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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 profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$20.4M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$677.6M
Total assets
7,482
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

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.

Adult EducationArts & CultureCivil Rights & Social JusticeEconomic DevelopmentEducationHealth CareHigher EducationK-12 EducationMental HealthYouth Development

Populations it has supported include children, families, indigenous, low-income communities, youth pop.

childrenfamiliesindigenouslow-income communitiesyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Jack Kent Cooke Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
From the Top Inc
SCHOLARSHIPS AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING
Malden, MA$1.0M2022
Morgan State University Foundation Inc
CURRENT SCHOLARSHIPS AND ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Baltimore, MD$1.0M2022
Alabama a & M University Foundation
CURRENT SCHOLARSHIPS AND ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Normal, AL$1.0M2022
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Founda
Support continued development of college access and success initiatives at our nation's top colleges
Chapel Hill, NC$1.0M2017
The Art of Problem Solving Foundation (sep) Bridge
Summer Enrichment Program
Cambridge, MA$1.0M2017
Jackson State University Development Foundation Inc
CURRENT SCHOLARSHIPS AND ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP FUND FOR STEM STUDENTS AT THE HBCU
Jackson, MO$1.0M2024
University of Maryland Foundation Inc
CURRENT SCHOLARSHIPS AND ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Adelphi, MD$1.0M2023
University of California Merced Foundation
CURRENT SCHOLARSHIPS AND ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Merced, CA$1.0M2023
Active Minds Inc
SUPPORT ACTIVE MINDS AS IT ADVANCES ITS GOAL TO REACH 1,000 NEW K-12 SCHOOLS IN 1,000 DAYS.
Washington, DC$600K2023
Stephen C Rose Legacy Foundation
SUPPORT STEVE FUND'S EQUITY IN MENTAL HEALTH ON CAMPUS PROGRAM AND MENTAL HEALTH EVENTS.
Providence, RI$600K2023
From the Top
To support the Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist Award which provides $5,000 to $20,000 to 20 exceptional young musicians to advance their studie
Boston, MA$565K2018
The Jed Foundation
SUPPORT JED CAMPUS PROGRAMMING AT COMMUNITY COLLEGES AND PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES.
New York, NY$545K2023
From the Top Inc
SCHOLARSHIPS AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING
Boston, MA$515K2023
From the Top Inc
To support Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist Awards
Boston, MA$515K2020
From the Top
Expand advanced music education for talented students with financial need
Boston, MA$515K2017

Jack Kent Cooke Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$20.6M
2018$17.2M
2020$20.4M
2022$25.1M
2023$28.7M
2024$24.4M

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:

“PLEASE VIIST OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.JKCF.ORG FOR THE MOST CURRENT INFORMATION ON SUBMISSION DEADLINES.”

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. Recent recipients include From the Top Inc, Morgan State University Foundation Inc, Alabama a & M University Foundation. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Jack Kent Cooke Foundation give in grants?
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation reported $20.4M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). 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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About this profile. This page is built from Jack Kent Cooke Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Jack Kent Cooke Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.