Bill & Marian Cook Foundation | Foundation Profile
- Scottsdale , AZ
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EIN: 31-1492927
Foundation Overview
Based in Scottsdale, AZ, Bill & Marian Cook Foundation has awarded 152 grants totaling $9,210,375 to organizations in Montana, New Mexico and 16 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $2,000 to $329,500, with a median award of $40,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
3 of 8 recipients (38%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
Grants are geographically diversified with 26% in Montana and funding distributed across 18 total locations. This foundation values broad geographic impact and diverse community partnerships. Within Montana, funding concentrates in Missoula (63%), Billings (15%), Bozeman (13%).
Funding Trajectory
Declining funding trend with 67% decrease over 8 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on education (28%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Bill & Marian Cook Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drexel University | $75,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Research | 2024 |
| Goldwater Institute | $150,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Support Sound Public Policy | 2024 |
| Greater Missoula Family | $75,000 | Missoula, MT, US | For Building 4 Yr Commitment | 2024 |
| St Patrick Hospital Foundation | $40,000 | Missoula, MT, US | Cancer Research | 2024 |
| The V Foundation | $25,000 | Cary, NC, US | 100 Directed To Cancer Research And Funding | 2024 |
| Eye And Ear | $25,000 | Pittsburg, PA, US | Eye And Ear Research | 2024 |
| Baylor College | $25,000 | Waco, TX, US | Research | 2024 |
| Kbuu Malibu | $5,000 | Malibu, CA, US | Malibu Fire Relief | 2024 |
| Alzheimers Disease Association | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | For 2 Studies In Marva Christian's Honor | 2023 |
| Az Liberty Network | $20,000 | Tempe, AZ, US | Leadership Training | 2023 |
| Camelot Theraputic Riding | $25,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | 2023-2024 Award | 2023 |
| Drexel University | $175,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Research | 2023 |
| Eyecorp | $35,000 | Dallas, TX, US | For Eye Surgery Centers In Africa | 2023 |
| Focus On Lyme | $105,000 | Paradise Valley, AZ, US | Research For Lyme | 2023 |
| Forsyth Insitute | $50,000 | Somerville, MA, US | Dental Research | 2023 |
| Goldwater Institute | $150,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Support Sound Public Policy | 2023 |
| Greater Missoula Family | $150,000 | Missoula, MT, US | For Building 4 Yr Commitment | 2023 |
| Holistic Management International | $70,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | For Grazing Education | 2023 |
| Lymelight Foundation | $35,000 | Burlingame, CA, US | Lyme Disease Research | 2023 |
| Minnesota Lions Vision | $80,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Help The Visually Impaired | 2023 |
| Roc Solid Foundation | $50,000 | Chesapeake, VA, US | Emergency Totes For Cancer Parents | 2023 |
| St Patrick Hospital Foundation | $75,000 | Missoula, MT, US | Cancer Research | 2023 |
| The V Foundation | $75,000 | Cary, NC, US | 100% Directed To Cancer Research And Funding | 2023 |
| Yale University Foundation | $75,000 | New Haven, CT, US | For Lupus Fellowship | 2023 |
| Yellowstone Boys And Girls Foundati | $36,000 | Missoula, MT, US | For Equipment | 2023 |
| Youth Home Foundation Mt | $25,000 | Missoula, MT, US | For At Risk Youth | 2023 |
| Focus On Lyme | $166,661 | Paradise Valley, AZ, US | Research For Lyme Testing | 2022 |
| Goldwater Foundation | $150,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Support Sound Public Policy | 2022 |
| Valley Kids Foundation | $5,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | Phx Based Charity That Services Other Charities | 2022 |
| V Foundation | $120,000 | Cary, NC, US | 100 Directed To Cancer Research And Funding Fello | 2022 |
| Limelight Foundation | $25,000 | Burlingame, CA, US | 2022-23 Fiscal Year | 2022 |
| Roc Solid Foundation | $40,000 | Chesapeake, VA, US | Emergency Totes For Cancer Parents | 2022 |
| Alzheimers Disease Association | $100,000 | Chicago, IL, US | For 2 Studies In Marva Christians Honor | 2022 |
| Eyecorps | $35,000 | Dallas, TX, US | For Eye Surgery Centers In Africa | 2022 |
| Yale University | $65,000 | New Haven, CT, US | For Lupus Fellowship | 2022 |
