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The John Brown Cook Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that has disbursed a total of $500,000 in grants to 16 grantees in the filing year 2024. The foundation is currently open for unsolicited proposals, inviting prospective applicants to review the 'How to Apply' section of their profile page to determine their fit for funding opportunities.
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Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
FRIENDS OF THE GARVAN INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL RESEARCH
$2.1M
17%
INSTITUTE FOR JUSTICE
$1.8M
14%

MOVING PICTURE INSTITUTE
$1.3M
10%
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Total No. of Grants
11
Median 1st year grant
$225K
Median 2nd year grant
$250K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to JOHN BROWN COOK FOUNDATION?
Yes. JOHN BROWN COOK FOUNDATION accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile.
Where does JOHN BROWN COOK FOUNDATION give?
JOHN BROWN COOK FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Connecticut, New York, and Virginia. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are JOHN BROWN COOK FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from JOHN BROWN COOK FOUNDATION fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $225 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does JOHN BROWN COOK FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, JOHN BROWN COOK FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $500 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did JOHN BROWN COOK FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, JOHN BROWN COOK FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include FRIENDS OF THE GARVAN INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL RESEARCH, INSTITUTE FOR JUSTICE, and MOVING PICTURE INSTITUTE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to JOHN BROWN COOK FOUNDATION?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile.
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