The Richard L & Marian P Cook Foundation
The Richard L. Marian P. Cook Foundation is a private foundation that focuses on providing financial support primarily for general operating expenses and scholarships. Its mission reflects a commitment to enhancing community services, education, and cultural preservation, as evidenced by its funding of local libraries, churches, and educational institutions. The foundation serves a variety of recipients, including nonprofits that provide human services, educational scholarships, and community support. It operates primarily in the Norwich area, emphasizing support for local organizations that contribute to the well-being and development of the community.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small local charities or community organizations in Chenango County/near Norwich, NY seeking modest general operating support or small scholarship awards and able to submit a letter-based application.
Good Fit
- • Located in Chenango County or Norwich, NY (in-state).
- • Requests for general operating support or small scholarships in the $1k–$9k range.
- • Established local nonprofit with demonstrated community impact or longstanding presence.
- • Willingness to submit a written application or letter with financials by the October deadline.
- • Existing relationships or local visibility with the bank trustee or foundation trustees.
Geography
All observed grants across the filings were made to recipients in New York, with giving concentrated in Norwich and Chenango County.
Recipient Variety
Nine distinct local recipients were funded each year, spanning libraries, churches, human services, historical and educational recipients, which shows a modestly diverse local portfolio despite financial concentration among the top recipients.
New Applicants
Behavior shows the same nine recipients repeated across three observed years with no new recipients in the latest year, suggesting a selective, relationship-driven portfolio; although a formal letter-application route and deadline exist, recent funding patterns indicate low likelihood of easy entry for unfamiliar applicants.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
