How to apply
Refer to the foundation's website - cookfoundationgr.org Contact: Carrie Boer, 2900 Charlevoix Dr Se Ste 130, Grand Rapids, Mi, 6169752265, CBOER@CHHOLDINGS.NET Deadlines: N/A Restrictions: The foundation only makes grants to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, governmental units or non-private foundation public charities primarily located within the greater grand rapids, michigan area with an emphasis on organizations with a track record of successful operations, a strong sustainability outlook and the likelihood of a measurable impact on the community it serves.
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2024
Top 60 of 188 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation HospitalGrand Rapids, MI | Capital campaign | $233K |
| Mel Trotter MinistriesGrand Rapids, MI | Capital campaign | $175K |
| Pine Rest FoundationGrand Rapids, MI | Capital campaign | $167K |
| David's House MinistriesWyoming, MI | Capital campaign | $125K |
| Bridge Street MinistriesGrand Rapids, MI | Capital campaign | $110K |
| Critter BarnZeeland, MI | Capital campaign | $100K |
| Family PromiseGrand Rapids, MI | Advancement campaign | $100K |
| Feeding America West MichiganComstock Park, MI | Capital campaign | $100K |
| Grand Rapids Art MuseumGrand Rapids, MI | Imagine more capital campaign | $100K |
| Grand Rapids Community College FoundationGrand Rapids, MI | Capital campaign | $100K |
| Grand Valley University FoundationGrand Rapids, MI | Capital campaign | $100K |
| Grandville Avenue Arts & HumanitiesGrand Rapids, MI | Library and arts directors | $100K |
| Habitat for Humanity of Kent CountyGrand Rapids, MI | Capital campaign | $100K |
| Hope CollegeHolland, MI | Capital campaign | $100K |
| Van Andel InstituteGrand Rapids, MI | Grant | $100K |
| West Michigan Sports CommissionGrand Rapids, MI | Capital campaign | $100K |
| Well HouseGrand Rapids, MI | Capital campaign | $80K |
| Potters HouseGrand Rapids, MI | Capital campaign | $75K |
| Western Theological SeminaryHolland, MI | Christian mental health counseling program | $70K |
| Camp GenevaHolland, MI | Capital campaign | $63K |
| Grace Reformed ChurchWyoming, MI | Operating support | $59K |
| 70x7 Life RecoveryHolland, MI | Capital campaign | $50K |
| Blandford Nature CenterGrand Rapids, MI | Vehicle | $50K |
| Degage MinistriesGrand Rapids, MI | Capital campaign | $50K |
| East Fulton Units FoundationGrand Rapids, MI | Capital campaign | $50K |
| Equest Center for Therapeutic Riding IncRockford, MI | Capital campaign | $50K |
| Fans of Valley FieldGrand Rapids, MI | Capital campaign | $50K |
| Gateway MissionHolland, MI | Capital campaign | $50K |
| Grace AdventuresMears, MI | Capital campaign | $50K |
| Grand Action CommitteeGrand Rapids, MI | Capital campaign | $50K |
| Grand Rapids Community FoundationGrand Rapids, MI | Somos comunidad fund | $50K |
| Grand Valley University FoundationGrand Rapids, MI | Leadership academy support | $50K |
| Potters HouseGrand Rapids, MI | Classroom sponsor | $50K |
| San Juan Diego AcademyWyoming, MI | Operating support | $50K |
| Stephen's Children FoundationGrand Rapids, MI | Capital campaign | $50K |
| Roosevelt Park Neighborhood AssociationGrand Rapids, MI | Operating support | $48K |
| Baxter Community CenterGrand Rapids, MI | Operating support | $41K |
| Exalta HealthGrand Rapids, MI | Operating support | $40K |
| Words of HopeGrand Rapids, MI | India support | $38K |
| Gilda's Living With CommunitiesGrand Rapids, MI | Christian counseling center | $30K |
| Our Daily Bread MinistriesGrand Rapids, MI | Prison ministries | $30K |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Gr Youth CommonwealthGrand Rapids, MI | Programming | $25K |
| Daffodil MinistriesWyoming, MI | Capital campaign | $25K |
| Davenport UniversityGrand Rapids, MI | Event sponsor | $25K |
| Freedom AllianceDulles, VA | Support our troops programming | $25K |
| Grand Rapids Art MuseumGrand Rapids, MI | Educational operating funds | $25K |
| Grand Rapids SymphonyGrand Rapids, MI | Underwrite event | $25K |
| Junior Achievement of the Michigan Great Lakes IncGrand Rapids, MI | Capital campaign | $25K |
| Kids Food BasketGrand Rapids, MI | Program support | $25K |
| Literacy Center of West MichiganGrand Rapids, MI | Operating support | $25K |
| New City KidsGrand Rapids, MI | Challenge grant | $25K |
| North Kent ConnectRockford, MI | Capital campaign | $25K |
| Safe Haven MinistriesGrand Rapids, MI | Vehicle support | $25K |
| SecomGrand Rapids, MI | Operating support | $25K |
| The Green Apple - PantryGrand Rapids, MI | Operating support | $25K |
| UcomWyoming, MI | Operating support | $25K |
| Women at Risk InternationalWyoming, MI | Aftercare support | $25K |
| CASA of Kent County IncGrand Rapids, MI | General support | $25K |
| Servant's Community ChurchGrand Rapids, MI | Church renovations | $24K |
| King's Table MinistriesAda, MI | Hub furnishings | $23K |
By state: Michigan 162 · Florida 3 · Virginia 2 · Texas 2 · California 1 · Ohio 1
About this foundation
Peter C and Emajean Cook Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Grand Rapids, Michigan, tax-exempt since 1987. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Peter C and Emajean Cook Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Refer to the foundation's website - cookfoundationgr.org Deadlines: N/A.
How much does Peter C and Emajean Cook Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $4.3M across 188 grants, a median of $7,500.
Where does Peter C and Emajean Cook Foundation give?
Michigan (162 grants), Florida (3 grants), Virginia (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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