Cooper Foundation
Lincoln, Nebraska · EIN 470401230 · Private foundation
Cooper Foundation is a private foundation based in Lincoln, Nebraska. Its indexed IRS summary (FY2025) lists $1.0M in giving and $30.3M in assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 267 individual grants from this funder — $3.0M awarded across 2020–2024 — including its support for higher education. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What Cooper Foundation funds
Cooper Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on higher education.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Nebraska-lincoln En Thompson Forum on World Issues PROGRAM | Lincoln, NE | $50K | 2023 |
| Rabble Mill PROGRAM | Lincoln, NE | $50K | 2023 |
| University of Nebraska-lincoln En Thompson Forum on World Issues PROGRAM | Lincoln, NE | $50K | 2024 |
How to apply for funding from Cooper Foundation
From Cooper Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:
Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at cooperfoundation.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Cooper Foundation
- Does Cooper Foundation accept grant applications?
- Yes — Cooper Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
- What does Cooper Foundation fund?
- Cooper Foundation's grants focus on higher education. Example recipients include University of Nebraska-lincoln En Thompson Forum on World Issues, Rabble Mill. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Cooper Foundation give in grants?
- Cooper Foundation's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $1.0M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $3.0M over 267 grants.
- Where is Cooper Foundation located?
- Cooper Foundation is based in Lincoln, Nebraska. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 470401230.
- How can I find foundations similar to Cooper Foundation?
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