named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Bill Football Club
Funds a soccer program in Uganda through partner organization Raise Uganda Now, providing uniforms, equipment, and school fee support with the requirement that participants remain in school.
Emergency Education and Food Relief
Supports displaced children in Cameroon and Uganda with school fees, housing, and emergency food distribution during civil conflict and pandemic-related school closures.
Girls' High School in South Sudan
Funds construction, teacher training, and principal hiring for the first high school for girls in Mayen Abun, South Sudan, addressing the country's 10% female literacy rate.
Orphanage Support in Vietnam
Provides educational materials, school fees, and physical therapy support for children in government and religious-run orphanages in Bien Hoa, including those disabled by Agent Orange.
Preschool Construction in Sri Lanka
Partners with Sarvodaya to build preschools in rural villages, using community labor and foundation-purchased materials. Each facility serves as an educational center, peace-building hub, and micro-lending bank.
Support for Baraka za Ibrahim School
Provides ongoing financial support to a school in Kibera, Nairobi, Kenya, ensuring continued education for over 300 of the neediest children.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Individual Child Education Sponsorship 4 activities
- Direct educational support and tutoring for vulnerable childrenProvides direct educational services such as tutoring for HIV-positive refugee children excluded from public schooling, distributes books and study aids, and supports school fees and vocational training for homeless and trafficked children in locations including Myanmar, Papua New Guinea, Panama, Honduras, and Guatemala.
- Distributing educational supplies and resourcesProvides periodic shipments of school supplies to children of coffee farmers in Honduras and distributes approximately 1,000 books to schools, churches, and community libraries in Bougainville, Papua New Guinea.
- Funding construction and operation of educational facilitiesFinances the building and equipping of preschools and schools in rural areas, including six preschools in Sri Lanka and the first girls’ high school in Mayen Abun, South Sudan, covering material costs and supporting sanitation and staffing.
- Funding full-cost educational sponsorship for individual studentsFinances comprehensive educational support including tuition, housing, food, and living expenses for individual students in need, enabling their enrollment and continued attendance at primary, secondary, and tertiary institutions in countries such as Laos, Kenya, South Sudan, and Uganda.
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Direct Care for Orphans and Vulnerable Children 1 activity
- Direct sponsorship and humanitarian aid for children in crisisProvides direct financial and material support to vulnerable children and families in high-risk urban areas and slums, including comprehensive sponsorship for school attendance, drug addiction treatment, housing for homeless youth, food assistance, and refuge, expanding support from 25 to 45 children in Uganda.
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Financial Aid and Scholarship Access Programs 1 activity
- Funding education for impoverished children globallyProvides grants to support access to education for children in low-income countries, particularly orphans, refugees, and those facing discrimination, with a focus on high-impact opportunities that break the cycle of poverty.
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Pediatric Medical Care and Research Support 1 activity
- Supporting specialized medical and rehabilitation careFunds multiple reconstructive surgeries for burn survivors at Coaniquem burn center in Santiago, Chile, and provides targeted support for disabled children’s therapy through funded exercise instruction.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$577K
Contributions & grants$551K95%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$26K5%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$656K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$614K
Cash$2K
Investments$612K
Liabilities$0
Net assets$614K
Liquid reserves11.2 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -50.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 11
- AMY LOCKARD — MEMBER OF TH
- CHARLIE CARDILLO — MEMBER OF TH
- CHRISTINE TORETTI — MEMBER OF TH
- DR SUSAN BAILEY — MEMBER OF TH
- ELLEN MORTON — MEMBER OF TH
- GLEN MCCLURE — VICE PRESIDE
- IAN MACPHERSON — SECRETARY
- JOHN LENNES — MEMBER OF TH
- TOM FRIES — MEMBER OF TH
- TRAVIS HEIDER — MEMBER OF TH
- WILLIAM R COOK — DIRECTOR
relationships · 29
Who they work with
- Baraka Za Ibrahim Children’s Centre Partner — Children's center in Kibera offering care and schooling for orphans and slum residents; targeted for sponsorship and infrastructure support.
- Bella Vista Children's Home Partner — Partner residential center for girls in Panama supported by the foundation with educational resources and school fee assistance.
