Peter C and Emajean Cook Foundation

Historical Funder

Grand Rapids, Michigan · EIN 38-2752251 · Private foundation · Website

Grants paid (2024)$4.3M

Organizations funded188

Typical grant$7,500

Total assets$49.9M

Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $25,000.

From the return

How to apply

The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):

Contact	CARRIE BOER
Address	2900 CHARLEVOIX DR SE STE 130, GRAND RAPIDS MI 49546
Phone	6169752265
Email	CBOER@CHHOLDINGS.NET
Form and materials	REFER TO THE FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE - COOKFOUNDATIONGR.ORG
Deadlines	N/A
Restrictions	THE FOUNDATION ONLY MAKES GRANTS TO 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, GOVERNMENTAL UNITS OR NON-PRIVATE FOUNDATION PUBLIC CHARITIES PRIMARILY LOCATED WITHIN THE GREATER GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN AREA WITH AN EMPHASIS ON ORGANIZATIONS WITH A TRACK RECORD OF SUCCESSFUL OPERATIONS, A STRONG SUSTAINABILITY OUTLOOK AND THE LIKELIHOOD OF A MEASURABLE IMPACT ON THE COMMUNITY IT SERVES.

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.

Education22
Human Services13
Arts & Culture10
Faith-Based10
Health8
Mental Health6

Where it gives

13% of grants went outside Michigan.

Grants paid in tax year 2024

Recipient	Location	Purpose	Amount
Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital	Grand Rapids, MI	Capital campaign	$233,334
Mel Trotter Ministries	Grand Rapids, MI	Capital campaign	$175,000
Pine Rest Foundation	Grand Rapids, MI	Capital campaign	$167,000
David's House Ministries	Wyoming, MI	Capital campaign	$125,000
Bridge Street Ministries	Grand Rapids, MI	Capital campaign	$110,000
Critter Barn	Zeeland, MI	Capital campaign	$100,000
Family Promise	Grand Rapids, MI	Advancement campaign	$100,000
Feeding America West Michigan	Comstock Park, MI	Capital campaign	$100,000
Grand Rapids Art Museum	Grand Rapids, MI	Imagine more capital campaign	$100,000
Grand Rapids Community College Foundation	Grand Rapids, MI	Capital campaign	$100,000
Grand Valley University Foundation	Grand Rapids, MI	Capital campaign	$100,000
Grandville Avenue Arts & Humanities	Grand Rapids, MI	Library and arts directors	$100,000
Habitat for Humanity of Kent County	Grand Rapids, MI	Capital campaign	$100,000
Hope College	Holland, MI	Capital campaign	$100,000
Van Andel Institute	Grand Rapids, MI	Grant	$100,000
West Michigan Sports Commission	Grand Rapids, MI	Capital campaign	$100,000
Well House	Grand Rapids, MI	Capital campaign	$80,000
Potters House	Grand Rapids, MI	Capital campaign	$75,000
Western Theological Seminary	Holland, MI	Christian mental health counseling program	$70,000
Camp Geneva	Holland, MI	Capital campaign	$62,500
Grace Reformed Church	Wyoming, MI	Operating support	$59,400
70X7 Life Recovery	Holland, MI	Capital campaign	$50,000
Blandford Nature Center	Grand Rapids, MI	Vehicle	$50,000
Degage Ministries	Grand Rapids, MI	Capital campaign	$50,000
East Fulton Units Foundation	Grand Rapids, MI	Capital campaign	$50,000
Equest Center for Therapeutic Riding Inc	Rockford, MI	Capital campaign	$50,000
Fans of Valley Field	Grand Rapids, MI	Capital campaign	$50,000
Gateway Mission	Holland, MI	Capital campaign	$50,000
Grace Adventures	Mears, MI	Capital campaign	$50,000
Grand Action Committee	Grand Rapids, MI	Capital campaign	$50,000
Grand Rapids Community Foundation	Grand Rapids, MI	Somos comunidad fund	$50,000
Grand Valley University Foundation	Grand Rapids, MI	Leadership academy support	$50,000
Potters House	Grand Rapids, MI	Classroom sponsor	$50,000
San Juan Diego Academy	Wyoming, MI	Operating support	$50,000
Stephen's Children Foundation	Grand Rapids, MI	Capital campaign	$50,000
Roosevelt Park Neighborhood Association	Grand Rapids, MI	Operating support	$48,000
Baxter Community Center	Grand Rapids, MI	Operating support	$41,000
Exalta Health	Grand Rapids, MI	Operating support	$40,000
Words of Hope	Grand Rapids, MI	India support	$37,500
Gilda's Living With Communities	Grand Rapids, MI	Christian counseling center	$30,000
Our Daily Bread Ministries	Grand Rapids, MI	Prison ministries	$30,000
Boys & Girls Clubs Gr Youth Commonwealth	Grand Rapids, MI	Programming	$25,000
Daffodil Ministries	Wyoming, MI	Capital campaign	$25,000
Davenport University	Grand Rapids, MI	Event sponsor	$25,000
Freedom Alliance	Dulles, VA	Support our troops programming	$25,000
Grand Rapids Art Museum	Grand Rapids, MI	Educational operating funds	$25,000
Grand Rapids Symphony	Grand Rapids, MI	Underwrite event	$25,000
Junior Achievement of the Michigan Great Lakes Inc	Grand Rapids, MI	Capital campaign	$25,000
Kids Food Basket	Grand Rapids, MI	Program support	$25,000
Literacy Center of West Michigan	Grand Rapids, MI	Operating support	$25,000
New City Kids	Grand Rapids, MI	Challenge grant	$25,000
North Kent Connect	Rockford, MI	Capital campaign	$25,000
Safe Haven Ministries	Grand Rapids, MI	Vehicle support	$25,000
Secom	Grand Rapids, MI	Operating support	$25,000
The Green Apple - Pantry	Grand Rapids, MI	Operating support	$25,000
Ucom	Wyoming, MI	Operating support	$25,000
Women at Risk International	Wyoming, MI	Aftercare support	$25,000
Casa of Kent County Inc	Grand Rapids, MI	General support	$24,500
Servant's Community Church	Grand Rapids, MI	Church renovations	$24,000
King's Table Ministries	Ada, MI	Hub furnishings	$22,500

