Funder directory → Nebraska → COOPER FOUNDATION
Private foundation · LINCOLN, NE · EIN 470401230COOPER FOUNDATION
✓ Accepts unsolicited applications
Typical grant
$4,400–$25,000
median $15,000
Giving (latest FY)
$1,015,898
65 grants · FY2025
Assets
$30,377,126
gives in NE, MO
Application form & materials: APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE. EACH APPLICATION SHOULD INCLUDE A REQUEST NARRATIVE THAT INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: AMOUNT REQUESTED AND ITS PURPOSE, WHO WILL BENEFIT, FUNDING GOAL AND PLAN TO ACHIEVE THAT FUNDING, AND THE SPECIFIC OUTCOMES THE GRANTEE HOPES TO ACHIEVE AND THE BENCHMARKS THAT WILL BE USED TO MEASURE THEIR SUCCESS. EACH APPLICATION SHOULD ALSO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION: PROJECT BUDGET, OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE CURRENT YEAR AND NEXT FISCAL YEAR, IF APPLICABLE, BALANCE SHEET, INCOME/EXPENSE STATEMENT, THE MOST RECENT BUDGET VS ACTUAL COMPARISI
Deadlines: APPLICATIONS ARE REVIEWED AT BOARD OF TRUSTEE MEETINGS
Restrictions: GRANTS ARE MADE PRIMARILY TO NEBRASKA NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
Contact: COOPER FOUNDATION · 870 WELLS FARGO CENTER 1248 O, LINCOLN, NE, 68508 · 4024767571
| Grantee | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA-LINCOLN EN THOMPSON FORUM ON WORLD ISSUES · LINCOLN, NE | PROGRAM | $80,398 |
| UNITED WAY OF LINCOLNLANCASTER COUNTY · LINCOLN, NE | PROGRAM | $39,000 |
| NEBRASKA STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY FOUNDATION · LINCOLN, NE | PROGRAM | $30,000 |
| SOUTHEAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION · LINCOLN, NE | PROGRAM | $27,000 |
| CENTER FOR IMMIGRANT & REFUGEE ADVANCEMENT · OMAHA, NE | OPERATING | $25,000 |
| CLYDE MALONE COMMUNITY CENTER · LINCOLN, NE | OPERATING | $25,000 |
| NEBRASKA ARTS COUNCIL DEVELOPMENT CORP · OMAHA, NE | PROGRAM | $25,000 |
| NEIGHBORWORKS LINCOLN · LINCOLN, NE | PROGRAM | $15,000 |
| HUMANITIES NEBRASKA · LINCOLN, NE | PROGRAM | $20,000 |
| RABBLE MILL DBA THE BAY · LINCOLN, NE | OPERATING | $25,000 |
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Source: IRS Form 990-PF e-file disclosure, fiscal year 2025 (public record under 26 U.S.C. §6104). Filings lag by their nature — verify current priorities and procedures with the foundation before applying. Represent this foundation and see an error? Tell us with the correction and source filing.