| Holistic Management International | $30,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | For Grazing Education | 2022 |
| Yellowstone Boys And Girls | $25,000 | Billings, MT, US | For Equipment | 2022 |
| Youth Home Inc | $20,000 | Missoula, MT, US | For At Risk Youth | 2022 |
| Greater Montana Boys And Girls Club | $100,000 | Butte, MT, US | For Building 4 Yr Commitment | 2022 |
| Montana State University | $65,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | For Agbiz Degrees For Montana & Az Residents | 2022 |
| Maui Food Bank | $10,000 | Wailuku, HI, US | For The Maui Fire Relief | 2022 |
| For Maui Fire Relief | $2,000 | Kahului, HI, US | For The Maui Fire Relief | 2022 |
| Camelot Theraputic Riding | $20,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | 2022-23 Award | 2022 |
| Univ Of Missoula Fdn | $125,000 | Missoula, MT, US | Rodeo Team Scholarships | 2021 |
| Holistic Management Intl | $30,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Helping Farmers & Ranchers | 2021 |
| The Producer Partnership | $50,000 | Livingston, MT, US | Foodbank For The Hungry | 2021 |
| St Patrick's Hospital Foundation | $20,585 | Missoula, MT, US | Medical Research & Technology | 2021 |
| Yellowstone Boys & Girls Ranch Fdn | $25,000 | Billings, MT, US | Therapy For At Risk Children | 2021 |
| Youth Homes Inc | $30,000 | Missoula, MT, US | Food Program For At Risk Children | 2021 |
| Eyecorps | $45,000 | Dallas, TX, US | For Equipment Purchases | 2021 |
| Yale University | $68,000 | New Haven, CT, US | Scholarships For Medical Research | 2021 |
| Goldwater Institute | $150,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Support Sound Public Policy | 2021 |
| Asu | $109,500 | Tempe, AZ, US | Scholarship Fund & Lyme Testing | 2021 |
| Focus On Lyme | $135,000 | Paradise Valley, AZ, US | Research For Lyme Testing | 2021 |
| Drexel University | $65,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Medical Research | 2021 |
| Swim With Mike Foundation | $7,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | Scholarships For Student-athletes | 2021 |
| Lymelight Foundation | $35,000 | Burlingame, CA, US | Treatment For Lyme Disease | 2021 |
| Roc Solid Foundation | $50,000 | Cheasapeake, VA, US | Playgrounds For Disabled Children | 2021 |
| Alzheimers Disease Association | $200,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Studies On Marva Christian's Honor | 2021 |
| Duke University | $36,770 | Durham, NC, US | Targeting Borrellia Model | 2021 |
| Arizona Freedom Foundation | $30,000 | Gilbert, AZ, US | Research On Economic Issues | 2021 |
| Lymediseaseorg | $41,661 | San Ramon, CA, US | Lyme Disease Research | 2021 |
| V Foundation | $100,000 | Cary, NC, US | Cancer Research | 2021 |
| Valley Kids Foundation | $15,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | Phx Based Charity Serving Other Pcs | 2021 |
| Creative Vision Foundation | $15,000 | Malibu, CA, US | Lyme Trials Documentary | 2021 |
| Univ Of Missoula Fdn | $50,000 | Missoula, MT, US | Rodeo Team Scholarships | 2020 |
| Holistic Management Intl | $25,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Helping Farmers & Ranchers | 2020 |
| Aarda | $25,000 | Eastpointe, MI, US | Eradication Of Autoimmune Diseases | 2020 |
| Hillsdale College | $50,000 | Hillisdale, MI, US | Scholarship Fund | 2020 |
| Msu Foundation | $125,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | Scholarships & Medical Research | 2020 |
| The Producer Partnership | $60,000 | Livingston, MT, US | Foodbank For The Hungry | 2020 |
| St Patrick's Hospital Foundation | $25,000 | Missoula, MT, US | Medical Research & Technology | 2020 |
| University Of Missoula Foundation | $15,000 | Missoula, MT, US | Medical System Technology | 2020 |
| Yellowstone Boys & Girls Ranch Fdn | $35,000 | Billings, MT, US | Therapy For At Risk Children | 2020 |
| Youth Homes Inc | $30,000 | Missoula, MT, US | Food Program For At Risk Children | 2020 |
| Eyecorps | $90,000 | Dallas, TX, US | For Equipment Purchases | 2020 |
| Yale University | $65,000 | New Haven, CT, US | Scholarships For Medical Research | 2020 |
| Goldwater Institute | $135,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Support Sound Public Policy | 2020 |
| Asu | $329,500 | Tempe, AZ, US | Scholarship Fund & Lyme Testing | 2020 |
| Focus On Lyme | $90,000 | Paradise Valley, AZ, US | Research For Lyme Testing | 2020 |
| Drexel University | $55,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Medical Research | 2020 |
