Jack Kent Cooke

The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation, established in 2000, is a private independent foundation dedicated to supporting highly qualified students from elementary school through graduate school. It provides scholarships, grants, and direct services to help these students access the educational opportunities they deserve. In addition to financial aid, the foundation focuses on knowledge creation to enhance educational outcomes and foster the academic success of its beneficiaries. Through its various programs, the foundation aims to empower talented individuals and promote equity in education.

Giuseppe Basili

Executive Director

Marianne Stanley

Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

Past deals in District of Columbia

Live It Learn It

Grant in 2022
Live It Learn It partners with schools and cultural institutions to create and deliver experiential learning opportunities for students in order to increase their self-efficacy, build on their intrinsic motivation, and support their scholarly achievements.
Boys & Girls Club of Fauquier is the only out-of-school progam focused on developing critical life skills.
Life Pieces To Masterpieces is to support youth mentorship and development programming that harnesses the power of creative expression. These programs develop character and leadership, unlock innate potential, and prepare Black boys and young men to transform their lives and communities.
Clarke County Education Foundation is a non-profit organization who is dedicated to providing private support to the Clarke County Public Schools to enhance its tax-supported programs.

Genesys Works

Grant in 2022
Genesys Works is dedicated to creating career opportunities for high school students in underserved communities by offering skills training and meaningful work experiences. The program includes eight weeks of training focused on technical and professional skills, followed by a year-long paid corporate internship. Participants also receive college and career coaching, along with ongoing support as alumni. By empowering students with the necessary tools and experiences, Genesys Works aims to help them transition out of poverty and into professional careers, thereby contributing to a more diverse and productive workforce. The organization operates in various regions, including the National Capital Region, to extend its reach and impact on youth.
Dance Institute Of Washington is a Nonprofit organization increasing diversity in the professional dance field and changing lives through dance.
San Miguel school is dedicated to providing students with a high quality, tuition-free education that broadens opportunities for academic, spiritual, and physical growth.
Horizons Greater Washington is an academic and enrichment program designed to help students from low-income families.

Pink Space Theory

Grant in 2022
Pink Space Theory is a nonprofit providing a myriad of STEAM and Maker space educational programs to create a love of learning.

Mikva Challenge

Grant in 2022
Mikva Challenge DC support youth to be empowered, informed, and active citizens who will promote a just and equitable society.

Collegiate Directions

Grant in 2022
Collegiate Directions is a nonprofit that reduces the achievement and opportunity gap for low-income, first-generation-to-college students. They provide a scholar program, a school support program, and a wellness program for their students. Their scholar program provides college counseling, targeted tutoring, test preparation, study skills, and leadership training.
Building Bridges Across the River provides world-class programs and services to families and community members.
Scholarship Fund of Alexandria is a nonprofit organization providing free college, career, and financial aid advising to Alexandria City Public School families.

OurSpace World

Grant in 2022
OurSpace World is an African-centered farm-based enrichment program for high-achieving homeschooled and non-homeschooled youth ages 5 to 17. "Journeys" will cultivate and enhance several real-world practical skills for older youth aged 13-17 while building and integrating knowledge and skills around core classroom subjects while learning about climate justice, sustainable land use, sovereign community, ancestral wisdom, and history, for all youth participants.

For Love Of Children

Grant in 2022
For Love Of Children is to provide educational services beyond the classroom to students from first grade through college and career.