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The Donald & Elizabeth Cooke Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. With a total of $270K in grants paid to 23 grantees in 2024, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
SAMARITAN'S PURSE
Boone, NC
$180K
13%
WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY
WINSTONSALEM, NC
$160K
12%
CAMPBELL UNIVERSITY
BUIES CREEK, NC
$150K
11%
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Total No. of Grants
19
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE DONALD & ELIZABETH COOKE FOUNDATION?
No. THE DONALD & ELIZABETH COOKE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE DONALD & ELIZABETH COOKE FOUNDATION give?
THE DONALD & ELIZABETH COOKE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in North Carolina, Florida, 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 THE DONALD & ELIZABETH COOKE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE DONALD & ELIZABETH COOKE FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE DONALD & ELIZABETH COOKE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE DONALD & ELIZABETH COOKE FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $270 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE DONALD & ELIZABETH COOKE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE DONALD & ELIZABETH COOKE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include SAMARITAN'S PURSE, WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY, and CAMPBELL UNIVERSITY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE DONALD & ELIZABETH COOKE FOUNDATION?
THE DONALD & ELIZABETH COOKE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.