Private foundation · EIN 54-2107496 · Sarasota, Florida · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Winfield C Cook & Isabelle K Cook Charitable Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 12 grants paid, $59K total, median $2,000. 67% of grants stayed in Florida.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
12
$59K
Median grant
$2,000
Stays in FL
67%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.4M

Grants paid in 2025

12 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Navy Seal FoundationVirginia Beach, VAFamily support fund / education scholarship$20K
Dickinson CollegeCarlisle, PAMcandrews fund / clarke lecture series / general scholarships$17K
Fisher House Foundation IncRockville, MDGeneral fund$5,000
The New London Meal CenterNew London, CTGeneral fund$4,000
All Faiths Food BankSarasota, FLGeneral fund$3,000
Meals on WheelsSarasota, FLGeneral fund$2,000
Senior Friendship CenterSarasota, FLGeneral fund$2,000
SparccSarasota, FLGeneral fund$2,000
Dogs IncPalmetto, FLGeneral fund$1,000
Mote Marine LaboratorySarasota, FLGeneral fund$1,000
Sunshine Community Compost IncBradenton, FLGeneral fund$1,000
Wounded Warrior ProjectJacksonville, FLGeneral fund$1,000

By state: Virginia 1 · Pennsylvania 1 · Florida 8 · Maryland 1 · Connecticut 1

About this foundation

Winfield C Cook & Isabelle K Cook Charitable Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Sarasota, Florida, administered in care of Roger Cook, tax-exempt since 2003. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Winfield C Cook & Isabelle K Cook Charitable Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Winfield C Cook & Isabelle K Cook Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $59K across 12 grants, a median of $2,000.

Where does Winfield C Cook & Isabelle K Cook Charitable Foundation Inc give?

Virginia (1 grants), Pennsylvania (1 grants), Florida (8 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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