VIRGINIA LEE COOK FOUNDATION
Data sourced from IRS 990-PF public filings
Supports a variety of organizations including universities, health services, and animal welfare groups in Chicago, IL.
VIRGINIA LEE COOK FOUNDATION has 22 grants on file funding 8 organizations. Giving increased from $300,000 in 2024 to $460,000 in 2025. Reported assets: $434,644.
Total Assets
$434,644
Grants (Last Year)
$460,000
Total Grants on File
22
Recipients Funded
8
Giving History
| Year | Total Granted | Grants Made | Avg Grant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $460,000 | 5 | $92,000 |
| 2024 | $300,000 | 5 | $60,000 |
| 2023 | $220,000 | 5 | $44,000 |
| 2022 | $230,000 | 5 | $46,000 |
| 2021 | $255,000 | 2 | $127,500 |
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Showing top 10 of 22 grants on file.
Officers & Trustees
From 2025 IRS 990-PF filing (data available for 9 filing years)
JEFFREY BAKIARES
PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR
LYNN BAKIARES
VP & TREASURER/DIRECTOR
JOHN BROWN
DIRECTOR
IRS Filing History
VIRGINIA LEE COOK FOUNDATION has IRS 990-PF filings on record for 9 years, spanning 2017 to 2025.
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