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JOE AND LOUISE COOK FOUNDATION

JOE AND LOUISE COOK FOUNDATION

Temple, TX, US
501(c)3
EIN
74-2541278
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
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JOE AND LOUISE COOK FOUNDATION

Temple, TX, US
501(c)3
EIN
74-2541278
Private Foundation
Regional Funder

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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

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The Joe and Louise Cook Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses its funding primarily in Texas, Tennessee, and Illinois, having disbursed $480,000 across 34 grantees in 2024. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based model, providing grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given

$480K

2024
Grantees funded
34
Multi-year grantees
91%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

1

Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$5K
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Carol Wendland
Board Member
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Barbara Wendland
Board Member
C
C Wendland
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to JOE AND LOUISE COOK FOUNDATION?
No. JOE AND LOUISE COOK FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does JOE AND LOUISE COOK FOUNDATION give?
JOE AND LOUISE COOK FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Texas, Tennessee, and Illinois. 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 JOE AND LOUISE COOK FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from JOE AND LOUISE COOK FOUNDATION fall in the $250 thousand to $500 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 JOE AND LOUISE COOK FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, JOE AND LOUISE COOK FOUNDATION awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $480 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did JOE AND LOUISE COOK FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, JOE AND LOUISE COOK FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include TEMPLE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, SOUTHEAST CENTER FOR COOPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT, and RECONCILING MINISTRIES NETWORK. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to JOE AND LOUISE COOK FOUNDATION?
JOE AND LOUISE COOK FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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