Private foundation · Pennington, NJ (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Mark and Judith Cook Foundation
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 2 totaling $35K
- Typical grant
- $15K to $20K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $18K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2025 were new (not funded in 2023–2024): 2 of 2.
- Total giving that year
- $570K
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $570K | $35K | 2 |
| 2024 | $298K | — | 0 |
| 2023 | $137K | — | 0 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Daniel w daly iiico oaks · houston · 7139795566
- What to send
- written application stating organization and purpose
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2025. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Mark Dewayne CookPres., treas, dir
- Judith Claire Womack CookVp, sec
- Kevin Michael CookDirector
- Molly Claire CookDirector
- Chloe Hope CookDirector
As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- To advocate for court-appointed special advocates (casa) programs
- To educate and inspire through the arts
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Casa Inc. | Austin | To advocate for court-appointed special advocates (casa) programs | $20K |
| Young Audiences Inc. of Houston | Houston | To educate and inspire through the arts | $15K |