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    Cook Family Foundation

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    OWOSSO, MIWebsite9897251621

    About Cook Family Foundation

    The Cook Family Foundation concentrates its philanthropy in Michigan with a strong emphasis on post-secondary access and local child development. A majority of funding goes to the University of Michigan for scholarships, while a sizable portion supports Shiawassee County early childhood programs and regional technology training/networking initiatives. The foundation favors targeted, impact-driven investments that connect higher-education opportunities with local workforce and child development needs.

    Focus Areas

    Undergraduate and graduate scholarship funding at the University of MichiganEarly childhood services and child development programs in Shiawassee CountyRegional technology training and networking / workforce development partnerships in mid-Michigan

    Who They Fund

    students (scholarship recipients)children and families (early childhood programs)local communities / neighborhood residentsnonprofit organizations (capacity and organizational support)participants in technology training / workforce upskilling

    About Cook Family Foundation

    A defining feature of Cook Family Foundation’s grantmaking is its long-running scholarship support for Shiawassee County students attending the University of Michigan. In the recent grants list, the largest awards go to University of Michigan for scholarships and related support, including repeated grants of $213,471 and $144,046. That pattern sits alongside a broader local portfolio that includes child development services in Owosso, technology training and networking, and environmental work tied to the Shiawassee River watershed. The foundation’s mix of giving points to a local strategy that links college access, early childhood support, and community capacity. The foundation also makes smaller community grants across Owosso and Shiawassee County, including support for organizational development and community development initiatives. Its grantmaking reaches a range of nonprofit and public-serving organizations, but the repeated scholarship awards make higher-education access a central thread. Recent grants also show attention to conservation and watershed protection, with support for river-related and conservation work. Overall, Cook Family Foundation funds targeted projects rather than broad national programs, with most awards aimed at needs rooted in the same Michigan communities year after year.

    What Cook Family Foundation Funds

    In higher education, Cook Family Foundation gave $213,471 in 2025 to University of Michigan for scholarships and related support, and another $144,046 to the same institution for scholarships and related-special purposes. Those awards align with its scholarship program for Shiawassee County students admitted to University of Michigan campuses. Child development is another clear area of support. The foundation gave $86,000 in both 2024 and 2025 to Shiawassee Resd for child development, and it also provided an $80,000 grant in 2023 for the same purpose. Community and economic development appear in grants to Sedp, including $40,000 in 2023 and $4,000 in both 2024 and 2025. Environmental grantmaking shows up in support for The Nature Conservancy for Shiawassee River work and for Saginaw Bay Winthe Conservation Fu in Bay City for conservation funding.

    How Cook Family Foundation Gives

    Cook Family Foundation’s typical grant size is mid-sized, with a p25 of $4,000, a median of $49,421, and a p75 of $111,330. The recent grants list shows repeated awards to the same recipients across multiple years, especially University of Michigan, Shiawassee Resd, and Sedp, which points to recurring relationships rather than one-time grants. The foundation also appears to combine program grants with organizational support and capacity-building support. Its active programs accept unsolicited applications, including the general grantmaking and capacity-building tracks.

    Financial Snapshot

    Annual Giving

    $2.3M

    Total Assets

    $30.2M

    Total Revenue

    $2.3M

    Total Expenses

    $2.9M

    Typical Grant Size

    Most grants fall between $4K and $111K, with a median of $49K.

    25th Percentile

    $4K

    Median

    $49K

    75th Percentile

    $111K

    Geographic Reach

    Local1 state funded
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    Giving Approach

    Concentrated giving with heavy, repeat support to a few core recipients (notably the University of Michigan) alongside multi-grant investments in local institutions; funding levels skew toward large, targeted grants rather than many small awards.

