The Judith E and Joseph C Cook Jr Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyNashville, Tennessee · EIN 35-2006656 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$1.8M
Organizations funded43
Typical grant$30,000
Total assets$50.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $60,000.
From the return
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
60% of grants went outside Tennessee.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont University | Nashville, TN | Belmont innovation labs | $100,000 |
| Black Mountain Home for Children | Black Mountain, NC | Unrestricted funds | $100,000 |
| Martha O'bryan Center | Nashville, TN | Youth & family chaplain program and unrestricted funds | $100,000 |
| Mercy Ministries | Nashville, TN | Outreach special projects | $100,000 |
| Praxis Inc | New York, NY | Unrestricted funds | $100,000 |
| Siloam Family Health Center | Nashville, TN | Unrestricted funds | $100,000 |
| Redeemer City to City | New York, NY | Global faith & work initiative and mexico city hub city | $90,000 |
| Hope International | Lancaster, PA | Support for rwanda and latin america | $85,000 |
| Micah Project | Houston, TX | Support for hiring development director and unrestricted funds | $80,000 |
| Reformed University Fellowship | Charlotte, NC | Cross-Cultural growth fund, partners fund, and video resources | $60,000 |
| Uprise Nashville | Nashville, TN | Unrestricted funds | $60,000 |
| Chalmers Center | Lookout Mtn, GA | Unrestricted funds | $50,000 |
| Christ Church Nashville | Nashville, TN | Unrestricted funds | $50,000 |
| Mission Increase Foundation | Portland, OR | Project impact, mission grants, and unrestricted funds | $50,000 |
| Billy Graham Evangelistic Assoc | Charlotte, NC | Cove pastor renewal and military marriage retreats | $40,000 |
| Christian Alliance for Orphans | Mclean, VA | Development & discipleship initiative | $40,000 |
| Montreat College | Montreat, NC | Thrive center and keystone scholarship fund | $40,000 |
| Arrabon | Richmond, VA | Unrestricted funds | $35,000 |
| Operation Andrew Group | Nashville, TN | United4pastors program | $35,000 |
| Acton Institute | Grand Rapids, MI | Au scholarships | $30,000 |
| Corner to Corner | Nashville, TN | Unrestricted funds | $30,000 |
| Made to Flourish | Overland Park, KS | Unrestricted funds | $30,000 |
| Narrow Gate Foundation | Duck River, TN | Technology upgrades | $30,000 |
| Rabbit Room Inc | Antioch, TN | St. anne's and north wind manor funds | $30,000 |
| The Veritas Forum | Cambridge, MA | Veritas scholars program | $30,000 |
| Trinity Forum | Washington, DC | Nashville programs and unrestricted funds | $30,000 |
| Urban Youth Workers Institute | Santa Ana, CA | Unrestricted funds | $30,000 |
| Missions Development International | Nashville, TN | Core workshop program | $25,000 |
| Cul2vate | Brentwood, TN | Support for purchase of refrigerated van | $20,000 |
| Hiinga | Charlotte, NC | Unrestricted funds | $20,000 |
| International Leadership Center | Franklin, TN | Unrestricted funds | $20,000 |
| St Paul Christian Academy | Nashville, TN | Leadership development initiatives | $20,000 |
| The Outreach Foundation | Franklin, TN | Outreach foundation partnership grants | $20,000 |
| Big Table Nashville | Spokane, WA | Unrestricted funds | $15,000 |
| Fuller Theological Seminary | Pasadena, CA | Unrestricted funds | $15,000 |
| Legal Vocation Fellowship LLC | St Louis, MO | Unrestricted funds | $15,000 |
| Nashville Fellows | Nashville, TN | Unrestricted funds | $10,000 |
| North Carolina Study Center | Chapel Hill, NC | Unrestricted funds | $10,000 |
| Professionals in Christian Philanthropy | Ames, IA | Unrestricted funds | $10,000 |
| Scarlet Hope Nashville | Spring Hill, TN | Unrestricted funds | $10,000 |
| The Gathering | San Mateo, CA | Unrestricted funds | $10,000 |
| Voca Center Inc | New York, NY | Trends@work co-op | $10,000 |
| Abwe Foundation | Harrisburg, PA | Unrestricted funds | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,790,000 | 43 |
| 2023 | $1,800,500 | 47 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503189349104305
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 35-2006656
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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