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Cooper-Newell Foundation is a private corporation based in SEATTLE, WA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2001. The principal officer is Laura Cooper. It holds total assets of $21.3M. Annual income is reported at $3.8M. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Grantmaking is concentrated in Washington. According to available records, Cooper-Newell Foundation has made 48 grants totaling $2.9M, with a median grant of $10K. Annual giving has grown from $230K in 2021 to $1.2M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $1.5M distributed across 14 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $1M, with an average award of $60K. The foundation has supported 25 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Washington, Kansas, Rhode Island, which account for 81% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 8 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$18K
Largest Grant
$110K
Based on 13 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Cooper-Newell Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 48 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in WA, KS, RI.
Cooper-Newell Foundation has distributed a total of $2.9M across 48 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $60K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $1M.
Cooper-Newell Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Cooper-Newell Foundation is headquartered in SEATTLE, WA. While based in WA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 8 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laura Cooper | PRESIDENT/TREASURER | $80K | $0 | $80K |
| Mark Cooper | VICE-PRESIDENT/SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Grants
48
Total Giving
$2.9M
Average Grant
$60K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
25
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County Historical SocietyEDUCATION | Port Townsend, WA | $11K | 2023 |
| Northwest Maritime CenterEDUCATION | Port Townsend, WA | $650K | 2023 |
| College UnboundEDUCATION | Providence, RI | $200K | 2023 |
| Wakefield Museum AssociationEDUCATION | Wakefield, KS | $100K | 2023 |
| Audubon WashingtonENVIRONMENT | Seattle, WA | $50K | 2023 |
| DaciARTS, EDUCATION | Toronto | $30K | 2023 |
| National Nordic MuseumEDUCATION, ARTS, ENVIRONMENT | Seattle, WA | $25K | 2023 |
| Tides FoundationEDUCATION | Los Angeles, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Early Music SeattleEDUCATION AND ARTS | Seattle, WA | $20K | 2023 |
| Ballard Senior CenterARTS EDUCATION | Seattle, WA | $20K | 2023 |
| AcluEDUCATION | New York, NY | $20K | 2023 |
| Puget SoundkeeperENVIRONMENT | Seattle, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| Eli Whitney MuseumEDUCATION | Hamden, CT | $10K | 2023 |
| Center For Contemporary MusicEDUCATION | Oakland, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Burke Museum Girls In Science CampEDUCATION | Seattle, WA | $5K | 2023 |
| Dunn Historic Garden TrustENVIRONMENT | Seattle, WA | $5K | 2023 |
| Unicef (Ukranian Childrens Fund)EDUCATION | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Pacific Music WorksARTS | Seattle, WA | $5K | 2023 |
| Medieval Womens ChoirARTS | Seattle, WA | $3K | 2023 |
| Ballard Historical SocietyEDUCATION | Seattle, WA | $2K | 2023 |
| Sound ActionENVIRONMENT | Vashon, WA | $1K | 2023 |
| Puget Soundkeepers AllianceENVIRONMENT | Seattle, WA | $5K | 2021 |
| St Paul'S Choir SchoolARTS | Cambridge, MA | $5K | 2021 |
| Medical Women'S ChoirARTS | Seattle, WA | $3K | 2021 |
| Washington Womens FoundationEDUCATION, ARTS, ENVIRONMENT | Seattle, WA | $3K | 2021 |