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Cooper Housing Institute is a private corporation based in IRVINE, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2019. It holds total assets of $9.2M. Annual income is reported at $3.9M. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to available records, Cooper Housing Institute has made 27 grants totaling $1.3M, with a median grant of $15K. The foundation has distributed between $206K and $568K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2021 with $568K distributed across 6 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $750 to $300K, with an average award of $50K. The foundation has supported 20 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in California and District of Columbia and Massachusetts. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Cooper Housing Institute primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 27 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, DC, MA.
Cooper Housing Institute has distributed a total of $1.3M across 27 grants. The median grant size is $15K, with an average of $50K. Individual grants have ranged from $750 to $300K.
Cooper Housing Institute typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Cooper Housing Institute is headquartered in IRVINE, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilfred N Cooper Jr | CEO AND DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Melanie Wenk | CFO AND TREASURER | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Wilfred N Cooper Sr | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Devon C Cooper | SECRETARY AND DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jennifer Cooper | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Total Giving
$304K
Total Assets
$8.4M
Fair Market Value
$9.3M
Net Worth
$8.4M
Grants Paid
$206K
Contributions
$1.3M
Net Investment Income
$146K
Distribution Amount
$403K
Total: $0
Total Grants
27
Total Giving
$1.3M
Average Grant
$50K
Median Grant
$15K
Unique Recipients
20
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rand CenterHOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER PROGRAM | Santa Monica, CA | $100K | 2023 |
| Ucsb FoundationBASIC NEEDS FUND FINANCE CRISIS HOUSING ASSISTANCE | Santa Barbara, CA | $54K | 2023 |
| Terner Funders Council- Uc BerkeleyTERNER CENTER FUND | Berkeley, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Center On Budget & Policy PrioritiesRESEARCH/ADVOCACY | Washington, DC | $10K | 2023 |
| National Association To End HomelessnessRESEARCH/ADVOCACY | Washington, DC | $10K |
| 2019 | 990PF | View |
| 2023 |
| National Low Income Housing CoalitionRESEARCH/ADVOCACY | Washington, DC | $10K | 2023 |
| Charitable VenturesPROMOTE EFFECTIVE PHILANTHROPY | Santa Ana, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Socal GrantmakersPROMOTE EFFECTIVE PHILANTHROPY | Los Angeles, CA | $750 | 2023 |
| Housing Narrative Lab (New Venture Fund)RESEARCH/EDUCATIONAL MEDIA | Washington, DC | $250K | 2022 |
| Pathways Housing First InstituteSPONSORSHIP OF HOUSING FIRST PARTNERS CONFERENCE. A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT FOCUSES ON PROVIDING TRAINING, SUPPORT AND RESEARCH TO HELP WITH HOMELESSNESS. | Santa Monica, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| National Alliance To End HomelessnessRESEARCH/ADVOCACY | Washington, DC | $10K | 2022 |
| Jb Brown Fund (Aka Life Steps)SCHOLARSHIP/EDUCATION | Sacramento, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| Us VetsSPONSORSHIP OF THE U.S. VETS SALUTE GALA AND US VETS CAMO CAMPAIGN. | Los Angeles, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| Massachusetts Housing & Shelter Alliance IncMHSA WILL ACT AS THE FISCAL SPONSOR FOR THESE GRANT FUNDS TO A BIGGER VISION, LLC. FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PRODUCE A FEATURE-LENGTH DOCUMENTARY, WHICH WILL EXAMINE NON-TRADITIONAL APPROACHES TO SOLVING HOMELESSNESS IN THE U.S. | Boston, MA | $300K | 2021 |
| The Illumination FoundationGRANT AWARDED TO HIRE ADDITIONAL LICENSED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH THERAPISTS, FOR NEWLY HOUSED CLIENTS WITH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NEEDS. | Orange, CA | $100K | 2021 |
| South County OutreachGRANT AWARDED TO SUPPORT ADMINISTRATIVE AND OVERHEAD COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH RENTAL AND UTILITY ASSISTANCES PROVIDED TO LOCAL, COUNTY AND STATE PARTNERS TO ASSIST IN ADMINISTERING VITAL CARES ACT FUNDING. | Irvine, CA | $100K | 2021 |
| Mercy Housing Living CentersGRANT FUNDS WILL BE USED TO INTRODUCE THE POSITION OF A CONTRACTED PSYCHIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER TO WORK MORE INTENSELY WITH AT-RISK TENANTS WITH THE GOAL OF STABILIZING THEIR HOUSING AND ONGOING CARE. | Santa Ana, CA | $50K | 2021 |
| Family Assistance MinistriesPROVIDES SERVICES TO THOSE IN NEED IN SOUTHERN ORANGE COUNTY WITH RESOURCES FOR FOOD,SHELTER, AND PERSONALIZED COUNSEL/AID, HELPING TO BRIDGE GAP FROM DEPENDENCY TO SELF-SUFFICIENCY. | San Clemente, CA | $50K | 2020 |
| Mercy House Living CentersTO BE THE LEADER IN ENDING HOMELESSNESS BY PROVIDING A UNIQUE SYSTEM OF DIGNIFIED HOUSING ALTERNATIVES, PROGRAMS AND SUPPORTING SERVICES. | Santa Ana, CA | $50K | 2020 |
| National Alliance To End HomelessA NONPARTISAN ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO PREVENTING AND ENDING HOMELESSNESS IN THE UNITED STATES. | Washington, DC | $10K | 2020 |
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