Bill & Marian Cook Foundation
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various causes, primarily focusing on medical research, particularly cancer and Lyme disease research. It also funds initiatives aimed at public policy advocacy, youth development, and community services, including food banks and support for at-risk populations. The foundation demonstrates a commitment to enhancing health outcomes and educational opportunities through its grant-making activities, which span multiple states. Its funding reflects a strong emphasis on research and community support, indicating a mission centered on improving public health and well-being.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Established charities or academic research institutions working in medical/disease research (including cancer and Lyme), and community nonprofits with demonstrated program capacity and a signed Form 990.
Good Fit
- • Projects focused on medical or disease research (cancer, Lyme, eye/ear research).
- • Ability to accept directed research support or multi-year commitments.
- • Organizational financials and a filed 990 available.
- • Grant requests in the range historically funded ($25K–$175K) and clear, measurable outcomes.
- • Existing or local ties to Arizona may help but out-of-state research institutions have been funded.
Geography
Observed grants span multiple states (up to a dozen in earlier years and six in the latest year) with a meaningful out-of-state share despite notable in-state (Arizona) concentration.
Recipient Variety
Across the three observed years the foundation funded many distinct independent recipients (22 in 2021, 18 in 2023, 8 in 2024), indicating a broad recipient set despite recent dollar concentration.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of new grantees exists (13 new recipients in 2023 and 3 new recipients in 2024) and the profile includes application instructions and a mailed contact route, so unfamiliar applicants have a plausible path to enter.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
