Bobbie and Stanton Cook Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyWinnetka, Illinois · EIN 36-7166361 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$2.7M
Organizations funded25
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$42.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $100,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
44% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern University | Evanston, IL | Mary beth richard scholarship fund ($75k)kellogg veterans scholarships ($750K) | $825,000 |
| Museum of Science & Industry | Chicago, IL | Fab lab equipment | $350,000 |
| University of Chicago Medical Center | Chicago, IL | Sshc digital initiative | $275,000 |
| Culinary Care | Chicago, IL | General charitable purposes | $100,000 |
| Envision Unlimited | Chicago, IL | General charitable purposes | $100,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Chicago, IL | Prepared meals program | $100,000 |
| Iowa State University Foundation | Ames, IA | Stanton cook scholarship in veterinary medicine | $100,000 |
| Northwestern Settlement | Chicago, IL | Family cares community mental health center | $100,000 |
| The Food Depot | Santa Fe, NM | General charitable purpose | $100,000 |
| University of Illinois Foundation | Urbana, IL | Stanton cook memorial scholarship fund | $100,000 |
| The Josselyn Center | Northbrook, IL | Mission fund ($40k)green card sponsorship ($40K) | $80,000 |
| High Country News | Paonia, CO | Intern and fellow program | $60,000 |
| Paws Chicago | Chicago, IL | You give they live matching gift program | $50,000 |
| The Leelanau School | Glen Arbor, MI | Leelanau giving fund | $50,000 |
| Veteran Business Project | Park Ridge, IL | Vbp living business school | $50,000 |
| Santa Fe Animal Shelter & Humane Society | Santa Fe, NM | General charitable purposes | $30,000 |
| Lutheran Child & Family Services of Illinois | Oakbrook Terrace, IL | General charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Santa Fe Conservation Trust | Santa Fe, NM | General charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Wttw | Chicago, IL | British programming ($15k)children's programming ($10K) | $25,000 |
| Cancer Foundation for New Mexico | Santa Fe, NM | General charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| University of New Mexico Foundation | Albuquerque, NM | New mexico pbs general fund | $25,000 |
| Assistance Dogs of the West | Santa Fe, NM | Veterans programming | $20,000 |
| Brightpoint | Chicago, IL | Choose to change program | $20,000 |
| Stanford University | Stanford, CA | Center for revitalization of american institutions fund | $20,000 |
| Argos Academy | Argos, IN | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,660,000 | 25 |
| 2024 | $2,760,000 | 23 |
| 2023 | $1,700,000 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 21, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611419349100421
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-7166361
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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