Cook Foundation
Historical FunderGloucester, Virginia · EIN 54-1894579 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $15,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | BOARD OF DIRECTORS COOK FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 1383, GLOUCESTER VA 23061 |
| Phone | 8046932729 |
| Form and materials | THE BOARD WILL DESIGNATE INFORMATION TO BE SUBMITTED AS NEEDED. |
| Deadlines | DEADLINES ARE SET BY THE BOARD AS NEEDED. |
| Restrictions | BENEFIT OF AWARDS ARE FOR MEMBERS OF EITHER THE GLOUCESTER OR MATHEWS COUNTY, VA COMMUNITY. |
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
8% of grants went outside Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chrysler Museum of Art | Norfolk, VA | Operations | $20,000 |
| Tc Walker-Woodville School Foundation | Hayes, VA | Operations | $20,000 |
| Virginia Museum of Fine Arts | Richmond, VA | Operations | $20,000 |
| The Fairfield Foundation | White Marsh, VA | Operations | $15,500 |
| Jeff Lichtenstein | Washington, DC | Production of sports star for columbia university film festival | $10,000 |
| Gloucester Arts on Main | Gloucester, VA | Operations | $3,000 |
| Gloucester High | Gloucester, VA | Education and arts | $2,500 |
| Bay School Community Arts Center | Mathews, VA | Operations | $1,750 |
| Arts at Abingdon | White Marsh, VA | Operations | $1,000 |
| Soundscapes | Newport News, VA | Operations | $500 |
| Gloucester Museum Foundation | Gloucester, VA | Operations | $450 |
| Gloucester Moose Family Center Lodge 886 | Gloucester, VA | Operations | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $94,950 | 12 |
| 2023 | $53,345 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533219349104053
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 54-1894579
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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