| Swim With Mike Foundation | $7,500 | Pasadena, CA, US | Scholarships For Student-athletes | 2020 |
| Lymelight Foundation | $35,000 | Burlingame, CA, US | Treatment For Lyme Disease | 2020 |
| Roc Solid Foundation | $45,000 | Cheasapeake, VA, US | Playgrounds For Disabled Children | 2020 |
| Young American Foundation | $40,000 | Reston, VA, US | Promoting Social Welfare & Tradition | 2020 |
| Camelot Theraputic | $25,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | Outdoor Activities For Disabled Peop | 2020 |
| Great Hearts Education Fund | $45,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Aiding Teachers With Education Bonus | 2020 |
| Ca Stormwater Quality Association | $75,000 | Redondo Beach, CA, US | Study On Water Convervation | 2020 |
| Goldwater Institute | $150,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Support Sound Public Policy | 2019 |
| Hillsdale College | $70,000 | Hillsdale, MI, US | College Student Scholarship Fund | 2019 |
| American Autoimmune Related Disease | $20,000 | East Detroit, MI, US | Eradication Of Autoimmune Diseases | 2019 |
| Holistic Range Management Intl | $15,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Helping Farmers, Ranchers, Public Land Managers And Development Orgns | 2019 |
| Montana State Univ Fdn | $100,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | Agricultural Student Scholarships And Medical Biofilm Research | 2019 |
| Asu Fdn Jazz Program | $25,000 | Tempe, AZ, US | Music Education With Focus Jazz Performance & Writing | 2019 |
| Range Conservation Fdn | $10,000 | Carson City, NV, US | Promotes Western Lifestyle, Range Mgmt & Conservation | 2019 |
| Univ Of Missoula Fdn | $15,000 | Missoula, MT, US | Rodeo Team Scholarships | 2019 |
| Yellowstone Boys Girls Ranch Fdn | $35,000 | Billings, MT, US | Provide Ranch Therapy For At Risk Children | 2019 |
| Young American's Fdn | $40,000 | Reston, VA, US | Committed To Increasing Young Americans To Better Understand The Ideas Of Individual Freedom, National Defense Free Enterprise & Traditional Values | 2019 |
| Youth Homes- Montana | $25,000 | Missoula, MT, US | Gardening For Foodprogram For At Risk Kids | 2019 |
| Focus On Lyme | $145,198 | Paradise Valley, AZ, US | Research To Create An Accurate Lyme Test | 2019 |
| Eyecorps Inc | $75,000 | Dallas, TX, US | For Surgery Plane To Africa For Training Surgeons | 2019 |
| Ariz State Univ Fdn | $50,000 | Tempe, AZ, US | Economic Thought & Leadership Lectures | 2019 |
| St Patrick's Hospital Fdn | $20,000 | Missoula, MT, US | Digital Xray Machine | 2019 |
| Lymelight Fdn | $25,000 | Burlingame, CA, US | Provide Proper Treatment And Medication To Eligible Lyme Disease Patients | 2019 |
| Great Hearts Academies | $40,000 | Chandler, AZ, US | Teacher Bonus Program | 2019 |
| Drexel University | $75,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Medical Research To Killo Bacteria Hiding In Bio-films | 2019 |
| Roc Solid Fdn | $20,000 | Cheasapeake, VA, US | Playgrounds For Critically Ill Young Children | 2019 |
| Camelot Theraputic Horsemanship | $20,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | Improves Lives Of Disabled Through Horsemanship & Outdoor Activities | 2019 |
| Focus On Lyme Fdn | $103,500 | Paradise Valley, AZ, US | Funding Scientific Conference | 2019 |
| Yale University Fdn | $25,000 | New Haven, CT, US | For Heather Martin Research Fellowship | 2019 |
| Univ Of Missoula | $25,000 | Missoula, MT, US | Flathead Biostationseptic System | 2019 |
| Park County Comm Fdn | $20,000 | Livingston, MT, US | Beef Producers To Food Banks | 2019 |
| St Marys Food Bank | $15,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Covid Relief Meals | 2019 |
| Rural Utah Project | $10,000 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | Ppe And Food For Navajo Nation | 2019 |
| Barry Goldwater Fdn | $15,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | Ppe For Navajos Due To Covid | 2019 |
| Goldwater Institute | $150,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Support Sound Public Policy | 2017 |
| Hillsdale College | $80,000 | Hillsdale, MI, US | College Student Scholarship Fund | 2017 |
| American Autoimmune Related Disease | $50,000 | East Detroit, MI, US | Eradication Of Autoimmune Diseases | 2017 |
| Holistic Range Management Intl | $17,500 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Helping Farmers, Ranchers, Public Land Managers And Development Orgns | 2017 |
| Montana State Univ Fdn | $100,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | Agricultural Student Scholarships And Medical Biofilm Research | 2017 |