    Funding Style

    capacity buildingorganizational support (general operating)direct beneficiary support (scholarships)skills training and networking

    Notable grantees: University of Michigan, Shiawassee Regional Education Service District (Shiawassee RESD), Regional technology training and networking partners (various)

    Topics

    scholarship programs / educational financial aidtechnology training and professional networkingearly childhood development and child servicescommunity development and neighborhood revitalizationconservation and watershed protection (Shiawassee River)

    Where Cook Family Foundation Makes Grants

    Cook Family Foundation gives entirely in Michigan, with 100% of grants going to recipients in the state. The most visible recipient locations in the recent grants list are Ann Arbor, Owosso, Jackson, and Bay City. Ann Arbor appears repeatedly through University of Michigan awards, while Owosso is the center for child development, community development, organizational support, and several other local grants. Bay City appears in the conservation record through Saginaw Bay Winthe Conservation Fu.

    Frequently Asked Questions About Cook Family Foundation

    What kinds of work does Cook Family Foundation support most often?

    Its active programs center on scholarships for Shiawassee County students, early childhood and child development services, nonprofit capacity building, general community grants, recycling, and environmental protection in the Shiawassee watershed. The recent grants list also shows technology training and networking, community development, and conservation support.

    Does Cook Family Foundation fund only one organization or a wider set of recipients?

    The recent grants list shows both concentrated and distributed giving. University of Michigan receives multiple large scholarship awards, while other grants go to Shiawassee Resd, Sedp, The Nature Conservancy, Saginaw Bay Winthe Conservation Fu, Safecenter (rave), and Nonprofit Network.

    How does Cook Family Foundation handle grant applications?

    Its general grantmaking and capacity-building programs accept unsolicited applications. The foundation also lists a Fellows Program, and its scholarship program for Shiawassee County students is connected to University of Michigan campuses.

    What is the foundation’s typical grant size?

    The foundation’s grant-size distribution is p25 $4,000, median $49,421, and p75 $111,330. That spread reflects a mix of smaller local awards and larger scholarship grants.

    Where does Cook Family Foundation give geographically?

    Grantmaking is entirely in Michigan. The recent grants list places recipients in Ann Arbor, Owosso, Jackson, and Bay City, and the foundation’s active programs focus on Shiawassee County and the Shiawassee River watershed.

    Latest 990 Filing

    2026

    Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.

    Open Grant Opportunities

    Current and upcoming funding from Cook Family Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.

    Open nowRolling / open intakeAward: Varies

    General Grantmaking (Initial Grant Application)

    community capacity buildingcommunity collaborationeducation+7 more

    Who can apply: Primarily serves residents of Shiawassee County; preferably a nonprofit organization based in the community; grants must be charitable and serve a public benefit; applicants should have strong representation of Shiawassee County residents in governance or engagement; 501(c)(3) organizations typically meet criteria; no discrimination on the basis of gender, race, national origin, religion, or sexual orientation; no direct lobbying, political campaigns, or religious purposes.

    Deadline: Applications are accepted throughout the year. Visible deadline: September 4, 2026 for the October 2026 board meeting.

    View & apply
    Open nowRolling / open intakeAward: $8K – $35K

    Recycling Grants / Recycling Initiative Support

    recyclingsolid waste managementenvironment+1 more

    Who can apply: Projects should contribute to a recycling economy in Shiawassee County and align with county-wide recycling goals and criteria. The Foundation gives preference to collaborative efforts and projects that leverage public/private funds.

    Deadline: Applications appear to follow the foundation's general quarterly review cycle; specific recycling deadlines were not provided in the scraped content.

    View & apply
    Open nowRolling / open intake

    Environment

    land protectionland restorationland stewardship+9 more

    Who can apply: Open to grant requests for projects in Shiawassee County and/or the Shiawassee River watershed; consideration also given to land protection efforts in the Saginaw Bay watershed or areas of importance to the Cook family legacy.

    Deadline: Not specified; follows the foundation's general rolling grant cycle.

