How to apply
Requests should be made in writing Contact: Robert F Cooper, 1505 Spear Street, South Burlington, Vt, 8028628004 Deadlines: There are no deadlines Restrictions: NONE
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
23 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Habitat for HumanityNaples, FL | General support | $65K |
| Marco Presbyterian ChurchMarco Island, FL | General support | $10K |
| Parks Foundation of BurlingtonBurlington, VT | General support | $6,000 |
| Camp-Ta-Kum-TaSouth Hero, VT | General support | $5,000 |
| Ronald McDonald HouseBurlington, VT | General support | $5,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers FoundationStaten Island, NY | General support | $5,000 |
| University of Vermont Childrens HospitalBurlington, VT | General support | $5,000 |
| Uvm Home Health & HospiceColchester, VT | General support | $5,000 |
| Uvmmc FoundationBurlington, VT | General support | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club - BurlingtonBurlington, VT | General support | $5,000 |
| Kurn Hattin HomesWestminster, VT | General support | $3,000 |
| Folds of HonorTulsa, OK | General support | $2,000 |
| Make-A-Wish FoundationBurlington, VT | General support | $2,000 |
| Vermont Association for the BlindSouth Burlington, VT | General support | $2,000 |
| Greater Burlington YMCABurlington, VT | General support | $2,000 |
| Flynn Center for the Performing ArtsBurlington, VT | General support | $1,000 |
| Lake Champlain Community Sailing CenterBurlington, VT | General support | $1,000 |
| Mentor VermontBurlington, VT | General support | $1,000 |
| Nature ConservancyMontpelier, VT | General support | $1,000 |
| Shelburne FarmsShelburne, VT | General support | $1,000 |
| Shelburne MuseumShelburne, VT | General support | $1,000 |
| Toys for KidsBurlington, VT | General support | $1,000 |
| Vermont Historical SocietyBarre, VT | General support | $1,000 |
By state: Florida 2 · Vermont 19 · New York 1 · Oklahoma 1
About this foundation
Cooper Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in S Burlington, Vermont, administered in care of Robert F Cooper, tax-exempt since 2006. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Cooper Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Requests should be made in writing Deadlines: There are no deadlines.
How much does Cooper Family Foundation Inc give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $135K across 23 grants, a median of $2,000.
Where does Cooper Family Foundation Inc give?
Florida (2 grants), Vermont (19 grants), New York (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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