V. V. Cooke Foundation Grants
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Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
V. V. Cooke Foundation Grants
Status: ACTIVE
Funder: V V Cooke Foundation Corporation
Last Updated: March 27, 2026
Summary
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.Overview
NOTE: Get in touch with us to find out more about our foundation grants or set up an appointment with our executive director. About Our Family Foundation Our foundation was established in 1947 in honor of V.V. Cooke. Thanks to our years of experience, we understand the process that a nonprofit organization has to go through to become successful. For over seven decades, we at V.V. Cooke Foundation have dedicated ourselves to helping our community. Led by our executive director, Carl Thomas, our team is here to ensure that you’ll get the support you need. V.V. Cooke Foundation offers foundation grants for nonprofit organizations in Metropolitan Louisville and Kentucky. If you are a registered 501(c)(3) organization, we can help you move forward and get one step closer to your goals. Partner with us and secure the funding you need to provide your services to the community.Eligibility
You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. 501(c)(3) organizationsWhat 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.
Example grants
Down Syndrome of Louisville · Louisville, KY
Unrestricted
$20K
Home of the Innocents · Louisville, KY
Unrestricted
$20K
Sunrise Children's Services · Mount Washington, KY
Unrestricted
$15K
Dare to Care · Louisville, KY
Unrestricted
$13K
Waterfront Botanical Gardens · Louisville, KY
Unrestricted
$11K
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