Private foundation · EIN 74-2541278 · Temple, Texas

Joe and Louise Cook Foundation

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 2024 Form 990-PF: 1 grants paid, $480K total, median $480K. 100% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
1
$480K
Median grant
$480K
Stays in TX
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$7.6M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Journey of Faith United Methodist ChurchRound Rock, TXGeneral support$480K

About this foundation

Joe and Louise Cook Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Temple, Texas. 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 Joe and Louise Cook Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Joe and Louise Cook Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $480K across 1 grants, a median of $480K.

Where does Joe and Louise Cook Foundation give?

Texas (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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