The Cooper Foundation
EIN 363209605Total Given 2020–2023
$89K
79 grants · $22K avg/year
based on 4 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
<$100K/yr
micro funder
capacity
$1K
typical micro grants · $500–$1K
grant size
96%
deep partner · 23/24 multi-year
repeat
$546K
Assets (2024)
24
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
GERALD FREEDMAN
Phone
(773) 524-2440
Deadlines
N/A
How to Apply
LETTER STATING PURPOSES FOR FUNDS REQUESTED; DETAILS REGARDING PURPOSES OF ORGANIZATION; SUBMIT ADEQUATE PROOF OF TAX EXEMPT STATUS.
Restrictions
N/A
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $22K | $437K | $9K | 20 |
| 2021 | $22K | $498K | $49K | 19 |
| 2022 | $25K | $412K | $44K | 20 |
| 2023 | $20K | $433K | $27K | 20 |
| 2024 | N/A | $546K | $23K | N/A |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 79 grants on record
Minimum
$150
25th Pctl
$500
Median
$1K
Average
$1K
75th Pctl
$1K
Maximum
$5K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
DC
Dave Cohen
Director
JC
Julie Cohen
4 yrs
Director
JC
Julie Cohen
4 yrs
Vice President/Sec
Leadership
GF
Gerald Freedman
4 yrs
President/Treasurer
Leadership
CS
Caroline S Smith
2 yrs
Director
GF
Gerald Freedman
4 yrs
President/Treasurer
Leadership
JC
Julie Cohen
4 yrs
Vice President/Sec
Leadership
CS
Caroline S Smith
2 yrs
Director
JC
Julie Cohen
4 yrs
Vice President/Sec
Leadership
GF
Gerald Freedman
4 yrs
President/Treasurer
Leadership
RG
Richard L Gayle
2 yrs
Director
JS
Julie Schneider
Vice President/Sec
Leadership
GF
Gerald Freedman
4 yrs
President/Treasurer
Leadership
RG
Richard L Gayle
2 yrs
Director
Grants Awarded (79 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Les Turner Als Foundation | Skokie, IL | $5,000 | PROMOTE MEDICAL RESEARCH | 2020 |
| Les Turner Als Foundation | Skokie, IL | $5,000 | PROMOTE MEDICAL RESEARCH | 2021 |
| Les Turner Als Foundation | Skokie, IL | $5,000 | PROMOTE MEDICAL RESEARCH | 2022 |
| Les Turner Als Foundation | Skokie, IL | $4,500 | PROMOTE MEDICAL RESEARCH | 2023 |
| Alzheimer'S Association | Chicago, IL | $3,000 | PROMOTE MEDICAL RESEARCH | 2022 |
| Alzheimer'S Association | Chicago, IL | $2,500 | PROMOTE MEDICAL RESEARCH | 2020 |
| Alzheimer'S Association | Chicago, IL | $2,500 | PROMOTE MEDICAL RESEARCH | 2021 |
| Alzheimer'S Association | Chicago, IL | $2,500 | PROMOTE MEDICAL RESEARCH | 2023 |
| American Friends of the Hebrew Univ | Chicago, IL | $1,750 | PROMOTE EDUCATION | 2022 |
| Weizman Institute | Chicago, IL | $1,750 | PROMOTE RESEARCH | 2022 |
| Cje Senior Life | Chicago, IL | $1,600 | PROVIDE MEDICAL & SOCIAL SERVICES | 2022 |
| American Friends of the Hebrew Univ | Chicago, IL | $1,500 | PROMOTE EDUCATION | 2020 |
| Cje Senior Life | Chicago, IL | $1,500 | PROVIDE MEDICAL & SOCIAL SERVICES | 2020 |
| Weizman Institute | Chicago, IL | $1,500 | PROMOTE RESEARCH | 2020 |
| American Friends of the Hebrew Univ | Chicago, IL | $1,500 | PROMOTE EDUCATION | 2021 |
| Cje Senior Life | Chicago, IL | $1,500 | PROVIDE MEDICAL & SOCIAL SERVICES | 2021 |
| Weizman Institute | Chicago, IL | $1,500 | PROMOTE RESEARCH | 2021 |
| American Friends of the Hebrew Univ | Chicago, IL | $1,500 | PROMOTE EDUCATION | 2023 |
| Weizman Institute | Chicago, IL | $1,500 | PROMOTE RESEARCH | 2023 |
| Jewish United Fund | Chicago, IL | $1,500 | GENERAL EDUCATION AND RESEARCH | 2022 |
| Cje Senior Life | Chicago, IL | $1,250 | PROVIDE MEDICAL & SOCIAL SERVICES | 2023 |
| Jewish United Fund | Chicago, IL | $1,250 | GENERAL EDUCATION AND RESEARCH | 2023 |
| Hillel Chicago | Chicago, IL | $1,250 | PROMOTE EDUCATION | 2022 |
| Jewish United Fund | Chicago, IL | $1,200 | GENERAL EDUCATION AND RESEARCH | 2020 |
| Jewish United Fund | Chicago, IL | $1,200 | GENERAL EDUCATION AND RESEARCH | 2021 |