COOPER FOUNDATION
LINCOLN, NE, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
47-0401230
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Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
LINCOLN, NE, US
•
501(c)(3)
•
EIN
47-0401230
•
•
Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
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The COOPER FOUNDATION, a 501(c)(3) organization, has a robust grantmaking scale, having distributed a total of $698.2K across 135 grantees in 2024, with significant funding directed to Nebraska, Minnesota, and Missouri. The foundation is currently open for unsolicited proposals, inviting prospective applicants to review the 'How to Apply' section of their profile page to determine their fit for funding opportunities.
Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
RABBLE MILL
$230K
5%

CIVIC NEBRASKA
$77.5K
2%

ASIAN COMMUNITY AND CULTURAL CENTER
$75K
2%
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Total No. of Grants
54
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to COOPER FOUNDATION?
Yes. COOPER FOUNDATION accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting their website.
Where does COOPER FOUNDATION give?
COOPER FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Nebraska, Minnesota, and Missouri. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are COOPER FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from COOPER FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does COOPER FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, COOPER FOUNDATION awarded about 50 grants, totaling nearly $698 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did COOPER FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, COOPER FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 140 grantees. Recent grantees include RABBLE MILL, CIVIC NEBRASKA, and ASIAN COMMUNITY AND CULTURAL CENTER. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to COOPER FOUNDATION?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting COOPER FOUNDATION’s website.
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