Robert W Cooke Educational Trust
Robert W Cooke Educational Trust is a private foundation based in Saint Louis, Missouri. Its 2025 filing reports scholarship grants to colleges and universities, with awards restricted to graduates of Gilliam County who are also Gilliam County residents.
Robert W Cooke Educational Trust at a glance
In short: Robert W Cooke Educational Trust gave $22K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $21,550
- +5.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +42.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,155
- -26.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,155
- Total assets
- $321,794
- +0.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Oregon (60% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Robert W Cooke Educational Trust
- How to Apply
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The filing lists the Secretary as the contact and says application materials are available upon request. Awards are limited to graduates of Gilliam County who are also Gilliam County residents.
- Review Cycle
- June 30 each year; the June 30, 2026 deadline is past.
- Deadline
- June 30 each year; the June 30, 2026 deadline is past.
- Contact
Application contact: Secretary
Mailing address: 1699 Oak St, Eugene, OR 97401-4022
Phone: (888) 730-4933
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Robert W Cooke Educational Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Eastern Oregon University ($6K across 3 grants). Together the top 5 received $15K.
Organizations only. It also paid 3 individual scholarships ($6,465), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 35 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The trust is based in Missouri. In 2025, 60% of grant dollars went to recipients in Oregon, and 10% each went to recipients in Idaho, Utah, Washington, and Montana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How Robert W Cooke Educational Trust gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−8%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 125% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $19K (2023) to $24K (2021). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $22K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Oregon University La Grande, OR | Scholarship | $2,155 |
| 3 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $6,465 |
| University of Idaho Moscow, ID | Scholarship | $2,155 |
| Western Governors University Salt Lake City, UT | Scholarship | $2,155 |
| Lane Community College Eugene, OR | Scholarship | $2,155 |
| Eastern Oregon University La Grande, OR | Scholarship | $2,155 |
| Rocky Mountain College Billings, MT | Scholarship | $2,155 |
| Eastern Oregon University La Grande, OR | Scholarship | $2,155 |
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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 | $321,794 | $34,169 | $32,747 | $21,550 | 10 | $26,629 | $28,146 | $21,242 |
| 2024 | $320,207 | $25,303 | $30,744 | $20,398 | 7 | $25,159 | $19,965 | $20,451 |
| 2023 | $325,704 | $19,919 | $27,896 | $18,678 | 6 | $22,954 | $14,937 | $25,310 |
| 2022 | $327,418 | $14,139 | $33,600 | $23,353 | 11 | $28,490 | $9,167 | $23,305 |
| 2021 | $343,559 | $14,014 | $31,883 | $23,856 | 1 | $28,511 | $10,750 | $21,390 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert W Cooke Educational Trust reported a distributable amount of $21K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the trust is provided. The 2025 grants list identifies scholarships as their purpose. Among the recipients, Western Governors University describes its mission as creating pathways to opportunity through higher education; an individual recipient Community College’s foundation says it supports students, programs, and capital projects at the college; and Rocky Mountain College says it educates future leaders through liberal arts and professional programs.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the trust reported 10 grants totaling $21,550. Each was $2,155. Recipients included Eastern Oregon University, an individual recipient Community College, University of Idaho, Western Governors University, Lane Community College, an individual recipient Community College, Walla Walla Community College, and Rocky Mountain College, each receiving $2,155. Eastern Oregon University appears three times in the itemized list, with a $2,155 grant on each entry.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Wells Fargo Bank N.A. is listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
Robert W Cooke Educational Trust's only listed officer is Wells Fargo Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Wells Fargo Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$4K (2021) → $7K (2025)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $7K, to Wells Fargo Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Robert W Cooke Educational Trust
How much does Robert W Cooke Educational Trust give each year?
Robert W Cooke Educational Trust gave $22K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $20K across 7 grants.
What is Robert W Cooke Educational Trust's typical grant size?
Robert W Cooke Educational Trust's median grant in 2025 was $2,155, and its average grant was $2,155, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Robert W Cooke Educational Trust give grants?
Robert W Cooke Educational Trust gives mostly in Oregon: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Idaho (10%) and Utah (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were La Grande, OR (3 grants).
Does Robert W Cooke Educational Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Robert W Cooke Educational Trust's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (10 grants).
Who are Robert W Cooke Educational Trust's largest grantees?
Robert W Cooke Educational Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Eastern Oregon University ($6,465 across 3 grants), University of Idaho ($2,155) and Western Governors University ($2,155), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 3 individual scholarships ($6,465), which are not listed by name. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Robert W Cooke Educational Trust?
Robert W Cooke Educational Trust reported $322K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $27K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $21K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Robert W Cooke Educational Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. The 2025 grants list identifies scholarships as their purpose. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Robert W Cooke Educational Trust?
The filing lists the Secretary as the contact and says application materials are available upon request. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Robert W Cooke Educational Trust's EIN?
Robert W Cooke Educational Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-6017308. 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 22, 2022)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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