Cooper Foundation

EIN 470401230 Private Foundation

Lincoln, NE 68542 |(402) 476-7571

https://www.cooperfoundation.org
Total Given 2020–2023
$4.0M
329 grants · $1.0M avg/year
based on 4 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$1M+/yr
mid-tier
capacity
$10K
typical small grants · $5K–$15K
grant size
60%
deep partner · 83/138 multi-year
repeat
$25.9M
Assets (2023)
138
Distinct Recipients

Focus Areas

Education Science & Research

Application Information

Accepts Unsolicited Proposals Unknown
Contact Person COOPER FOUNDATION
Phone (402) 476-7571
Deadlines APPLICATIONS ARE REVIEWED AT BOARD OF TRUSTEE MEETINGS
How to Apply APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE. EACH APPLICATION SHOULD INCLUDE A REQUEST NARRATIVE THAT INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: AMOUNT REQUESTED AND ITS PURPOSE, WHO WILL BENEFIT, FUNDING GOAL AND PLAN TO ACHIEVE THAT FUNDING, AND THE SPECIFIC OUTCOMES THE GRANTEE HOPES TO ACHIEVE AND THE BENCHMARKS THAT WILL BE USED TO MEASURE THEIR SUCCESS. EACH APPLICATION SHOULD ALSO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION: PROJECT BUDGET, OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE CURRENT YEAR AND NEXT FISCAL YEAR, IF APPLICABLE, BALANCE SHEET, INCOME/EXPENSE STATEMENT, THE MOST RECENT BUDGET VS ACTUAL COMPARISION, YEAR-END FINANCIAL REPORT, AND A LISTING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND STAFF.
Restrictions GRANTS ARE MADE PRIMARILY TO NEBRASKA NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
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Financial Trends

Giving Over Time

Total Assets Over Time

View financial data as table
YearTotal GivingTotal AssetsRevenueGrants
2019 N/A $25.5M $258K N/A
2020 $910K $29.0M $1.5M 88
2021 $1.4M $30.6M $5.3M 80
2022 $1.1M $22.9M $871K 106
2023 $668K $25.9M $-622K 55

Grant Size Distribution

Based on 329 grants on record

Minimum
$100
25th Pctl
$5K
Median
$10K
Average
$12K
75th Pctl
$15K
Maximum
$150K

Geographic Distribution

Officers & Directors

Grants Awarded (329 total)

Purpose
Rabble Mill Lincoln, NE $150,000 HIGH SCHOOL FOCUS PROGRAM 2020
Rabble Mill Lincoln, NE $50,000 PROGRAM 2021
University of Nebraska-Lincoln En Thompson Forum on World Issues Lincoln, NE $50,000 PROGRAM 2021
Clyde Malone Community Center Lincoln, NE $50,000 OPERATING 2021
Clyde Malone Community Center Lincoln, NE $50,000 OPERATING 2021
University of Nebraska-Lincoln En Thompson Forum on World Issues Lincoln, NE $50,000 PROGRAM 2021
University of Nebraska-Lincoln En Thompson Forum on World Issues Lincoln, NE $50,000 PROGRAM 2021
University of Nebraska-Lincoln En Thompson Forum on World Issues Lincoln, NE $50,000 PROGRAM 2021
University of Nebraska-Lincoln En Thompson Forum on World Issues Lincoln, NE $50,000 PROGRAM 2021
Rabble Mill Lincoln, NE $50,000 PROGRAM 2023
University of Nebraska-Lincoln En Thompson Forum on World Issues Lincoln, NE $50,000 PROGRAM 2023
Rabble Mill Lincoln, NE $50,000 PROGRAM 2022
University of Nebraska-Lincoln En Thompson Forum on World Issues Lincoln, NE $50,000 PROGRAM 2022
Clyde Malone Community Center Lincoln, NE $40,000 IMPACT GRANT SUPPORTING GENERAL OPERATIONS 2020
Asian Community & Cultural Center Lincoln, NE $30,000 GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 2020
Asian Community & Cultural Center Lincoln, NE $30,000 OPERATING 2021
Centerpointe Lincoln, NE $30,000 OPERATING 2021
Nebraska Indian Child Welfare Coalition Bloomfield, NE $30,000 STAFFING/SALARIES 2021
Neighborworks Lincoln Lincoln, NE $30,000 PROGRAM 2021
Lincoln Public Schools Lincoln, NE $30,000 PROGRAM 2021
Rabble Mill Lincoln, NE $30,000 OPERATING 2023
Lincoln Public Schools Lincoln, NE $30,000 PROGRAM 2022
University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communicatio Lincoln, NE $28,000 PROGRAM 2022
University of Nebraska-Lincoln En Thompson Forum on World Issues Lincoln, NE $27,480 PROGRAM 2021
Educare Lincoln Lincoln, NE $25,000 SUPPORT FOR STAFF 2020

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