Sam B Cook Foundation
Invitation OnlyJefferson City, Missouri · EIN 37-6624953 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $15,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
41% of grants went outside Missouri.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund | Cincinatti, OH | General Support | $370,000 |
| Lincoln University | Jefferson City, MO | General support | $25,000 |
| United Way of Central MO | Jefferson City, MO | General Support | $15,000 |
| University of Missouri | Columbia, MO | General Support | $15,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN | Medical Research | $10,000 |
| Southern Methodist Univ | Dallas, TX | General Support | $10,000 |
| State Historical Society of Missour | Jefferson City, MO | General Support | $10,000 |
| First Christian Church | Columbia, MO | General Support | $5,000 |
| Rivercity Habitat | Jefferson City, MO | General Support | $5,000 |
| Baptist Health Foundation | Columbia, MO | General Support | $5,000 |
| Washington and Lee Univ | Lexington, VA | General Support | $5,000 |
| Prager University Fnd | Sherman Oaks, CA | General Support | $5,000 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($10,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $490,000 | 13 |
| 2023 | $500,500 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 6, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202502799349100610
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 37-6624953
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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