Brenton & Susan Cook Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Brenton & Susan Cook Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Marco Island, Florida, registered in 1999, with $8,554 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
864 S Heathwood Dr, Marco Island, FL, 34145 EIN 38-3476657 Since 1999
Revenue (FY2025)
$8,554
▼ 7.0% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2025)
$9,860
Net assets
$180K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Brenton & Susan Cook Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating220 mo reserves · -15% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Brenton & Susan Cook Foundation: 220 mo reserves · -15% margin earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Brenton & Susan Cook Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Brenton & Susan Cook Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 864 S Heathwood Dr, Marco Island, FL, 34145
- City
- Marco Island
- State
- Florida
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue grew from -$6,736 (FY2013) to $8,554 (FY2025) across 13 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2025)
Liabilities $0Net assets $180K
Operating margin
-15.3%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$180K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$180K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,554▼7.0% | $9,860▼58.2% | $180,483▼0.7% | $180,483▼0.7% | 990PF |
| 2024 | $9,197▲198% | $23,585▲102% | $181,789▼7.3% | $181,789▼7.3% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $3,083▲804% | $11,691▼18.8% | $196,177▼4.2% | $196,177▼4.2% | 990PF |
| 2022 | -$438▼102% | $14,405▲0.9% | $204,785▼6.9% | $204,785▼6.9% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $22,948▲104% | $14,275▼22.5% | $220,056▲4.1% | $220,056▲4.1% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $11,264▲88.2% | $18,417▲44.4% | $211,397▼3.3% | $211,397▼3.3% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $5,986▼44.8% | $12,753▲3.5% | $218,550▼3.0% | $218,550▼3.0% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $10,851▲31.3% | $12,321▼8.0% | $225,317▼0.6% | $225,317▼0.6% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $8,262▲412% | $13,399▼31.9% | $226,787▼2.2% | $226,787▼2.2% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $1,614▼65.1% | $19,687▲116% | $231,924▼7.2% | $231,924▼7.2% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $4,628▼81.9% | $9,095▲23.6% | $249,997▼1.8% | $249,997▼1.8% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $25,617▲480% | $7,357▲32.7% | $254,464▲7.7% | $254,464▲7.7% | 990PF |
| 2013 | -$6,736 | $5,544 | $236,204 | $236,204 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Brenton & Susan Cook Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Brenton & Susan Cook Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 38-3476657, based in Marco Island, Florida. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Brenton & Susan Cook Foundation's EIN?
- Brenton & Susan Cook Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 38-3476657.
- How much revenue does Brenton & Susan Cook Foundation report?
- Brenton & Susan Cook Foundation reported $8,554 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Brenton & Susan Cook Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Brenton & Susan Cook Foundation C, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Brenton & Susan Cook Foundation (EIN 38-3476657) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.