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Cooper Foundation is a private corporation based in EVANSTON, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1983. It holds total assets of $546K. Annual income is reported at $80K. Total assets have grown from $313K in 2010 to $433K in 2022. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Illinois and District of Columbia. According to available records, Cooper Foundation has made 60 grants totaling $67K, with a median grant of $1K. The foundation has distributed between $20K and $25K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $25K distributed across 20 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $150 to $5K, with an average award of $1K. The foundation has supported 21 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Illinois, New York, District of Columbia, which account for 97% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$200
Median Grant
$1K
Average Grant
$1K
Largest Grant
$5K
Based on 20 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
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Cooper Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 60 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, NY, DC.
Cooper Foundation has distributed a total of $67K across 60 grants. The median grant size is $1K, with an average of $1K. Individual grants have ranged from $150 to $5K.
Cooper Foundation is a private foundation. To inquire about grants, you can look up the foundation using their EIN (363209605) on GuideStar or contact them directly. Many private foundations have specific application processes that may not be publicly listed.
Cooper Foundation is headquartered in EVANSTON, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerald Freedman | PRES/TREAS | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Julie Cohen | VP/SEC | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Caroline S Smith | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$34K
Total Assets
$433K
Fair Market Value
$433K
Net Worth
$433K
Grants Paid
$20K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$27K
Distribution Amount
$22K
Total: N/A
Total Grants
60
Total Giving
$67K
Average Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$1K
Unique Recipients
21
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Les Turner Als FoundationPROMOTE MEDICAL RESEARCH | Skokie, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Alzheimer'S AssociationPROMOTE MEDICAL RESEARCH | Chicago, IL | $3K | 2023 |
| Weizman InstitutePROMOTE RESEARCH | Chicago, IL | $2K | 2023 |
| American Friends Of The Hebrew UnivPROMOTE EDUCATION | Chicago, IL | $2K | 2023 |
| Jewish United FundGENERAL EDUCATION AND RESEARCH | Chicago, IL | $1K | 2023 |
| Cje Senior LifePROVIDE MEDICAL & SOCIAL SERVICES | Chicago, IL | $1K | 2023 |
| Hillel ChicagoPROMOTE EDUCATION | Chicago, IL | $1K | 2023 |
| Autism SpeaksMEDICAL RESEARCH | Princeton, NJ | $1K | 2023 |
| Little City FoundationPROVIDE SOCIAL SERVICES | Palatine, IL | $1K | 2023 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial MuseumPROMOTE EDUCATION | Washington, DC | $750 | 2023 |
| The ArkPROVIDE MEDICAL & SOCIAL SERVICES | Chicago, IL | $750 | 2023 |
| American Friends Of Alyn HospitalPROMOTE MEDICAL RESEARCH | New York, NY | $750 | 2023 |
| Magen David AdomPROVIDE MEDICAL SERVICES | Northbrook, IL | $500 | 2023 |
| Gilda'S Club ChicagoPROVIDE SOCIAL SERVICES | Chicago, IL | $500 | 2023 |
| Jewish Community Center Of ChicagoSCHOLARSHIP ASSISTANCE FOR PROGRAMS AND SERVICES | Northbrook, IL | $500 | 2023 |
| Near North Montessori SchoolGENERAL EDUCATION | Chicago, IL | $250 | 2023 |
| Jane Addams Resource CorporationPROMOTE EDUCATION | Chicago, IL | $250 | 2023 |
| B'Nai Brith InternationalPROMOTE GENERAL EDUCATION | Washington, DC | $200 | 2023 |
| American Lung AssociationMEDICAL RESEARCH | Chicago, IL | $200 | 2023 |
| ShalvaPROVIDE SOCIAL SERVICES | Chicago, IL | $150 | 2023 |