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Robert H & Esther L Cooper Natural Area 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 $252K. Annual income is reported at $95K. Total assets have decreased from $417K in 2019 to $309K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. The trust owns land that was specifically bequested to it to be preserved in its natural state and used by ball state university for scientific or educational purposes. 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 H & Esther L Cooper Natural Area Trust has made 4 grants totaling $159K, with a median grant of $37K. Annual giving has grown from $37K in 2021 to $48K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $73K distributed across 2 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $37K to $48K, with an average award of $40K. Grant recipients are concentrated in Indiana. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
The trust owns land that was specifically bequested to it to be preserved in its natural state and used by ball state university for scientific or educational purposes.
The trust owns land that was specifically bequested to it to be preserved in its natural state and used by ball state university for scientific or educational purposes. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 4 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IN.
Robert H & Esther L Cooper Natural Area Trust has distributed a total of $159K across 4 grants. The median grant size is $37K, with an average of $40K. Individual grants have ranged from $37K to $48K.
Robert H & Esther L Cooper Natural Area Trust typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Robert H & Esther L Cooper Natural Area Trust is headquartered in MUNCIE, IN.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Merchants Private Wlth Adviso | TRUSTEE | $5K | $0 | $5K |
Total Giving
$57K
Total Assets
$309K
Fair Market Value
$934K
Net Worth
$309K
Grants Paid
$48K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$13K
Distribution Amount
$24K
Total: $140K
Total Grants
4
Total Giving
$159K
Average Grant
$40K
Median Grant
$37K
Unique Recipients
1
Most Common Grant
$37K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ball State UniversityTO SUPPORT THE MAINTENANCE OF THE R & E COOPER NATURAL AREA. | Muncie, IN | $48K | 2023 |