Cook Family Foundation
Historical FunderOzark, Missouri · EIN 82-3097433 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $60,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | COOK FAMILY FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 1350, OZARK MO 65721 |
| Phone | 4175821028 |
| INFO@THECOOKFAMILYFOUNDATION.ORG | |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED THROUGH THE COOK FAMILY FOUNDATION'S ONLINE GRANT APPLICATION FORM AND SHOULD INCLUDE BASIC ORGANIZATIONAL INFORMATION, A CLEAR DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT OR PROGRAM (NEED, GOALS, ACTIVITIES, WHO WILL BE SERVED), A PROJECT BUDGET AND AMOUNT REQUESTED, OTHER FUNDING SOURCES, AND HOW OUTCOMES WILL BE MEASURED. |
| Deadlines | N/A |
| Restrictions | AWARDS ARE GENERALLY LIMITED TO TAXEXEMPT CHARITABLE OR PUBLIC ENTITIES SERVING THE FOUNDATION'S GEOGRAPHIC AND PROGRAM PRIORITIES (ESPECIALLY SHIAWASSEE COUNTY), AND THEY DO NOT FUND INDIVIDUALS, POLITICAL OR LOBBYING ACTIVITIES, OR PROJECTS OUTSIDE THEIR FOCUS AREAS; GRANTS ARE USUALLY MODEST, PROJECT BASED, AND NOT GUARANTEED FOR RENEWAL. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
6% of grants went outside Missouri.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cleveland Clinic Foundation | Cleveland, OH | Program support | $250,000 |
| Honor Flight of the Ozarks | Springfield, MO | Program support | $160,000 |
| Sheriff Arnots Distinguished Possee | Springfield, MO | Program support | $114,800 |
| The Barnabas Foundation | Springfield, MO | Program support | $100,000 |
| Kanakuk Ministries | Branson, MO | Program support | $60,000 |
| Ozarks Food Harvest | Springfield, MO | Program support | $50,000 |
| Springfield Workshop Foundation Inc | Springfield, MO | Program support | $50,000 |
| Harmony House | Springfield, MO | Program support | $37,185 |
| Smitty's Midwest Boxing Gym | Springfield, MO | Program support | $30,000 |
| The Gathering Treeeden Village | Springfield, MO | Program support | $24,000 |
| The Good Samaritan Boys Ranch | Springfield, MO | Program support | $20,000 |
| The Askinosie Foundation | Springfield, MO | Program support | $15,000 |
| Senior Age Area Agency | Springfield, MO | Program support | $10,000 |
| Lizzy's Walk of Faith Foundation | Columbia, MO | Program support | $10,000 |
| Springfield Symphony Orchestra | Springfield, MO | Program support | $10,000 |
| Gynca | Springfield, MO | Program support | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $950,985 | 16 |
| 2024 | $651,512 | 15 |
| 2023 | $1,056,236 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 1, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601219349102205
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 82-3097433
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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