Private foundation · EIN 76-0802655 · Jackson, Michigan · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Addison P Cook III Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Michigan. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $15K.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 23 grants paid, $420K total, median $15K. 100% of grants stayed in Michigan. Stated restrictions: Must relate to jackson county area

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
23
$420K
Median grant
$15K
Stays in MI
100%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$4.0M

How to apply

Brief description of request Contact: Addison P Cook III Foundation, 4100 Spring Arbor Rd, Jackson, Mi, 5177888660 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: Must relate to jackson county area

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

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Ella Sharp MuseumJackson, MIGeneral fund$55K
Jackson County Animal ShelterJackson, MIXray machines$50K
Lost Railway MuseumGrass Lake, MIGeneral fund$30K
Jackson Symphony OrchestraJackson, MIGeneral fund$25K
Michigan Theatre of JacksonJackson, MIRestoration projects$25K
Junior Achhievement of Mi Edge IncJackson, MIGeneral fund$25K
Camp Liberty IncBrooklyn, MIGenerl fund$25K
Rise AboveJackson, MIGeneral fund$25K
Jackson Interfaith ShelterJackson, MIGeneral fund$20K
Soar Cafe FarmsJackson, MIGeneral fund$20K
Jackson College FoundationJackson, MIGeneral fund$15K
Jackson School for the ArtsJackson, MIGeneral fund$15K
Council Prevention of Child AbuseJackson, MIGeneral fund$14K
Cascades Humane SocietyJackson, MIGeneral fund$14K
College Career Access CenterJackson, MIGeneral fund$10K
Lumen Christi Catholic SchoolJackson, MIGeneral fund$10K
Family Services of JacksonJackson, MIGeneral fund$10K
Jackson Southwest Little LeagueJackson, MIGeneral fund$10K
Immanuel Luthern Food PantryJackson, MIGeneral fund$8,000
Jackson District LibraryJackson, MIGeneral fund$5,000
Jackson Area Career CenterJackson, MIGeneral fund$5,000
Jackson Michigan ChoraleJackson, MIGeneral fund$4,000
Uncle Phil's BbqJackson, MIGeneral fund$350

About this foundation

Addison P Cook III Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Jackson, Michigan, administered in care of Addison P Cook III, tax-exempt since 2006. 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 Addison P Cook III Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Brief description of request Deadlines: NONE.

How much does Addison P Cook III Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $420K across 23 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does Addison P Cook III Foundation give?

Michigan (23 grants), per its latest filing.

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