Cooke Foundation Limited
EIN 237120804 Private FoundationTotal Given 2021–2025
$6.0M
274 grants · $1.2M avg/year
based on 5 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$1M+/yr
mid-tier
capacity
$18K
typical small grants · $10K–$20K
grant size
30%
supporter · 54/182 multi-year
repeat
$27.6M
Assets (2025)
182
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
DAISY CHUNG
Phone
(808) 566-5524
Deadlines
SEPTEMBER 1 AND MARCH 1 OF THE FISCAL YEAR.
How to Apply
GRANT APPLICATIONS ARE SUBMITTED ONLINE AND MUST INCLUDE A PROPOSAL NARRATIVE. THE NARRATIVE MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION REGARDING - 1) ORGANIZATION; 2) PROBLEM OR OPPORTUNITY; 3) PROJECT OVERVIEW; 4) ACTIVITIES AND EXPECTED RESULTS AND 5) FUNDING PLAN. IF APPLICABLE, AN ADDENDUM FOR CAPITAL REQUESTS MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION REGARDING - 1) CAPITAL CAMPAIGN AND 2) CONSTRUCTION. APPLICANTS MUST ALSO PROVIDE A - 1)BOARD OF DIRECTORS LIST; 2) IRS 501(C)(3) DETERMINATION LETTER; 3) ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET; 4) BALANCE SHEET FOR THE MOST RECENTLY COMPLETED FISCAL YEAR; 5) INCOME STATEMENT FOR THE MOST RECENTLY COMPLETED FISCAL YEAR AND 6) PROJECT BUDGET.
Restrictions
THE FOUNDATION'S PRIORITY INTERESTS ARE ARTS, CULTURE, AND HUMANITIES; EDUCATION; ENVIRONMENT; AND HUMAN SERVICES. THE FOUNDATION MAY MAKE GRANTS IN OTHER AREAS OF INTEREST AT THE DISCRETION OF THE TRUSTEES. GRANTS ARE ONLY MADE TO APPLICANTS CLASSIFIED UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. THE FOUNDATION DOES NOT MAKE GRANTS TO SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONS CLASSIFIED UNDER SECTION 509(A)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. APPLICANTS MUST BE IN EXISTENCE FOR FIVE YEARS BASED ON THE IRS RULING DATE OF FEDERAL TAX EXEMPTION AND BE IN STABLE FINANCIAL CONDITION. APPLICANTS NOT MEETING THE FIVE-YEAR ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT MUST BE SPONSORED BY A TRUSTEE. THE FOUNDATION DOES NOT GENERALLY FUND LOANS; ENDOWMENTS; FUNDS FOR RE-GRANTING; FESTIVALS; RELIGIOUS PROGRAMS; ACTIVITIES THAT HAVE ALREADY OCCURRED; SCHOLARSHIPS; AND GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS. REQUESTS FOR MORE THAN $20,000 MUST BE SPONSORED BY A TRUSTEE.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $1.6M | $28.0M | $460K | 74 |
| 2022 | $1.6M | $24.7M | $1.3M | 73 |
| 2023 | $1.4M | $25.8M | $798K | 71 |
| 2025 | $1.4M | $27.6M | $1.5M | 56 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 274 grants on record
Minimum
$1K
25th Pctl
$10K
Median
$18K
Average
$22K
75th Pctl
$20K
Maximum
$200K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
GW
Gregory Wrenn
4+ yrs
President/Trustee
Leadership
FC
Fred Cowell
Vice President/Trustee
Leadership
CD
Caroline Bond Davis
4+ yrs
Vice President/Sec/Trustee
Leadership
AM
Amber Makaiau
4+ yrs
Vice President/Trustee
Leadership
ED
Elizabeth Dunford
4+ yrs
Vice President/Treasurer/Trustee
Leadership
CC
Catherine Cooke
4+ yrs
Vice President/Trustee
Leadership
GW
Gregory Wrenn
4+ yrs
President/Trustee
Leadership
CC
Catherine Cooke
4+ yrs
Vice President/Trustee
Leadership
ED
Elizabeth Dunford
4+ yrs
Vice President/Trustee
Leadership
AM
Amber Makaiau
4+ yrs
Vice President/Trustee
Leadership
CD
Caroline Bond Davis
4+ yrs
Vice President/Sec/Trustee
Leadership
CS
Charles Spalding Jr
3 yrs
Vice President/Treasurer/Trustee
Leadership
GW
Gregory Wrenn
4+ yrs
President/Trustee
Leadership
CS
Charles Spalding Jr
3 yrs
Vice President/Treasurer/Trustee
Leadership
CD
Caroline Bond Davis
4+ yrs
Vice President/Sec/Trustee
Leadership
AM
Amber Makaiau
4+ yrs
Vice President/Trustee
Leadership
