Closed
This organization closed in 2013. It filed a final 990 indicating termination and no longer appears as active in IRS records, as it is absent from the EO Business Master File and Pub78 List.
AI Summary
The DAVID M COOK FOUNDATION is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach, providing funding exclusively by invitation. With a total of $500.4K awarded across 19 grantees since its inception in 2013, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

DONOR ADVISED CHARITABLE GIVING INC
$180K
36%

AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION FOUNDATION INC
$57K
11%

ARTMIX INC
$44K
9%
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Total No. of Grants
21
Median 1st year grant
$12.5K
Median 2nd year grant
N/A
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to DAVID M COOK FOUNDATION?
No. DAVID M COOK FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does DAVID M COOK FOUNDATION give?
DAVID M COOK FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Indiana, California, and New York. 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 DAVID M COOK FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from DAVID M COOK FOUNDATION fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $13 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does DAVID M COOK FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2013, DAVID M COOK FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $500 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did DAVID M COOK FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2013, DAVID M COOK FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include DONOR ADVISED CHARITABLE GIVING INC, AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION FOUNDATION INC, and ARTMIX INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to DAVID M COOK FOUNDATION?
DAVID M COOK FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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