The Kay and Byron Cook
The Kay and Byron Cook is a private foundation based in Corsicana, Texas. Its 2025 filing lists grants to charitable organizations for purposes including school improvements, pregnancy counseling, arts, scholarships, youth services, and family assistance.
The Kay and Byron Cook at a glance
In short: The Kay and Byron Cook gave $65K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $65,000
- +112.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +120.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,909
- -3.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,106,942
- +6.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (92% 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 The Kay and Byron Cook
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 624, Corsicana, TX 75151
Phone: (903) 641-4528
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Kay and Byron Cook funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was James L Collins Catholic School ($13K). Together the top 10 received $64K.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 19 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 92% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas and 8% to recipients in Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Kay and Byron Cook gives
- 45% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 74% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $21K (2023) to $200K (2021). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $65K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| James L Collins Catholic School Corsicana, TX | Capital Improvements | $12,500 |
| Hope Center Corsicana, TX | Support Pregnancy Counseling | $11,000 |
| Palace Theatre Corsicana, TX | Underwrite and Support a Production | $10,000 |
| Navarro College Foundation Corsicana, TX | Scholarships | $6,000 |
| Jaipur Jewels of Texas Foundation Corsicana, TX | Building Fund | $5,000 |
| Methodist Childrens Home Waco, TX | Support Mission of Helping Youth | $5,000 |
| Jeff Foundation Norwell, MA | Rare Disease Family Assistance | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Greater Dallas Dallas, TX | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Make-a-Wish North Texas Addison, TX | Support Make-a Wish Program | $2,500 |
| Salvation Army Corsicana, TX | Indigent Care | $2,000 |
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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 | $1,106,942 | $146,019 | $77,107 | $65,000 | 11 | $65,000 | $25,992 | $88,388 |
| 2024 | $1,038,030 | $29,664 | $41,569 | $30,600 | 5 | $30,600 | $25,554 | $76,035 |
| 2023 | $1,049,935 | $50,252 | $32,072 | $21,000 | 2 | $21,000 | $18,003 | $63,360 |
| 2022 | $1,031,755 | $50,811 | $12,688 | — | — | — | $37,458 | $60,043 |
| 2021 | $993,632 | $74,015 | $210,428 | $200,000 | 1 | $200,000 | $15,539 | $70,506 |
| 2020 | $1,130,045 | $43,696 | $7,947 | — | — | — | $16,405 | $57,026 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Kay and Byron Cook reported a distributable amount of $88K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in education, social services, health and human services, and the arts. For example, Navarro College Foundation says its mission is to make scholarships available to students and provide contributions to Navarro College for support. Methodist Children’s Home describes its mission as equipping children, youth, and families to flourish through Christian-centered relationships, services, and support.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $65,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $12,500, with a median grant of $5,000.
Among the largest 2025 grants were $12,500 to James L Collins Catholic School for capital improvements; $11,000 to Hope Center to support pregnancy counseling; $10,000 to Palace Theatre to underwrite and support a production; and $6,000 to Navarro College Foundation for scholarships. Other grants included $5,000 each to Jaipur Jewels of Texas Foundation for its building fund, Methodist Children’s Home to support its mission, Jeff Foundation for rare disease family assistance, and Boys & Girls Club of Greater Dallas for scholarships.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Ginne Cook Davis, Katie Cook Melton, and Les Leskoven as directors.
The Kay and Byron Cook's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ginne Cook Davis
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Katie Cook Melton
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Les Leskoven
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 The Kay and Byron Cook
How much does The Kay and Byron Cook give each year?
The Kay and Byron Cook gave $65K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $31K across 5 grants.
What is The Kay and Byron Cook's typical grant size?
The Kay and Byron Cook's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,909, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Kay and Byron Cook give grants?
The Kay and Byron Cook gives mostly in Texas: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Corsicana, TX (6 grants).
Does The Kay and Byron Cook give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on The Kay and Byron Cook's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Kay and Byron Cook's largest grantees?
The Kay and Byron Cook's largest 2025 grantees include James L Collins Catholic School ($12,500), Hope Center ($11,000) and Palace Theatre ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Kay and Byron Cook?
The Kay and Byron Cook reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $65K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $88K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Kay and Byron Cook fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in education, social services, health and human services, and the arts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Kay and Byron Cook?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Kay and Byron Cook's EIN?
The Kay and Byron Cook's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-1948667. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Kay and Byron Cook accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 23, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 30, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 27, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 20, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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