Jerry a and Marilyn S Cook Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyWrightsville Beach, North Carolina · EIN 84-3940535 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$642K
Organizations funded23
Typical grant$500
Total assets$1.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $1,000.
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
4% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc State School of Design | Raleigh, NC | Financial support | $625,000 |
| Wilmington Symphony Orchestra | Wilmington, NC | Financial support | $3,000 |
| Unc Rex Cancer Center | Chapel Hill, NC | Financial support | $2,500 |
| Cape Fear River Watch | Wilmington, NC | Financial support | $2,000 |
| Cape Fear Community College | Wilmington, NC | Financial support | $1,000 |
| Wrightsville Beach History Museum | Wrightsville Beach, NC | Financial support | $1,000 |
| North Carolina Symphony | Raleigh, NC | Financial support | $1,000 |
| Allegany Junior Appalachian Musicians | Sparta, NC | Financial support | $500 |
| Fellowship Hall | Grenesboro, NC | Financial support | $500 |
| Food Bank of North Carolina | Raleigh, NC | Financial support | $500 |
| Kids Making It | Wilmington, NC | Financial support | $500 |
| Nc Als | Raleigh, NC | Financial support | $500 |
| Nourish Nc | Wilmington, NC | Financial support | $500 |
| Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts Inc | Wilmington, NC | Financial support | $500 |
| The Green Chair | Raleigh, NC | Financial support | $500 |
| Umcor | New York, NY | Financial support | $500 |
| Whqr | Wilmington, NC | Financial support | $500 |
| Wunc Radio | Chapel Hill, NC | Financial support | $500 |
| Wunc Tv | Research Triangle, NC | Financial support | $500 |
| Beafort Historical Association | Beaufort, NC | Financial support | $300 |
| Bannertown Baptist Church | Mount Airy, NC | Financial support | $150 |
| Salem Bapitist Church | Sneads Ferry, NC | Financial support | $150 |
| The Foundation of Hope | Raleigh, NC | Financial support | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $642,200 | 23 |
| 2024 | $638,950 | 21 |
| 2023 | $763,600 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611249349101736
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 84-3940535
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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