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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 $22.8M. Annual income is reported at $6.3M. Total assets have grown from $717K in 2011 to $24M in 2023. 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. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. 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.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laura Cooper | PRESIDENT/TREASURER | $80K | $0 | $80K |
| Mark Cooper | VICE-PRESIDENT/SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$1.5M
Total Assets
$24M
Fair Market Value
$24.1M
Net Worth
$24M
Grants Paid
$1.2M
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$258K
Distribution Amount
$1.2M
Total: $18.8M
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 |