Peter C & Emajean Cook Foundation

EIN 382752251

Grand Rapids, MI 49503 |(616) 975-2249

https://COOKFOUNDATIONGR.ORG
Total Given 2020–2024
$20.7M
780 grants · $4.1M avg/year
based on 5 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$1M+/yr
mid-tier
capacity
$8K
typical small grants · $2K–$25K
grant size
54%
supporter · 148/272 multi-year
repeat
$49.9M
Assets (2024)
272
Distinct Recipients

Focus Areas

Education Health Arts & Culture Human Services Youth Development

Application Information

Accepts Unsolicited Proposals Unknown
Contact Person CARRIE BOER
Phone (616) 975-2249
Deadlines N/A
How to Apply REFER TO THE FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE - COOKFOUNDATIONGR.ORG
Restrictions THE FOUNDATION ONLY MAKES GRANTS TO 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, GOVERNMENTAL UNITS OR NON-PRIVATE FOUNDATION PUBLIC CHARITIES PRIMARILY LOCATED WITHIN THE GREATER GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN AREA WITH AN EMPHASIS ON ORGANIZATIONS WITH A TRACK RECORD OF SUCCESSFUL OPERATIONS, A STRONG SUSTAINABILITY OUTLOOK AND THE LIKELIHOOD OF A MEASURABLE IMPACT ON THE COMMUNITY IT SERVES.

Financial Trends

Giving Over Time

Total Assets Over Time

View financial data as table
YearTotal GivingTotal AssetsRevenueGrants
2020 $4.0M $58.9M $1.1M 183
2022 $5.1M $48.4M $2.0M 206
2023 $5.6M $49.9M $1.5M 188
2024 $6.1M $49.9M $4.8M 203

Grant Size Distribution

Based on 780 grants on record

Minimum
$50
25th Pctl
$2K
Median
$8K
Average
$27K
75th Pctl
$25K
Maximum
$700K

Geographic Distribution


Texas Counties Served

0.8% of US grants · Rank #6 of 28 states $58K across 6 grants 1 of 254 counties

Top 1 counties

  1. 1 Tarrant 6 grants · $58K

Officers & Directors

Grants Awarded (780 total)

Purpose
Mary Free Bed Rehabilition Hospital Grand Rapids, MI $700,000 PEDIATRIC HOSPITAL 2023
Western Theological Seminary Holland, MI $350,000 CHRISTIAN MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING PROGRAM 2023
Pine Rest Foundation Grand Rapids, MI $333,000 CAPITAL CAMPAIGN 2024
Hope College Holland, MI $300,000 COOK VILLAGE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN 2022
Boys & Girls Clubs Gr Youth Commonwealth Grand Rapids, MI $250,000 CAPITAL CAMPAIGN 2024
Van Andel Institute Grand Rapids, MI $250,000 ENDOWED CHAIR IN EPIGENETICS 2024
Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital Grand Rapids, MI $233,334 CAPITAL CAMPAIGN 2024
Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park Grand Rapids, MI $200,000 CAPITAL CAMPAIGN 2020
Hope College Holland, MI $200,000 CAPITAL CAMPAIGN 2022
Family Promise Grand Rapids, MI $200,000 ADVANCEMENT CAMPAIGN 2022
Feeding America West Michigan Comstock Park, MI $200,000 NOURISH TOMORROW CAPITAL CAMPAIGN 2022
Grand Rapids Art Museum Grand Rapids, MI $200,000 IMAGINE MORE CAMPAIGN 2022
Family Promise Grand Rapids, MI $200,000 MOBILE HOME PARK ACQUISITION 2023
Hope College Holland, MI $200,000 CAPITAL CAMPAIGN 2023
Habitat for Humanity of Kent County Grand Rapids, MI $200,000 CAPITAL CAMPAIGN 2024
Van Andel Institute Grand Rapids, MI $200,000 GRANT PROGRAM 2024
Mel Trotter Ministries Grand Rapids, MI $175,000 CAPITAL CAMPAIGN 2022
Mel Trotter Ministries Grand Rapids, MI $175,000 CAPITAL CAMPAIGN 2023
Mel Trotter Ministries Grand Rapids, MI $175,000 CAPITAL CAMPAIGN 2024
Kent County Youth Agricultural Association Lowell, MI $167,000 RAISING BARNS, RAISING KIDS CAMPAIGN 2022
Kent County Youth Agricultural Association Lowell, MI $167,000 CAPITAL CAMPAIGN 2023
Pine Rest Foundation Grand Rapids, MI $167,000 CAPITAL CAMPAIGN 2024
Madison Square Church Grand Rapids, MI $150,000 CAPITAL CAMPAIGN 2020
Critter Barn Zeeland, MI $150,000 NEW FARM CAPITAL CAMPAIGN 2022
Potters House Grand Rapids, MI $150,000 CAPITAL CAMPAIGN 2023