COOPER FOUNDATION
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The COOPER FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that does not accept unsolicited proposals, operating on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. In 2024, the foundation distributed a total of $2 million across 76 grantees, primarily focusing on Texas, Louisiana, and Missouri. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
GRANT MAKING TO NON PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
GREATER WACO COLLECTIVE IMPACT INITIATIVE
$1.1M
7%
HEART OF TEXAS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER INC
$1M
7%
PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF GREATER TEXAS INC
$946.3K
6%
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Total No. of Grants
25
Median 1st year grant
$30.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$30K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to COOPER FOUNDATION?
No. COOPER FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does COOPER FOUNDATION give?
COOPER FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Texas, Louisiana, 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 $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $31 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 30 grants, totaling nearly $2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did COOPER FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, COOPER FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 80 grantees. Recent grantees include GREATER WACO COLLECTIVE IMPACT INITIATIVE, HEART OF TEXAS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER INC, and PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF GREATER TEXAS INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to COOPER FOUNDATION?
COOPER FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.