    View & apply
    Open nowRolling / open intakeAward: Varies

    Environment / Land Protection Grants

    land conservationland restorationstewardship+9 more

    Who can apply: The Foundation considers projects in Shiawassee County and/or the Shiawassee River watershed, and may also consider land protection efforts in the Saginaw Bay watershed or areas of importance to the Cook Family legacy. Preference is given to projects that leverage other funding, provide environmental and economic benefits, and build capacity of a Michigan nonprofit serving Shiawassee County.

    Deadline: Not specified; reviewed at quarterly Board meetings. Applicants should contact the Foundation for timing and guidance.

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    Recent Grants

    Most recent grants reported to the IRS.

    RecipientLocationAmountYearPurpose
    SHIAWASSEE DISTRICT LIBRARYOWOSSO, MI$705,0002026COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
    VARIOUS OTHERSOWOSSO, MI$310,0262026OTHER GRANTS
    VARIOUS OTHERSOWOSSO, MI$281,9912026TECHNOLOGY TRAINING & NETWORKING
    UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGANANN ARBOR, MI$217,6812026SCHOLARSHIPS AND RELATED-SPECIAL
    SHIAWASSEE RESDOWOSSO, MI$183,9862026CHILD DEVELOPMENT
    CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF SHIA & GENESOWOSSO, MI$101,0002026COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
    SHIAWASSEE ECONOMIC DEV PARTNERSCORUNNA, MI$99,0002026COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
    UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGANANN ARBOR, MI$90,1462026SCHOLARSHIPS AND RELATED-DC
    SAFECENTER (RAVE)OWOSSO, MI$80,0002026CAPACITY BUILDING
    VOICES FOR CHILDERN ADVOCACY CENTEROWOSSO, MI$40,0002026CAPACITY BUILDING
    LEBOWSKY CENTEROWOSSO, MI$40,0002026CAPACITY BUILDING
    SHIAWASSEE YMCAOWOSSO, MI$40,0002026CAPACITY BUILDING
    CORUNNA PUBLIC SCHOOLSCORUNNA, MI$35,0002026EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT
    UNITED WAY OF GENESSE COUNTYFLINT, MI$35,0002026COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
    SHIAWASSEE ARTS CENTEROWOSSO, MI$25,0002026CAPACITY BUILDING
    RESPITE VOLUNTEERS OF SHIAOWOSSO, MI$15,0002026CAPACITY BUILDING
    SHIAWASSEE HUMANE SOCIETYOWOSSO, MI$15,0002026CAPACITY BUILDING
    PERRY PUBLIC SCHOOLSPERRY, MI$12,0002026EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT
    DURAND UNION STATION INC (DUSI)DURAND, MI$10,0002026CAPACITY BUILDING
    FRIENDS OF THE SHIAWASSEE RIVEROWOSSO, MI$10,0002026ENVIRONMENT
    SHIAWASSEE YMCAOWOSSO, MI$1,040,0002025CAPACITY BUILDING
    UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGANANN ARBOR, MI$213,4712025SCHOLARSHIPS AND RELATED-DC
    UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGANANN ARBOR, MI$174,8702025SCHOLARSHIPS AND RELATED-SPECIAL
    UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGANANN ARBOR, MI$144,0462025SCHOLARSHIPS AND RELATED-SPECIAL
    VARIOUS OTHERSOWOSSO, MI$143,6792025OTHER GRANTS
    UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGANANN ARBOR, MI$143,5192025SCHOLARSHIPS AND RELATED-DC
    OWOSSO PUBLIC SCHOOLSOWOSSO, MI$132,0002025EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT
    SHIAWASSEE RESDOWOSSO, MI$126,8472025CHILD DEVELOPMENT
    VARIOUS OTHERSOWOSSO, MI$111,3302025TECHNOLOGY TRAINING & NETWORKING
    SHIAWASSEE RESDOWOSSO, MI$86,0002025CHILD DEVELOPMENT
    LEBOWSKY CENTEROWOSSO, MI$82,5002025CAPACITY BUILDING
    VARIOUS OTHERSOWOSSO, MI$75,7342025TECHNOLOGY TRAINING & NETWORKING
    SAFECENTER (RAVE)OWOSSO, MI$70,0002025CAPACITY BUILDING
    SAGINAW BAY WINTHE CONSERVATION FUBAY CITY, MI$70,0002025CONSERVATION FUND
    CITY OF CORUNNACORUNNA, MI$70,0002025COMMUNITY DEVLOPMENT
    SEDPOWOSSO, MI$50,0002025COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
    VARIOUS OTHERSOWOSSO, MI$49,4212025OTHER GRANTS
    SHIAWASSEE ARTS CENTEROWOSSO, MI$40,0002025CAPACITY BUILDING
    VOICES FOR CHILDERN ADVOCACY CENTEROWOSSO, MI$40,0002025CAPACITY BUILDING
    UNITED WAY OF GENESEE COUNTYFLINT, MI$35,0002025CAPACITY BUILDING
    SHIAWASSEE HUMANE SOCIETYOWOSSO, MI$15,0002025CAPACITY BUILDING
    RESPITE VOLUNTEERS OF SHIAOWOSSO, MI$15,0002025CAPACITY BUILDING
    VARIOUS OTHERSOWOSSO, MI$12,2582025ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT
    FRIENDS OF THE SHIAWASSEE RIVEROWOSSO, MI$10,0002025ENVIRONMENT
    SHIAWASSEE HOPEOWOSSO, MI$5,5002025CAPACITY BUILDING
    SEDPOWOSSO, MI$4,0002025COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
    VARIOUS OTHERSOWOSSO, MI$3,7212025ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT
    VARIOUS OTHERSOWOSSO, MI$1,8842025EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT
    UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGANANN ARBOR, MI$213,4712024SCHOLARSHIPS AND RELATED-DC
    UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGANANN ARBOR, MI$144,0462024SCHOLARSHIPS AND RELATED-SPECIAL

