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Private foundation · EIN 06-6022958

John Brown Cook Foundation

Chester, CT

John Brown Cook Foundation is a private foundation based in Chester, CT. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, it reported $3.1M in grants and contributions paid across 15 grants, with $61.8M in assets (fair market value). Its return lists how to submit a request. Its largest grants went to Foundation for Individual Rights in Education, Friends of the Garvan Institute of Medical Research and Global Peht.

How to request funding

Contact
Gregory M Cook
Phone
8605264911
Address
Po Box 450, Chester, Ct, 06412
Form and materials
An application must be obtained

As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2025. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.

Largest grants, tax year 2025

Historical data · not a prediction
RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Foundation for Individual Rights in EducationPhiladelphia, PAGeneral Support$450,000
Friends of the Garvan Institute of Medical ResearchNew York, NYGeneral Support$450,000
Global PehtTrumbull, CTGeneral Support$400,000
Moving Picture InstituteNew York, NYGeneral Support$350,000
Accuracy in MediaWashington, DCGeneral Support$250,000
Documenting HopeWest Simsbury, CTGeneral Support$250,000
Constructive Dialogue InstituteNew York, NYGeneral Support$150,000
Emergent Order Foundation IncAustin, TXGeneral Support$150,000
Institute for JusticeArlington, VAGeneral Support$150,000
Davidson Institute for Global SecurityHanover, NHGeneral Support$100,000
Hand to Heart ProjectCornish Flat, NHGeneral Support$100,000
Incubate FoundationMadison, FLGeneral Support$100,000
The Fairness CenterHarrisburg, PAGeneral Support$100,000
Liberty Justice CenterChicago, ILGeneral Support$50,000
Stem Teachers NycNew York, NYGeneral Support$50,000

Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does John Brown Cook Foundation accept grant applications?

Its Form 990-PF lists how to submit a request. Form and materials: An application must be obtained. Confirm current requirements with the foundation before applying.

How much does John Brown Cook Foundation give each year?

For tax year 2025, it reported $3,100,000 in grants and contributions paid (15 grants). Giving can change from year to year.

What organizations has John Brown Cook Foundation funded?

Its largest grants in tax year 2025 went to Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (PA), $450K, Friends of the Garvan Institute of Medical Research (NY), $450K, Global Peht (CT), $400K, Moving Picture Institute (NY), $350K and Accuracy in Media (DC), $250K.