- Bishop Louis-Marie Ling Mangkhanekhoun Partner — Local religious leader coordinating care and education for rural girls in Pakse, Laos.
- Casa Alianza Partner — Partner organization providing residential care and education for homeless and trafficked youth in Honduras and Guatemala, supported by the foundation.
- Confident Children out of Conflict Partner — Ugandan organization supported by the Bill Cook Foundation to provide care and education for vulnerable children in South Sudan and Uganda.
- Covenant House Partner — Bill Cook has organized an annual fundraising banquet in Geneseo, NY to benefit Covenant House.
- Daughters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Partner — Religious congregation caring for orphaned girls in Nairobi; supported through high school sponsorship.
- Dream Train Partner — Supports an orphanage housing 220 children near Yangon, Myanmar, by enhancing educational opportunities.
- First Responders for Children Partner — Small American charity in South Carolina with which the Bill Cook Foundation partners to deliver school supplies in Honduras.
- Friends of Florence Partner — Bill Cook has led many programs for Friends of Florence, a charitable organization that funds the restoration of art in Tuscany.
- Hope for the Voiceless Partner — Organization co-developed with Shaban Lutaaya and supported by the Bill Cook Foundation to educate boys in Kampala, Uganda.
- Irondequoit High School Partner — Partner school that donated books for distribution in Bougainville.
- Jay Pritzker Academy Partner — Partner school in Siem Reap, Cambodia, whose graduates are supported for college enrollment.
- Mamma Africa Partner — Partner organization operating a school and feeding program for homeless individuals in Nairobi; supported through child sponsorship.
- Naples Central School Partner — Partner school that donated books for distribution in Bougainville.
- Ndalani School Partner — Rural high school in Machakos providing education to very poor children; potential partner for sponsorship and infrastructure development.
- Sarvodaya Partner — Collaborates with Sarvodaya to establish preschools that serve as centers for education, peacebuilding, and microlending in rural Sri Lankan villages.
- School in Bahar Dar Partner — Partner institution providing vocational education to youth supported by the foundation.
- Searchlight Pictures Government — Film production company whose content features individuals connected to the foundation.
- St Bridget’s School Partner — Private elementary school in Nairobi whose graduates are supported to attend high school.
- St John Paul II Mixed School Partner — School located in Kibera slum providing education to approximately 150 students; supported through student sponsorship.
- St. Francis of Assisi Partner — Teachings of St. Francis of Assisi influence the foundation's philosophy and approach to service.
- Starehe School for Boys Partner — Top-tier Kenyan high school where most students require financial assistance; supported through individual student sponsorship.
- Undugu Family Partner — Organization supporting at-risk teenagers in Kibera through education, recreation, and addiction recovery programs; supported with direct aid.
- United Religions Initiative Partner — Interfaith organization in Sri Lanka that collaborated with the Bill Cook Foundation to identify preschool-building projects in rural villages.
- United Religions International Partner — Engaged through a connection with Bishop William Swing, founder of United Religions International, which helped initiate the foundation's involvement in Sri Lanka.
- Wabash College Partner — U.S. college enrolling students supported by The Bill Cook Foundation.
- Youth Alliance for Sustainable International Development Partner — Partner organization implementing educational programs supported by the Bill Cook Foundation.
- Youth Alliance for Sustainable International Development Partner — Partner organization whose efforts the Bill Cook Foundation supports in providing educational opportunities.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community Hub Model for Integrated Developmentmethodology: community_hub_modelBy building preschools that function as multi-purpose community hubs, the foundation strengthens social infrastructure because co-locating education, peacebuilding, and micro-lending fosters intergenerational resilience and community cohesion.
- Education as a Pathway to Self-Sufficiencymethodology: education-for-self-sufficiencyBy funding high-quality education and vocational training, the foundation improves long-term outcomes for vulnerable children and youth because these interventions enable economic independence and reduce dependency on aid.
- High-Impact, Low-Overhead Grantmaking Modelmethodology: high-impact grantmakingBy targeting resources to high-impact projects with minimal administrative costs, the foundation maximizes the reach and effectiveness of each dollar spent because reducing overhead increases the proportion of funds directly benefiting children.