How much funding does V. V. Cooke Foundation Grants provide?

The listing does not state a funding amount. Check the funder's announcement for specifics.

When is the deadline for V. V. Cooke Foundation Grants?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for V. V. Cooke Foundation Grants?

Required: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.

V. V. Cooke Foundation Grants

V V Cooke Foundation Corporation

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Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Required status

501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Overview

The V. V. Cooke Foundation, established in 1947, provides grants to nonprofit organizations in Metropolitan Louisville, Kentucky. Focused on supporting 501(c)(3) organizations, the foundation prioritizes projects that are religious, educational, civic, or humanitarian in nature. With over seven decades of experience, the foundation, led by executive director Carl Thomas, is dedicated to fostering community success through its grant programs.

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About Our Family Foundation
Cooke. Thanks to our years of experience, we understand the process that a nonprofit organization has to go through to become successful. Cooke Foundation have dedicated ourselves to helping our community.
V.V. Cooke Foundation offers foundation grants for nonprofit organizations in Metropolitan Louisville and Kentucky. Partner with us and secure the funding you need to provide your services to the community.

What V V Cooke Foundation Corporation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025

Grants in 2025: 91
Total given: $378K
Median grant: $2,500
Range: $250–$20K

By dollars: Kentucky 97%, Ohio 1%, Illinois <1%. Top recipient cities: Louisville, KY; Mt Washington, KY; Chicago, IL.
100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
18% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.