Private foundation · EIN 47-0401230 · Lincoln, NE · Return for the year ending 2023-12-31
Where Cooper Foundation's grants went
It reported $658,462 in grants paid across 54 lines. WHOFUNDS matched 74.5% of those dollars to 42 recipient organizations.
- Matched to an EIN $491K 44 lines
- No confident match $168K 10
What its filing says about applications
It did not check the 990-PF box for “only contributes to preselected organizations.”
- Form of application
- 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
- Deadlines
- APPLICATIONS ARE REVIEWED AT BOARD OF TRUSTEE MEETINGS
- Restrictions
- GRANTS ARE MADE PRIMARILY TO NEBRASKA NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
- Website on filing
- WWW.COOPERFOUNDATION.ORG
Contact names and phone numbers are on the filing itself. WHOFUNDS doesn't republish them.
Grants paid 53 published lines
| Recipient | Paid | Purpose as filed | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rabble Mill Lincoln, NE · EIN 27-2442893 | $50,000 | PROGRAM | Same address 1.00 |
| University of Nebraska-Lincoln En Thompson Forum on World Issues Lincoln, NE · no confident EIN match | $50,000 | PROGRAM | Unmatched Help match |
| Rabble Mill Lincoln, NE · EIN 27-2442893 | $30,000 | OPERATING | Same address 1.00 |
| United Way of Lincolnlancaster County Lincoln, NE · no confident EIN match | $22,000 | PROGRAM | Unmatched Help match |
| University of Nebraska-Lincoln En Thompson Forum on World Issues Lincoln, NE · no confident EIN match | $21,862 | PROGRAM | Unmatched Help match |
| Asian Community and Cultural Center Lincoln, NE · EIN 47-0807501 | $20,000 | OPERATING | Same address 1.00 |
| El Centro de Las Americas Lincoln, NE · EIN 47-0658284 | $20,000 | PROGRAM | Same address 1.00 |
| Foster CARE Closet Lincoln, NE · EIN 26-0595115 | $20,000 | OPERATING | Same address 1.00 |
| Friendship Home of Lincoln Lincoln, NE · EIN 47-0619855 | $20,000 | PROGRAM | Same address 1.00 |
| Clyde Malone Community Center Lincoln, NE · no confident EIN match | $20,000 | PROGRAM | Unmatched Help match |
| Wachiska Audubon Society Lincoln, NE · EIN 51-0229888 | $15,000 | PROGRAM | Same address 1.00 |
| Bridges to Hope Lincoln, NE · EIN 26-4471102 | $15,000 | OPERATING | Same address 1.00 |
| Center for Legal Immigration Assistance Lincoln, NE · EIN 27-2661395 | $15,000 | OPERATING | Same address 1.00 |
| Hopespoke Lincoln, NE · EIN 47-0398819 | $15,000 | OPERATING | Same address 1.00 |
| Indian Center Lincoln, NE · EIN 47-0531887 | $15,000 | OPERATING | Same address 1.00 |
| Lincolnlancaster County Habitat for Humanity Lincoln, NE · EIN 47-0714576 | $15,000 | PROGRAM | Same address 1.00 |
| Matt Talbot Kitchen & Outreach Lincoln, NE · EIN 36-3945814 | $15,000 | OPERATING | Same city 1.00 |
| Nebraska Indian Child Welfare Coali Omaha, NE · EIN 82-3596002 | $15,000 | PROGRAM | Exact name 1.00 |
| Willard Community Center Lincoln, NE · no confident EIN match | $15,000 | OPERATING | Unmatched Help match |
| The Solidago Conservancy Lincoln, NE · EIN 85-3119171 | $12,500 | OPERATING | Same address 1.00 |
| Bravebe Child Advocacy Center Lincoln, NE · no confident EIN match | $12,500 | PROGRAM | Unmatched Help match |
