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Also known as: TRUST 004680
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Robert & Esther Cooper Science Students Award Trust is a private trust based in MUNCIE, IN. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1999. The principal officer is First Merchants Bank Na. It holds total assets of $123K. Annual income is reported at $38K. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. The foundation operates in the area of education. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2017 to 2023. According to available records, Robert & Esther Cooper Science Students Award Trust has made 4 grants totaling $39K, with a median grant of $9K. Annual giving has decreased from $13K in 2021 to $7K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $18K distributed across 2 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $7K to $13K, with an average award of $10K. Grant recipients are concentrated in Indiana. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
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Robert & Esther Cooper Science Students Award Trust primarily funds organizations in the area of education. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 4 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IN.
Robert & Esther Cooper Science Students Award Trust has distributed a total of $39K across 4 grants. The median grant size is $9K, with an average of $10K. Individual grants have ranged from $7K to $13K.
Robert & Esther Cooper Science Students Award Trust typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Robert & Esther Cooper Science Students Award Trust is headquartered in MUNCIE, IN.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Merchants Private Wlth Adviso | TRUSTEE | $2K | $0 | $2K |
Total Giving
$11K
Total Assets
$119K
Fair Market Value
$153K
Net Worth
$119K
Grants Paid
$7K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$4K
Distribution Amount
$7K
Total: $113K
Total Grants
4
Total Giving
$39K
Average Grant
$10K
Median Grant
$9K
Unique Recipients
1
Most Common Grant
$9K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ball State University FoundationSCHOLARSHIPS | Muncie, IN | $7K | 2023 |