Richard M and Christina Cocek
Richard M and Christina Cocek is a private foundation based in Marshall, Texas. Its 2025 filing reports grants to organizations in Texas and Louisiana, including educational, cultural, public broadcasting, and community organizations.
Richard M and Christina Cocek at a glance
In short: Richard M and Christina Cocek gave $23K across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in Texas. 59% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $22,581
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- Average grant
- $1,328
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $366,785
- New grantees (estimate)
- 59% first-time grantees (10 of 17, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (96% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Richard M and Christina Cocek
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing lists a letter request, no deadlines, and no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Richard M Christina Cocek Anderson
Mailing address: 211 E Austin St, Marshall, TX 75670
Phone: (903) 938-8373
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Richard M and Christina Cocek funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was East Texas Baptist University ($5K). Together the top 10 received $19K.
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 47 grants of 47 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas and 4% to recipients in Louisiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Richard M and Christina Cocek open to new grantees?
59%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 10 of 17 grantees (59%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $933; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $650 first-time, $1K repeat.
- Giving fell 45% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 134% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2021) to $41K (2022). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $23K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| East Texas Baptist University Marshall, TX | Operations | $5,000 |
| Marshall Symphony Orchestra Marshall, TX | Operations | $3,000 |
| Texas Shakespeare Festival Foundati Kilgore, TX | Operating Expense | $2,500 |
| Kilgore College Foundation Kilgore, TX | Operations | $2,000 |
| Harrison County Firefighters Assoc Marshall, TX | Operations | $1,250 |
| Red River NPR Shreveport, LA | Public Broadcasting | $1,000 |
| Marshall Depot Inc Marshall, TX | Operations | $1,000 |
| Wiley Univeristy Marshall, TX | Operations | $1,000 |
| Boogie Woogie Marshall Festival Marshall, TX | Operations | $1,000 |
| Harrison County United Way Marshall, TX | Operations | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $366,785 | $123,679 | $30,297 | $22,581 | 17 | $22,581 | $12,113 | $16,896 |
| 2023 | $191,460 | $99,094 | $41,895 | $37,750 | 9 | $37,750 | $1,022 | $7,942 |
| 2022 | $134,261 | $100,006 | $41,212 | $41,212 | 12 | $41,212 | $6 | — |
| 2021 | $77,311 | $93,279 | $15,968 | $15,968 | 9 | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Richard M and Christina Cocek reported a distributable amount of $17K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants include support for East Texas Baptist University, whose stated mission is to educate students by integrating biblical faith and learning and prepare graduates to be Christian servant leaders. Marshall Depot Inc., another 2025 grantee, says its mission is to restore, operate, and maintain the historic Texas and Pacific Depot in Marshall.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 17 grants totaling $22,581. Grants ranged from $450 to $5,000, with a median of $1,000.
Its largest reported grants included $5,000 to East Texas Baptist University, $3,000 to Marshall Symphony Orchestra, $2,500 to Texas Shakespeare Festival Foundation, and $2,000 to Kilgore College Foundation. Other reported grants included $1,250 to Harrison County Firefighters Association; $1,000 each to Red River NPR, Marshall Depot Inc., Wiley University, Boogie Woogie Marshall Festival, and Harrison County United Way; $750 to Boys Girls Club of the Big Pines; and $550 to Panola College.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Richard M Anderson as president, Christina Anderson as secretary, and Ashley Trembeck as director.
Richard M and Christina Cocek is led by Richard M. Anderson, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Richard M. Anderson
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Ashley Trembeck
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Christina Anderson
Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Richard M and Christina Cocek
How much does Richard M and Christina Cocek give each year?
Richard M and Christina Cocek gave $23K across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Richard M and Christina Cocek's typical grant size?
Richard M and Christina Cocek's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,328, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Richard M and Christina Cocek that year got $933 on average.
Where does Richard M and Christina Cocek give grants?
Richard M and Christina Cocek gives mostly in Texas: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Marshall, TX (11 grants) and Kilgore, TX (2 grants).
Does Richard M and Christina Cocek give general operating support?
Occasionally: 6% of Richard M and Christina Cocek's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Operations" (15 grants).
Who are Richard M and Christina Cocek's largest grantees?
Richard M and Christina Cocek's largest 2025 grantees include East Texas Baptist University ($5,000), Marshall Symphony Orchestra ($3,000) and Texas Shakespeare Festival Foundati ($2,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Richard M and Christina Cocek?
Richard M and Christina Cocek reported $367K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $23K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $17K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Richard M and Christina Cocek fund?
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants include support for East Texas Baptist University, whose stated mission is to educate students by integrating biblical faith and learning and prepare graduates to be Christian servant leaders. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Richard M and Christina Cocek?
The 2024 filing lists a letter request, no deadlines, and no restrictions on awards. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Richard M and Christina Cocek's EIN?
Richard M and Christina Cocek's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-4732203. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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