Robert and Bess Cook Foundation
Historical FunderBingham Farms, Michigan · EIN 38-3016880 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $100 and $1,200.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | REGINA BRODERSEN |
|---|---|
| Address | 30100 TELEGRAPH ROAD SUITE 403, BINGHAM FARMS MI 48025 |
| Phone | 2486452300 |
| Form and materials | WRITTEN REQUEST WITH SPECIFIC PURPOSE DETAILED. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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
25% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capuchin Soup Kitchen | Detroit, MI | Food bank | $4,000 |
| Meadowbrook Congregational Church | Novi, MI | Religious | $3,500 |
| Forgotten Harvest | Oak Park, MI | Food bank | $3,200 |
| St John Catholic Church | Howell, MI | Religious | $2,500 |
| Cleary University | Howell, MI | Education | $1,800 |
| Detroit Public Schools Foundation | Detroit, MI | Education | $1,750 |
| Metro Detroit Police & Fire | Royal Oak, MI | General | $1,300 |
| Royal Oak Historical Museum | Royal Oak, MI | Cultural | $1,300 |
| Disabled American Veterans | Fraser, MI | General | $1,200 |
| Olivet College | Olivet, MI | Education | $1,150 |
| Younge Dradul Ling Inc | Madison, WI | General | $1,100 |
| Gleaners Community Food Bank | Detroit, MI | Food bank | $1,000 |
| St Paul Lutheran Church | Royal Oak, MI | Religious | $800 |
| American Red Cross | Boone, IA | General | $750 |
| Michigan Humane Society | Bingham Farms, MI | General | $325 |
| Special Olympics of Michigan | Mount Pleasant, MI | General | $275 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Southfield, MI | Medical | $250 |
| Berea Animal Rescue Friends | Columbia Station, OH | General | $250 |
| Homes for Our Troops | Taunton, MA | General | $250 |
| Wrcj Radio | Wixom, MI | General | $250 |
| Academy of Early Music | Ann Arbor, MI | General | $200 |
| Detroit Public Tv | Wixom, MI | General | $150 |
| Michigan Hispanic Collaborative | Detroit, MI | General | $150 |
| American Indian College Fund | Denver, CO | Education | $125 |
| Chamber Music Society of Detroit | Detroit, MI | General | $100 |
| Redford Township Districtlibrary | Redford Township, MI | General | $100 |
| Royal Oak Public Library | Royal Oak, MI | Education | $100 |
| St Jude Children's Hospital | Memphis, TN | General | $100 |
| Detroit Dog Rescue | St Clair Shores, MI | General | $75 |
| Historical Society of Michigan | Lansing, MI | General | $50 |
| Meals on Wheels | Baltimore, MD | Education | $50 |
| The Accomplis Collective | New York, NY | General | $50 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $28,200 | 32 |
| 2024 | $29,750 | 37 |
| 2023 | $32,100 | 25 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 17, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202640769349100304
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-3016880
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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