Showing the 60 largest of 188 grants to organizations.

Grants approved for future payment

Recipient	Location	Purpose	Amount
Pine Rest Foundation	Grand Rapids, MI	Capital campaign	$333,000
Boys & Girls Clubs Gr Youth Commonwealth	Grand Rapids, MI	Capital campaign	$250,000
Van Andel Institute	Grand Rapids, MI	Endowed chair in epigenetics	$250,000
Habitat for Humanity of Kent County	Grand Rapids, MI	Capital campaign	$200,000
Van Andel Institute	Grand Rapids, MI	Grant program	$200,000
Young Life Grand Rapids Southwest	Grandville, MI	Dishwasher	$133,200
Bsa Michigan Crossroads Council	Grand Rapids, MI	Shower house project	$100,000
Gateway Mission	Holland, MI	Capital campaign	$100,000
Grand Rapids Community Foundation	Grand Rapids, MI	Somos comunidad fund	$50,000
Grace Christian University	Grand Rapids, MI	Security lighting	$40,000
Our Daily Bread Ministries	Grand Rapids, MI	Prison ministries	$30,000
New City Kids	Grand Rapids, MI	Challenge match	$25,000
Ronald Mcdonald House of West Michigan	Grand Rapids, MI	Challenge match	$20,000
Franciscan Life Process Center	Lowell, MI	Capital campaign	$15,000
Armed Forces Thanksgiving	Grand Rapids, MI	Event sponsor	$2,500

Giving by year

Tax year	Grants paid	Grant lines
2024	$4,329,589	203
2023	$3,967,335	188

Sources

IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 27, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513009349100901
IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-2752251
Profile updated Nov 4, 2026

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