| Lincoln Arts Council Lincoln, NE · EIN 47-6046691 | $10,000 | OPERATING | Same address 1.00 |
| Lincoln Orchestra Association Lincoln, NE · EIN 47-0773445 | $10,000 | PROGRAM | Same address 1.00 |
| Legal Aid of Nebraska Omaha, NE · EIN 47-0483506 | $10,000 | PROGRAM | Same address 1.00 |
| Midland University Fremont, NE · EIN 47-0376551 | $10,000 | PROGRAM | Same address 1.00 |
| Rise Academy Omaha, NE · EIN 83-0583165 | $10,000 | PROGRAM | Same address 1.00 |
| The Bridge Behavioral Health Lincoln, NE · EIN 47-0656110 | $10,000 | OPERATING | Same address 1.00 |
| Visionary Youth Lincoln, NE · EIN 83-4213616 | $10,000 | OPERATING | Same address 1.00 |
| Wellbeing Initiative Lincoln, NE · EIN 47-4853482 | $10,000 | OPERATING | Same address 1.00 |
| YWCA of Lincoln Lincoln, NE · EIN 47-0376894 | $10,000 | OPERATING | Same address 1.00 |
| Lincoln Literacy Lincoln, NE · no confident EIN match | $10,000 | OPERATING | Unmatched Help match |
| University of Nebraska State Museum Lincoln, NE · no confident EIN match | $8,000 | PROGRAM | Unmatched Help match |
| Lincoln Music Teachers Association Lincoln, NE · EIN 47-0681623 | $7,500 | PROGRAM | Same address 1.00 |
| Jewish Federation of Omaha Omaha, NE · EIN 47-0384659 | $7,500 | OPERATING | Same address 0.67 |
| Nebraska Transition College Lincoln, NE · EIN 81-3766668 | $7,500 | PROGRAM | Same city 1.00 |
| Planned Parenthood of the Heartland Saint Paul, MN · EIN 42-0727488 | $7,500 | PROGRAM | Exact name 1.00 |
| Nebraska Statewide Arboretum Hanna Pinneo Lincoln, NE · EIN 47-0600702 | $7,500 | PROGRAM | Same address 1.00 |
| Food Bank of Lincoln Lincoln, NE · EIN 47-0640293 | $7,500 | OPERATING | Same ZIP 1.00 |
| Milkworks Lincoln, NE · EIN 47-0835579 | $7,500 | PROGRAM | Same address 1.00 |
| Nebraska Writers Collective Omaha, NE · EIN 20-8109537 | $7,500 | PROGRAM | Same address 1.00 |
| Coalition for a Strong Nebraska Lincoln, NE · no confident EIN match | $7,500 | OPERATING | Unmatched Help match |
| Give Nebraska Lincoln, NE · EIN 36-3431222 | $6,500 | PROGRAM | Same address 1.00 |
| Angels Theatre Company Lincoln, NE · EIN 47-0842314 | $5,000 | PROGRAM | Same address 1.00 |
| Lincoln Crossroads Festival Lincoln, NE · EIN 83-3364344 | $5,000 | PROGRAM | Same address 1.00 |
| Lincoln Community Foundation Lincoln, NE · EIN 47-0458128 | $5,000 | PROGRAM | Same address 1.00 |
| Bellevue University Bellevue, NE · EIN 47-0491571 | $4,000 | SCHOLARSHIP | Same address 1.00 |
| College of Saint Mary Omaha, NE · EIN 47-0424785 | $4,000 | SCHOLARSHIP | Same address 1.00 |
| Doane University Crete, NE · EIN 47-0377991 | $4,000 | SCHOLARSHIP | Same city 1.00 |
| Hastings College Hastings, NE · EIN 47-0376525 | $4,000 | SCHOLARSHIP | Same address 1.00 |
| Midland University Fremont, NE · EIN 47-0376551 | $4,000 | SCHOLARSHIP | Same address 1.00 |
1 more line ($1,000) isn't listed because the payee name as filed could identify a private person.
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Where this comes from
Grant lines are from Part XV of this foundation's Form 990-PF (XML). The filing names each payee but gives no tax ID, so WHOFUNDS matched payees to the IRS Business Master File. Lines it couldn't match confidently are listed as filed. Method and limits.