Max and Lorayne Cooper Foundation
Accepts applications
Max and Lorayne Cooper Foundation is a private foundation in Birmingham, Alabama. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.6 million in 12 grants; the typical grant was $152,100 and the largest $630,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.6 million
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$152,100
- Largest grant$630,000
- Assets$32.1 million
- New grantees58%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.9 million the year before.
58% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.9 million | 26 | $31.3 million |
| 2024 | $2.6 million | 12 | $32.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Sam Dipiazza 25 Ridge Drive, Mountain Brook, AL 35213 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (205) 879-6122 |
| What to submit | Potential grantees should submit a letter with the following information: -a description of the organization for which the funds are sought -how the requested funds will be used -timeliness for the funding and implementation of the project -how success will be measured for the proposed project -evidence of tax exempt status -list of directors and executive staff -budget for project and any additional funders |
What Max and Lorayne Cooper Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Alabama.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 11 | $2.4 million |
| New York | 1 | $167,322 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Blount County Education Foundation Inc | General support | $630,000 |
| I3 Academy | General support | $562,000 |
| New Schools for Alabama | General support | $510,000 |
| Cornerstone School | General support | $189,529 |
| Center for Educational Innovation | General support | $167,322 |
| Tarrant Board of Education | General support | $154,200 |
| Teach for America Alabama | General support | $150,000 |
| Foundations Early Learning Center | General support | $77,000 |
| Holy Family Cristo Rey Catholic School | General support | $61,494 |
| The Hope Institute | General support | $50,000 |
| Freedom Preparatory Academy | General support | $5,000 |
| Alabama Giving Inc | General support | $800 |
Officers and trustees
- Martin Solomon
- Samuel A Dipiazza Jr
Questions people ask
Does Max and Lorayne Cooper Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Max and Lorayne Cooper Foundation give?
$2.6 million in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $152,100.
Who runs Max and Lorayne Cooper Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Martin Solomon (Trustee) and Samuel A Dipiazza Jr (Trustee).
What does Max and Lorayne Cooper Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.