How to apply
Form from the foundation Contact: Kay de Cook, 1349 Nw Drive, Pella, Ia, 6416284840 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE
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
29 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lake View CampTracy, IA | General fund | $25K |
| Central CollegePella, IA | General fund & mk scholarship | $3,000 |
| Iowa National Heritage FoundationDes Moines, IA | General fund | $3,000 |
| Western TheologicalHolland, MI | General fund | $3,000 |
| Pella Historical SocietyPella, IA | General fund | $2,500 |
| Iowa PBSJohnston, IA | General fund | $2,000 |
| Pella Community CenterPella, IA | General | $2,000 |
| Pella Food ShelfPella, IA | General fund | $2,000 |
| Pella Opera House CommissionPella, IA | General fund | $2,000 |
| Samaritan's PurseBoone, NC | General fund | $2,000 |
| Reformed Church in AmericaGrand Rapids, MI | Church planting | $2,000 |
| The WellPella, IA | General fund | $2,000 |
| Third ChurchPella, IA | General fund | $2,000 |
| University of Iowa Holden Cancer CenterIowa City, IA | General fund | $2,000 |
| Door of FaithDes Moines, IA | General fund | $1,000 |
| Hearthstone Captial CampaignAppleton, WI | General fund | $1,000 |
| Pella Community FoundationPella, IA | General fund | $1,000 |
| Inhf Wilderness FundDes Moines, IA | General fund | $1,000 |
| Dollars for ScholarsMinneapolis, MN | General fund | $500 |
| Tunnel to TowersStaten Island, NY | General fund | $500 |
| American Cancer SocietyHagerstown, MD | General fund | $300 |
| Christian Opportunity CenterPella, IA | General fund | $300 |
| Crossroads of Pella LtdPella, IA | General fund | $300 |
| KcwnPella, IA | General fund | $300 |
| Life 1071West Des Moines, IA | General fund | $300 |
| St Jude Childrens HospitalMemphis, TN | General fund | $300 |
| Neal Smith National Wildlife RefugePrairie City, IA | General fund | $250 |
| Union Street PlayersPella, IA | General fund | $250 |
| Pella Regional Health Center AuxiliaryPella, IA | General fund | $100 |
By state: Iowa 21 · Michigan 2 · North Carolina 1 · Wisconsin 1 · Minnesota 1 · New York 1
About this foundation
Mark & Kay De Cook Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Pella, Iowa, tax-exempt since 1998. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Mark & Kay De Cook Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Form from the foundation Deadlines: NONE.
How much does Mark & Kay De Cook Charitable Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $62K across 29 grants, a median of $1,000.
Where does Mark & Kay De Cook Charitable Foundation give?
Iowa (21 grants), Michigan (2 grants), North Carolina (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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