Private foundation · EIN 88-6096061 · Shelbyville, Tennessee · Human services

Gary 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 3 grants paid, $17K total, median $5,000. 67% of grants stayed in Tennessee.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
3
$17K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in TN
67%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.6M

Grants paid in 2025

Top 2 of 3 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
March of DimesHarlan, IATo further the purposes of charitable organization.$5,000
Nurses for NewbornsNashville, TNTo further the purposes of charitable organization.$2,500

By state: Tennessee 2 · Iowa 1

About this foundation

Gary Cooper Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Shelbyville, Tennessee, tax-exempt since 2023. 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 Gary Cooper Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Gary Cooper Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $17K across 3 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Gary Cooper Family Foundation give?

Tennessee (2 grants), Iowa (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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