    SHIAWASSEE DISTRICT LIBRARY

    $705,000
    OWOSSO, MI2026

    COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

    VARIOUS OTHERS

    $310,026
    OWOSSO, MI2026

    OTHER GRANTS

    VARIOUS OTHERS

    $281,991
    OWOSSO, MI2026

    TECHNOLOGY TRAINING & NETWORKING

    UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN

    $217,681
    ANN ARBOR, MI2026

    SCHOLARSHIPS AND RELATED-SPECIAL

    SHIAWASSEE RESD

    $183,986
    OWOSSO, MI2026

    CHILD DEVELOPMENT

    CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF SHIA & GENES

    $101,000
    OWOSSO, MI2026

    COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

    SHIAWASSEE ECONOMIC DEV PARTNERS

    $99,000
    CORUNNA, MI2026

    COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

    UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN

    $90,146
    ANN ARBOR, MI2026

    SCHOLARSHIPS AND RELATED-DC

    SAFECENTER (RAVE)

    $80,000
    OWOSSO, MI2026

    CAPACITY BUILDING

    VOICES FOR CHILDERN ADVOCACY CENTER

    $40,000
    OWOSSO, MI2026

    CAPACITY BUILDING

    LEBOWSKY CENTER

    $40,000
    OWOSSO, MI2026

    CAPACITY BUILDING

    SHIAWASSEE YMCA

    $40,000
    OWOSSO, MI2026

    CAPACITY BUILDING

    CORUNNA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

    $35,000
    CORUNNA, MI2026

    EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT

    UNITED WAY OF GENESSE COUNTY

    $35,000
    FLINT, MI2026

    COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

    SHIAWASSEE ARTS CENTER

    $25,000
    OWOSSO, MI2026

    CAPACITY BUILDING

    RESPITE VOLUNTEERS OF SHIA

    $15,000
    OWOSSO, MI2026

    CAPACITY BUILDING

    SHIAWASSEE HUMANE SOCIETY

    $15,000
    OWOSSO, MI2026

    CAPACITY BUILDING

    PERRY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

    $12,000
    PERRY, MI2026

    EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT

    DURAND UNION STATION INC (DUSI)

