Merrill C Cook Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyCoral Gables, Florida · EIN 88-6710879 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1,700
Organizations funded8
Typical grant$100
Total assets$112K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $100 and $100.
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
75% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Tharpe Fund | Atlanta, GA | To further the nonprofit organization's charitable intent | $1,000 |
| Friends of the Smithsonian | Washington, DC | To further the nonprofit organization's charitable intent | $100 |
| South Fl Pbs | Boynton Beach, FL | To further the nonprofit organization's charitable intent | $100 |
| Susan G Komen | Dallas, TX | To further the nonprofit organization's charitable intent | $100 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Jacksonville, FL | To further the nonprofit organization's charitable intent | $100 |
| Paralyzed Veterans of America | Washington, DC | To further the nonprofit organization's charitable intent | $100 |
| National Wildlife Federation | Reston, VA | To further the nonprofit organization's charitable intent | $100 |
| National Museum of African American History | Washington, DC | To further the nonprofit organization's charitable intent | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,700 | 8 |
| 2024 | $6,700 | 15 |
| 2023 | $93,129 | 1 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621249349102207
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 88-6710879
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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