ED
Elizabeth Dunford
4+ yrs
Vice President/Trustee
Leadership
CC
Catherine Cooke
4+ yrs
Vice President/Trustee
Leadership
GW
Gregory Wrenn
4+ yrs
President/Trustee
Leadership
CC
Catherine Cooke
4+ yrs
Vice President/Trustee
Leadership
ED
Elizabeth Dunford
4+ yrs
Vice President/Trustee
Leadership
AM
Amber Makaiau
4+ yrs
Vice President/Trustee
Leadership
CD
Caroline Bond Davis
4+ yrs
Vice President/Sec/Trustee
Leadership
CS
Charles Spalding Jr
3 yrs
Vice President/Treasurer/Trustee
Leadership
Grants Awarded (274 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honolulu Academy of Arts | Honolulu, HI | $200,000 | HOMA BERETANIA CAMPUS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS | 2021 |
| Honolulu Academy of Arts | Honolulu, HI | $200,000 | HOMA BERETANIA CAMPUS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS (PMNT 3 OF 5) | 2023 |
| Honolulu Museum of Art | Honolulu, HI | $200,000 | HOMA BERETANIA CAMPUS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS (PMNT 5 OF 5) | 2025 |
| Punahou School | Honolulu, HI | $200,000 | PUNAHOU SCHOOL ACADEMY LEARNING COMMONS | 2025 |
| Honolulu Academy of Arts | Honolulu, HI | $200,000 | HOMA BERETANIA CAMPUS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS (PMNT 2 OF 5) | 2022 |
| Honolulu Academy of Arts | Honolulu, HI | $100,000 | ANNUAL GRANT-UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | 2021 |
| Honolulu Academy of Arts | Honolulu, HI | $100,000 | ANNUAL GRANT - UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | 2023 |
| Honolulu Academy of Arts | Honolulu, HI | $100,000 | ANNUAL GRANT - UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | 2025 |
| Honolulu Academy of Arts | Honolulu, HI | $100,000 | ANNUAL GRANT - UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | 2022 |
| Kokua Kalihi Valley Comprehensive Family Services | Honolulu, HI | $67,000 | HALE LAUELE: NATURE CLASSROOM AND WOOD STUDIO | 2021 |
| Island School | Lihue, HI | $60,000 | NEW CLASSROOM BUILDING PROJECT | 2021 |
| Awaiaulu | Honolulu, HI | $50,140 | KIPAPA EDUCATOR RESOURCES III | 2021 |
| Hanahauoli School | Honolulu, HI | $50,000 | ANNUAL GRANT-UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | 2021 |
| Manoa Heritage Center | Honolulu, HI | $50,000 | ANNUAL GRANT-UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | 2021 |
| Diamond Head Theatre | Honolulu, HI | $50,000 | A NEW DIAMOND HEAD THEATRE (PMNT 2 OF 2) | 2023 |
| Hanahauoli School | Honolulu, HI | $50,000 | ANNUAL GRANT - UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | 2023 |
| Manoa Heritage Center | Honolulu, HI | $50,000 | ANNUAL GRANT - UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | 2023 |
| Hanahauoli School | Honolulu, HI | $50,000 | ANNUAL GRANT - UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | 2025 |
| Manoa Heritage Center | Honolulu, HI | $50,000 | ANNUAL GRANT - UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | 2025 |
| Diamond Head Theatre | Honolulu, HI | $50,000 | A NEW DIAMOND HEAD THEATRE | 2022 |
| Honolulu Biennial Foundation | Honolulu, HI | $50,000 | HAWAII TRIENNIAL 2022 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT | 2022 |
| Manoa Heritage Center | Honolulu, HI | $50,000 | ANNUAL GRANT - UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | 2022 |
| Hanahauoli School | Honolulu, HI | $50,000 | ANNUAL GRANT - UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | 2022 |
| Storybook Theatre of Hawaii | Hanapepe, HI | $40,000 | KOKEE COMMUNITY ARTS CAMP | 2021 |
| Island School | Lihue, HI | $40,000 | NEW CLASSROOM BUILDING PROJECT (PMNT 2 OF 2) | 2023 |
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