Private foundation · Nashville
The Judith E and Joseph C Cook Jr Foundation Inc.
This foundation says it only funds groups it chooses itself. Don't send an unsolicited application. If your work fits, the usual path is an introduction through someone the foundation already knows, such as a board member or a current grantee. See its board and officers below: do you or your board know any of them?
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 17 totaling $760K
- Typical grant
- $20K to $60K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $30K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Williamson County, Hickman County, Maury County · plus 26 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- 1 of its Tennessee grants went to buildings, renovations or equipment, e.g. “Support for purchase of refrigerated van”
- Funds new groups?
- Rarely: every Tennessee group it funded in 2024 had also been funded in 2023. Build a relationship before asking.
- Total giving that year
- $1.8M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.8M | $760K | 17 |
| 2023 | $1.8M | $716K | 20 |
How to apply
The foundation's filing doesn't describe how to apply. Look for a website, or send a short letter asking whether it accepts requests.
Board and officers
Does your board know anyone here?
Checked in your browser only. The names are kept on this device for other foundation pages and are never sent to GrantMe.
- Steven SingletonPresident
- Joseph C Cook JrBoard chair
- Joseph C Cook IIIVp/secr/treasurer
- Christine Cook SingletonVice-president
- Judith E CookVice-president
- Ashley B CookVice-president
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Unrestricted funds
- Belmont innovation labs
- Support for purchase of refrigerated van
- Youth & family chaplain program and unrestricted funds
- Outreach special projects
- Core workshop program
- Technology upgrades
- United4pastors program
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Groups it already funds are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Recipient | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont University | Nashville, Davidson County | Belmont innovation labs | $100K |
| Martha O'bryan Center | Nashville, Davidson County | Youth & family chaplain program and unrestricted funds | $100K |
| Mercy Ministries | Nashville, Davidson County | Outreach special projects | $100K |
| Siloam Family Health Center | Nashville, Davidson County | Unrestricted funds | $100K |
| Uprise Nashville | Nashville, Davidson County | Unrestricted funds | $60K |
| Christ Church Nashville | Nashville, Davidson County | Unrestricted funds | $50K |
| Operation Andrew Group | Nashville, Davidson County | United4pastors program | $35K |
| Corner to Corner | Nashville, Davidson County | Unrestricted funds | $30K |
| Narrow Gate Foundation | Duck River, Hickman County | Technology upgrades | $30K |
| Rabbit Room Inc. | Antioch, Davidson County | St. Anne's and north wind manor funds | $30K |
| Missions Development International | Nashville, Davidson County | Core workshop program | $25K |
| Cul2vate | Brentwood, Williamson County | Support for purchase of refrigerated van | $20K |
| International Leadership Center | Franklin, Williamson County | Unrestricted funds | $20K |
| St Paul Christian Academy | Nashville, Davidson County | Leadership development initiatives | $20K |
| The Outreach Foundation | Franklin, Williamson County | Outreach foundation partnership grants | $20K |
| Nashville Fellows | Nashville, Davidson County | Unrestricted funds | $10K |
| Scarlet Hope Nashville | Spring Hill, Maury County | Unrestricted funds | $10K |
Foundation website All its IRS filings (ProPublica) Sign in to save