Private foundation · EIN 45-3233188 · Wilmington, Delaware · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Cooper-Macgrath 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: 11 grants paid, $385K total, median $30K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
11
$385K
Median grant
$30K
Stays in DE
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.5M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Rainier ScholarsSeattle, WAGeneral & Unrestricted$75K
Roots Young Adult ShelterSeattle, WAGeneral & Unrestricted$55K
Rainier PrepSeattle, WAGeneral & Unrestricted$40K
Api ChayaSeattle, WAGeneral & Unrestricted$35K
Healing Lodge of the Seven NationsSpokane Valley, WAGeneral & Unrestricted$35K
Chief Seattle ClubSeattle, WAGeneral & Unrestricted$30K
Marys Place SeattleSeattle, WAGeneral & Unrestricted$30K
Olive CrestBellevue, WAGeneral & Unrestricted$30K
Friends of YouthKirkland, WAGeneral & Unrestricted$20K
Youth Eastside ServicesBellevue, WAGeneral & Unrestricted$20K
Recovery CafeSeattle, WAGeneral & Unrestricted$15K

About this foundation

Cooper-Macgrath Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Wilmington, Delaware, administered in care of Foundation Source, tax-exempt since 2012. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Cooper-Macgrath 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-Macgrath Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $385K across 11 grants, a median of $30K.

Where does Cooper-Macgrath Foundation give?

Washington (11 grants), per its latest filing.

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