    $10,000
    DURAND, MI2026

    CAPACITY BUILDING

    FRIENDS OF THE SHIAWASSEE RIVER

    $10,000
    OWOSSO, MI2026

    ENVIRONMENT

    SHIAWASSEE YMCA

    $1,040,000
    OWOSSO, MI2025

    CAPACITY BUILDING

    UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN

    $213,471
    ANN ARBOR, MI2025

    SCHOLARSHIPS AND RELATED-DC

    UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN

    $174,870
    ANN ARBOR, MI2025

    SCHOLARSHIPS AND RELATED-SPECIAL

    UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN

    $144,046
    ANN ARBOR, MI2025

    SCHOLARSHIPS AND RELATED-SPECIAL

    VARIOUS OTHERS

    $143,679
    OWOSSO, MI2025

    OTHER GRANTS

    UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN

    $143,519
    ANN ARBOR, MI2025

    SCHOLARSHIPS AND RELATED-DC

    OWOSSO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

    $132,000
    OWOSSO, MI2025

    EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT

    SHIAWASSEE RESD

    $126,847
    OWOSSO, MI2025

    CHILD DEVELOPMENT

    VARIOUS OTHERS

    $111,330
    OWOSSO, MI2025

    TECHNOLOGY TRAINING & NETWORKING

    SHIAWASSEE RESD

    $86,000
    OWOSSO, MI2025

    CHILD DEVELOPMENT

    LEBOWSKY CENTER

    $82,500
    OWOSSO, MI2025

    CAPACITY BUILDING

    VARIOUS OTHERS

    $75,734
    OWOSSO, MI2025

    TECHNOLOGY TRAINING & NETWORKING

    SAFECENTER (RAVE)

    $70,000
    OWOSSO, MI2025

    CAPACITY BUILDING

    SAGINAW BAY WINTHE CONSERVATION FU

    $70,000
    BAY CITY, MI2025

    CONSERVATION FUND

    CITY OF CORUNNA

    $70,000
    CORUNNA, MI2025

    COMMUNITY DEVLOPMENT

    SEDP

    $50,000
    OWOSSO, MI2025

    COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

    VARIOUS OTHERS

    $49,421
    OWOSSO, MI2025

    OTHER GRANTS

    SHIAWASSEE ARTS CENTER

    $40,000
    OWOSSO, MI2025

    CAPACITY BUILDING

    VOICES FOR CHILDERN ADVOCACY CENTER

    $40,000
    OWOSSO, MI2025

    CAPACITY BUILDING

    UNITED WAY OF GENESEE COUNTY

    $35,000
    FLINT, MI2025

    CAPACITY BUILDING

    SHIAWASSEE HUMANE SOCIETY

    $15,000
    OWOSSO, MI2025

    CAPACITY BUILDING

    RESPITE VOLUNTEERS OF SHIA

    $15,000
    OWOSSO, MI2025

    CAPACITY BUILDING

    VARIOUS OTHERS

    $12,258
    OWOSSO, MI2025

    ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT

    FRIENDS OF THE SHIAWASSEE RIVER

    $10,000
    OWOSSO, MI2025

    ENVIRONMENT

    SHIAWASSEE HOPE

    $5,500
    OWOSSO, MI2025

    CAPACITY BUILDING

    SEDP

    $4,000
    OWOSSO, MI2025

    COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

    VARIOUS OTHERS

    $3,721
    OWOSSO, MI2025

    ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT

    VARIOUS OTHERS

    $1,884
    OWOSSO, MI2025

    EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT

    UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN

    $213,471
    ANN ARBOR, MI2024

    SCHOLARSHIPS AND RELATED-DC

    UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN

    $144,046
    ANN ARBOR, MI2024

    SCHOLARSHIPS AND RELATED-SPECIAL