William a Cooke Foundation
Historical FunderLouisa, Virginia · EIN 54-2012726 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $20,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | RANDALL L TINGLER |
|---|---|
| Address | WILLIAM A COOKE FOUNDATION, PO BOX 462, LOUISA VA 23093 |
| Phone | 5409670881 |
| Form and materials | GUIDELINES AND APPLICATIONS ATTACHED |
| Deadlines | SEE ATTACHED APPLICATIONS |
| Restrictions | GRANTS ARE LIMITED TO LOUISA AND ORANGE COUNTIES IN VIRGINIA |
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
7% of grants went outside Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisa County Little League | Mineral, VA | Grant 2021 | $750,000 |
| Industrial Development Authority | Louisa, VA | Economic development | $351,942 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children | Greenville, SC | Grant general operations | $25,000 |
| Louisa County Rescue Squad | Louisa, VA | Acquisition of cardiac monitoring | $20,000 |
| Louisa County Public Schools | Mineral, VA | Our team lcps mvp award | $10,000 |
| Santa Council of Louisa | Mineral, VA | Grant | $10,000 |
| Lake Anna Emergency Services | Louisa, VA | Grant- fire pup for new rescue boat | $7,500 |
| Louisa Arts Center | Louisa, VA | Grant- lighting system | $7,500 |
| Louisa Co Resource Council | Louisa, VA | Grantassist purchase of side-by-side | $5,000 |
| Louisa County Public Schools | Mineral, VA | Support of outdoor nature playscape | $5,000 |
| The Journey Home Inc | Louisa, VA | Grant | $5,000 |
| Louisa Comm Emergency Fund | Mineral, VA | Grant | $2,500 |
| Louisa County Historic Society | Louisa, VA | Tourist center | $1,000 |
The return also lists 72 grants to individuals ($181,594). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisa County Little League | Mineral, VA | Grant 2021 | $500,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,382,036 | 102 |
| 2023 | $889,255 | 101 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 11, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533159349101553
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 54-2012726
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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