Private foundation · EIN 20-3821696 · Comfort, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Cooper Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 13 grants paid, $790K total, median $50K. 77% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
13
$790K
Median grant
$50K
Stays in TX
77%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$9.2M

Grants paid in 2024

13 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Motivate Our Students Texas IncSan Antonio, TXMonetary donation to assist the organization in its mission to motivate students to become dedicated to educationand learning.$200K
Ronald McDonald House Charities ofSan Antonio, TXTo provided a safe and caring home away from home for the families of children receiving essential medical services in San Antonio, TX.$100K
Shriners Hospitals for ChildrenTampa, FLTo provide quality healthcare and medical treatment to children.$100K
Restore Reproductive HealthHondo, TXTo address the immediate needs of women, men and babies who are in crisis.$75K
Comfort Youth Baseball IncComfort, TXTo use baseball and softball to teach life lessons that strengthen individuals and communities.$60K
Cajun Navy ReliefHouston, TXTo provide immediate rescue and relief during natural disasters.$50K
Rancher NavyWeatherford, TXTo provide support to farmers, ranchers, and agricultural communities during and after natural disasters.$50K
Samaritan's PurseBoone, NCTo provide support to those in need.$50K
Mercy Chef'sPortsmouth, VATo provide professionally prepared, restaurant-quality meals to victims, volunteers, and first responders in natural disasters and emergenc…$50K
Boys Girls Club of ComfortFredericksburg, TXTo provide guidance and mentorship of youth while offering a place to spend non-school and summer hours with skill-building and networking.$25K
Laredo Police Dept Blue Santa ChariLaredo, TXProvide assistance during the holiday season for local disadvantaged children.$10K
Cuero Blue SantaCuero, TXProvide assistance during the holiday season for local disadvantaged children.$10K
Sapd Blue SantaSan Antonio, TXProvide assistance during the holiday season for local disadvantaged children.$10K

By state: Texas 10 · Florida 1 · North Carolina 1 · Virginia 1

About this foundation

Cooper Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Comfort, Texas, administered in care of William & Virginia Cooper, tax-exempt since 2007. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Cooper Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Cooper Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $790K across 13 grants, a median of $50K.

Where does Cooper Family Foundation give?

Texas (10 grants), Florida (1 grants), North Carolina (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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