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John Brown Cook Foundation

Chester, Connecticut  ·  EIN 066022958  ·  Private foundation

John Brown Cook Foundation is a Connecticut-based grantmaker. Its indexed IRS summary (FY2025) lists $3.1M in giving and $39.3M in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 65 grants for John Brown Cook Foundation. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.

$3.1M
Indexed giving (FY2025)
$39.3M
Assets (FY2025)
65
Grants tracked
2024
Latest grant in this overview

What John Brown Cook Foundation funds

John Brown Cook Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on education, health care, higher education.

EducationHealth CareHigher Education

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.

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Friends of the Garvan Institute of Medical Research
GENERAL SUPPORT
New York, NY$1.0M2022
Friends of the Garvan Institute of Medical Research
GENERAL SUPPORT
New York, NY$600K2020
Institute for Justice
GENERAL SUPPORT
Arlington, VA$500K2020

How to apply for funding from John Brown Cook Foundation

John Brown Cook Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request.

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Frequently asked questions about John Brown Cook Foundation

Does John Brown Cook Foundation accept grant applications?
John Brown Cook Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
What does John Brown Cook Foundation fund?
John Brown Cook Foundation's grants focus on education. Example recipients include Friends of the Garvan Institute of Medical Research, Institute for Justice. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does John Brown Cook Foundation give in grants?
John Brown Cook Foundation's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $3.1M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $12.7M over 65 grants.
Where is John Brown Cook Foundation located?
John Brown Cook Foundation is based in Chester, Connecticut. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 066022958.
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About this profile. This page is built from John Brown Cook Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; Filings describe past activity and arrive with a lag. Financial summaries and grant records can cover different years. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with John Brown Cook Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.