Jack Kent Cooke Foundation
Lansdowne, Virginia · EIN 541896244 · Private foundation
Based in Lansdowne, Virginia, Jack Kent Cooke Foundation has awarded $136.4M across 7,482 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to From the Top Inc. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What Jack Kent Cooke Foundation funds
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, economic development, education, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include children, families, indigenous, low-income communities, youth pop.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| From the Top Inc SCHOLARSHIPS AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING | Malden, MA | $1.0M | 2022 |
| Morgan State University Foundation Inc CURRENT SCHOLARSHIPS AND ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP FUND | Baltimore, MD | $1.0M | 2022 |
| Alabama a & M University Foundation CURRENT SCHOLARSHIPS AND ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP FUND | Normal, AL | $1.0M | 2022 |
How to apply for funding from Jack Kent Cooke Foundation
From Jack Kent Cooke Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:
Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at jkcf.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Jack Kent Cooke Foundation
- Does Jack Kent Cooke Foundation accept grant applications?
- Yes — Jack Kent Cooke Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
- What does Jack Kent Cooke Foundation fund?
- Jack Kent Cooke Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Example recipients include From the Top Inc, Morgan State University Foundation Inc, Alabama a & M University Foundation. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Jack Kent Cooke Foundation give in grants?
- Jack Kent Cooke Foundation's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $25.1M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $136.4M over 7,482 grants.
- Where is Jack Kent Cooke Foundation located?
- Jack Kent Cooke Foundation is based in Lansdowne, Virginia. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 541896244.
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