The Irv and Helga Cooper Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Irv and Helga Cooper Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $445,000 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $100,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$445,000
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$15.7 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was down from $477,500 the year before.
50% 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 | $477,500 | 13 | $13.8 million |
| 2024 | $445,000 | 12 | $15.7 million |
How to apply
The Irv and Helga Cooper Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What The Irv and Helga Cooper Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 4 | $140,000 |
| California | 5 | $115,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $100,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $50,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $40,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Israel Education Foundation | To foster education | $100,000 |
| McGill University | To help students, researchers and professors make the world a better place | $75,000 |
| Friends of Idf | To provide for wellbeing of the soldiers of the israel defense forces (idf), veterans and family members | $50,000 |
| Hope Outreach Center Inc | Provide community and emergency services | $50,000 |
| Richardson Center for Global Engagement | To provide international peace | $40,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | To stop the defamation of the jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment to all | $25,000 |
| Cedars Sinai Emergency Medicine | Toprovide excellent clinical and service quality, offer compassionate care, and support research and medical educationl | $25,000 |
| Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust | To provide free holocaust education | $25,000 |
| The Birthright Foundation | Aises funds in the united states to support birthright israel, an educational trip that ensures every eligible young jewish adult around the world | $25,000 |
| Leukemia Lymphoma Society | To cure blood cancer and improve the quality of life of all patients and their families | $15,000 |
| Alliance College -Ready Public Schools Foundation | To raise resources and visibility for the alliance network of schools to improve quality public education for historically underserved youth | $10,000 |
| Bicycle Angels Inc | To raise money for charitable causes through bike rides | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bryan Haagenson
- Frank Litvack
Questions people ask
Does The Irv and Helga Cooper Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Irv and Helga Cooper Foundation give?
$445,000 in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs The Irv and Helga Cooper Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Bryan Haagenson (Cfo & Secretary) and Frank Litvack (Ceo).
What does The Irv and Helga Cooper Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and faith communities.