Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Michigan.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Treasurer/director Unclassified | $84k $91k |
President/director Board President 75th to 90th percentile | $73k $79k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Midwest region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 1 unpaid individual.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at PETER C & EMAJEAN COOK FOUNDATION equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
Based on 35,946 philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Grants paid
Itemized grants reported on this foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF, Part XV.
Total granted
$4.3M
Itemized grants
188
Median grant
$8k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARY FREE BED REHABILITATION HOSPITAL | GRAND RAPIDS, MI | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | $233k |
| MEL TROTTER MINISTRIES | GRAND RAPIDS, MI | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | $175k |
| PINE REST FOUNDATION | GRAND RAPIDS, MI | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | $167k |
| DAVID'S HOUSE MINISTRIES | WYOMING, MI | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | $125k |
| BRIDGE STREET MINISTRIES | GRAND RAPIDS, MI | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | $110k |
| CRITTER BARN | ZEELAND, MI | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | $100k |
| FAMILY PROMISE | GRAND RAPIDS, MI | ADVANCEMENT CAMPAIGN | $100k |
| FEEDING AMERICA WEST MICHIGAN | COMSTOCK PARK, MI | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | $100k |
| GRAND RAPIDS ART MUSEUM | GRAND RAPIDS, MI | IMAGINE MORE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | $100k |
| GRAND RAPIDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION | GRAND RAPIDS, MI | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | $100k |
| GRAND VALLEY UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION | GRAND RAPIDS, MI | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | $100k |
| GRANDVILLE AVENUE ARTS & HUMANITIES | GRAND RAPIDS, MI | LIBRARY AND ARTS DIRECTORS | $100k |
| HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF KENT COUNTY | GRAND RAPIDS, MI | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | $100k |
| HOPE COLLEGE | HOLLAND, MI | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | $100k |
| VAN ANDEL INSTITUTE | GRAND RAPIDS, MI | GRANT | $100k |
| WEST MICHIGAN SPORTS COMMISSION | GRAND RAPIDS, MI | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | $100k |
| WELL HOUSE | GRAND RAPIDS, MI | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | $80k |
| POTTERS HOUSE | GRAND RAPIDS, MI | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | $75k |
| WESTERN THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY | HOLLAND, MI | CHRISTIAN MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING PROGRAM | $70k |
| CAMP GENEVA | HOLLAND, MI | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | $63k |
| GRACE REFORMED CHURCH | WYOMING, MI | OPERATING SUPPORT | $59k |
| 70X7 LIFE RECOVERY | HOLLAND, MI | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | $50k |
| BLANDFORD NATURE CENTER | GRAND RAPIDS, MI | VEHICLE | $50k |
| DEGAGE MINISTRIES | GRAND RAPIDS, MI | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | $50k |
| EAST FULTON UNITS FOUNDATION | GRAND RAPIDS, MI | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | $50k |
Held steady
from 2023
From $83k in 2023 to $84k in 2024.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Midwest region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Board President pay rose 2% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 215%.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2023 and 2024.
This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($25M - $50M), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about PETER C & EMAJEAN COOK FOUNDATION
What does the Board President of PETER C & EMAJEAN COOK FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Board President of PETER C & EMAJEAN COOK FOUNDATION received $73,370 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Board President roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Michigan, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board President pay at PETER C & EMAJEAN COOK FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Michigan, the 2024 pay of the Board President at PETER C & EMAJEAN COOK FOUNDATION falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at PETER C & EMAJEAN COOK FOUNDATION equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are PETER C & EMAJEAN COOK FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, PETER C & EMAJEAN COOK FOUNDATION reported $4.8M in total revenue and $5.3M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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