Question 1

What does Debbie Cooke Endowment fund?

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Debbie Cooke Endowment has funded 4 organizations with 6 grants on file.

Question 2

How much does Debbie Cooke Endowment give in grants?

Accepted Answer

In the most recent filing year, Debbie Cooke Endowment awarded $5,600 in grants. The foundation holds $107,101 in total assets. Grant data is available for 5 years, from 2021 to 2025. There are 6 individual grants on file.

Question 3

Who runs Debbie Cooke Endowment?

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Debbie Cooke Endowment is led by Sterling Cooke Odom (Secretary), Marjory Reid Mansell (Treasurer), Rebecca Sterling Lanken (Chairperson). This information is from their 2025 IRS 990-PF filing.

Question 4

Where is Debbie Cooke Endowment located?

Accepted Answer

Debbie Cooke Endowment is located in Charleston, SC. Their EIN is 61-1846703. Their website is www.debbieendowment.com.

Question 5

How to apply for a grant from Debbie Cooke Endowment?

Accepted Answer

Grant application processes vary by foundation. Debbie Cooke Endowment accepts unsolicited proposals. The applicant must: 1. be a citizen of the United States. Copies of birth certificates or naturalization papers must be submitted with applications. 2. not be a previous recipient of a Debbie Cooke Scholarship in Visual Art. ARTISTIC REQUIREMENTS 1. The art works must be original. 2. The style of work may be realistic abstract or expressive. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS 1. The applicant must submit in jpeg high quality format images of five 5 art works done within the past two years. Each applicant must also include a brief artist statement and a list of the works with the title and medium dimensions and date completed. 2. Works may be on paper canvas masonite metal or wood panels or may be three-dimensional. Mediums may include pencil pen charcoal colored pencil watercolor oil or acrylic paints photography mixed media and original prints ceramics metals fibers or other materials. Visit their website for more information. You can also use Signal990 to research their grant history and find the best approach.

Year	Total Granted	Grants Made	Avg Grant
2025	$5,600	1	$5,600
2024	$5,700	1	$5,700
2023	$11,200	2	$5,600
2022	$6,400	1	$6,400
2021	$4,600	1	$4,600

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