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Private Foundation · HI

Cooke Foundation Limited

Honolulu, HI  ·  EIN 237120804  ·  Website ↗  ·  990s on ProPublica ↗

Assets

$16.0M

Total Giving

$4.6M

Grants on File

218

Average Grant

$21K

Giving Radius

Where Cooke Foundation Limited Has Given

AK — no grants on file AL — no grants on file AR — no grants on file AZ — no grants on file CA — $20K across 3 grants CO — no grants on file CT — no grants on file DC — no grants on file DE — no grants on file FL — no grants on file GA — no grants on file HI — $4.5M across 212 grants IA — no grants on file ID — no grants on file IL — no grants on file IN — no grants on file KS — no grants on file KY — no grants on file LA — no grants on file MA — no grants on file MD — no grants on file ME — no grants on file MI — no grants on file MN — no grants on file MO — no grants on file MS — no grants on file MT — no grants on file NC — no grants on file ND — no grants on file NE — no grants on file NH — no grants on file NJ — no grants on file NM — no grants on file NV — no grants on file NY — $20K across 1 grant OH — no grants on file OK — no grants on file OR — no grants on file PA — no grants on file RI — no grants on file SC — no grants on file SD — no grants on file TN — no grants on file TX — no grants on file UT — no grants on file VA — $20K across 2 grants VT — no grants on file WA — no grants on file WI — no grants on file WV — no grants on file WY — no grants on file
Historical grants to 153 recipients across 4 states. Top concentrations: HONOLULU ($3.1M, 119 grants), LIHUE ($170K, 9 grants), KAUNAKAKAI ($105K, 5 grants), HANA ($90K, 6 grants), HILO ($78K, 7 grants).

Section I

How to Apply

Grant applications are submitted online. As part of the online application, an organization must provide a profile. The organization profile is to be certified annually & information to be provided includes: - 1. IRS 501(c)(3) determination letter - 2. Number of full-time, part-time staff & regular volunteers - 3. Organization mission - 4. Service location - 5. Types of services provided - 6. Financial statements & 7. Board of directors list The grant application consists of 4 sections: - 1. Program overview - 2. Program information - 3. Budget & 4. Supporting documents & certification For program information, the applicant must include information regarding: - 1. Organization description - 2. Problem or opportunity - 3. Project overview - 4. Activities & expected results & 5. Funding plan If applicable, an addendum for capital requests must include information regarding: - 1. Capital campaign & 2. Construction

On Unsolicited Proposals yes

Restrictions

The foundation's priority interests are arts, culture, and humanities; education; environment; and human services. The foundation may make grants in other areas of interest at the discretion of the trustees, but unsolicited proposals outside its priority interests will not be considered. Applicants must be classified under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) or must apply through a fiscal sponsor with 501(c)(3) status. The foundation does not make grants to supporting organizations classified under section 509(a)(3) of the IRC. The foundation does not generally fund loans, endowments, funds for re-granting, conferences, festivals or similar one-time events, religious programs, activities that have already occurred, scholarships, grants or direct cash payments to individuals or for the benefit of identified individuals.

Section IV

Recent Grants

Recipient Amount Year
Honolulu Theatre for Youth $15K 2021
Hawaii Symphony Orchestra $30K 2021
Honolulu Academy of Arts $200K 2021
Holy Nativity School $2K 2021
Hawaii Preparatory Academy $5K 2021
Habitat for Humanity Hawaii Island INC $5K 2021
Hawaii Foodbank $15K 2021
Girl Scouts of Hawaii $10K 2021
Hawaii Youth Opera Chorus $20K 2021
Chamber Music Hawaii $10K 2021
Molokai Land Trust $25K 2021
Hana Arts $10K 2021
Assistance Dogs of Hawaii $10K 2021
Friends of Amy B H Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden $35K 2021
Adult Friends for Youth $20K 2021
The Nature Conservancy of Hawaii $25K 2021
Angel Flight West $8K 2021
Bamboo Ridge Press $8K 2021
American Bird Conservancy $10K 2021
Hawaii Alliance for Progressive Action $10K 2021
Honolulu Academy of Arts $100K 2021
Ka Lima O Maui $10K 2021
Manoa Heritage Center $50K 2021
Hanahauoli School $50K 2021
Hui Hoolana $25K 2021

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Section VI

Filing History

Year-by-year financial summary from IRS 990-PF filings. Total assets and qualifying distributions show the foundation's growth and giving trajectory.

Year Total Assets Qualifying Distributions Total Revenue Total Expenses
2023 $17.0M $1.2M $798K $1.7M
2022 $17.9M $1.4M $1.3M $1.8M
2021 $18.4M $1.3M $460K $1.8M
2020 $19.7M $1.2M $581K $1.4M
2019 $20.5M $1.2M $573K $1.4M
2015 $22.0M $1.1M $1.1M $1.1M
2014 $22.0M $1.1M $3.3M $1.5M
2013 $20.2M $1.1M $1.1M $1.4M
2012 $20.5M $1.1M $830K $1.2M
2011 $20.8M $1.0M $3.3M $1.3M