| Asu Fdn Jazz Program | $30,000 | Tempe, AZ, US | Music Education With Focus Jazz Performance & Writing | 2017 |
| Range Conservation Fdn | $20,000 | Carson City, NV, US | Promotes Responsible Stewardship For The Care And Protection Of America's Rangelands | 2017 |
| Univ Of Missoula Fdn | $10,000 | Missoula, MT, US | To Help Support Montanans With An Education | 2017 |
| Yellowstone Boys Girls Ranch Fdn | $35,000 | Billings, MT, US | To Provide Ranching & Equine Therapy For At Risk Children | 2017 |
| Young American's Fdn | $60,000 | Reston, VA, US | Committed To Increasing Young Americans To Better Understand The Ideas Of Individual Freedom, National Defense Free Enterprise & Traditional Values | 2017 |
| Youth Homes- Montana | $35,000 | Missoula, MT, US | Support Farm Staff And Salaries For At Risk Kids In The Foster System | 2017 |
| Focus On Lyme-leadership Childrens | $166,000 | Paradise Valley, AZ, US | Creation Of A Blood Bank For Lyme Research | 2017 |
| Ctr For Research On Biotoxin Assoc | $45,000 | Pocomoke, MD, US | Study Of Ribosomal Injuries In 48 Patients | 2017 |
| Eyecorps Inc | $72,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Train Surgeons In Tanzania | 2017 |
| Ariz State Univ Fdn | $25,000 | Tempe, AZ, US | Economic Thought & Leadership Lectures | 2017 |
| Univ Of Missoula Fdn | $25,000 | Missoula, MT, US | Flathead Lake Septic System Reseaech | 2017 |
| St Patrick's Hospital Fdn | $20,000 | Missoula, MT, US | Digital Xray Machine | 2017 |
| Lymelight Fdn | $25,000 | Burlingame, CA, US | Provide Proper Treatment And Medication To Eligible Lyme Disease Patients | 2017 |
| Great Hearts Academies | $50,000 | Chandler, AZ, US | Teacher Bonus Program | 2017 |
| Tulane University | $205,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | For Primate B Cell Study For Ltme Research | 2017 |
| Goldwater Institute | $150,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Support Sound Public Policy | 2016 |
| Hillsdale College | $55,000 | Hillsdale, MI, US | College Student Scholarship Fund | 2016 |
| American Autoimmune Related Disease | $75,000 | East Detroit, MI, US | Eradication Of Autoimmune Diseases | 2016 |
| Holistic Range Management Intl | $15,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Helping Farmers, Ranchers, Public Land Managers And Development Orgns | 2016 |
| Montana State Univ Fdn | $100,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | Agricultural Student Scholarships And Medical Biofilm Research | 2016 |
| Asu Fdn Jazz Program | $30,000 | Tempe, AZ, US | Music Education With Focus Jazz Performance & Writing | 2016 |
| No Az Univ Fdn | $230,000 | Flagstaff, AZ, US | Testing Of Drugs To Kill Valley Fever And Detection Of Lyme Disease | 2016 |
| Range Conservation Fdn | $20,000 | Carson City, NV, US | Promotes Responsible Stewardship For The Care And Protection Of America's Rangelands | 2016 |
| Univ Of Missoula Fdn | $10,000 | Missoula, MT, US | To Help Support Montanans With An Education | 2016 |
| Yellowstone Boys Girls Ranch Fdn | $30,000 | Billings, MT, US | To Provide Ranching & Equine Therapy For At Risk Children | 2016 |
| Young American's Fdn | $50,000 | Reston, VA, US | Committed To Increasing Young Americans To Better Understand The Ideas Of Individual Freedom, National Defense Free Enterprise & Traditional Values | 2016 |
| Youth Homes- Montana | $30,000 | Missoula, MT, US | Support Farm Staff And Salaries For At Risk Kids In The Foster System | 2016 |
| Focus On Lyme-leadership Childrens | $221,000 | Paradise Valley, AZ, US | Creation Of A Blood Bank For Lyme Research | 2016 |
| Lyme Disease Organization | $50,000 | Chico, CA, US | Monitor Lyme Disease Patients | 2016 |
| Provident Montana Health Fdn | $25,000 | Missoula, MT, US | Purchase Mammography System | 2016 |
| Ctr For Research On Biotoxin Assoc | $100,000 | Pocomoke, MD, US | Study Of Ribosomal Injuries In 48 Patients | 2016 |
| Duke University | $70,000 | Durham, NC, US | Research Of Relationship Between Bartonell Bacteria And Breast Cancer | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 31-1492927 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 23233 N PIMA RD STE 113 PMB 359 Scottsdale, AZ 85255-8387 |
Key People (3)
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| President | Ninon Tantet |
|---|---|
| Vice President | Calvin T Christian |
| Director | Paul Tantet |
Forms 990-PF
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