The Leon and Toby Cooperman Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Leon and Toby Cooperman Family Foundation is a private foundation in Boca Raton, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $22.3 million in 105 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $5.0 million. 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$22.3 million
- Number of grants105
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$5.0 million
- Assets$550 million
- New grantees48%
Giving in 2024 was up from $18.9 million the year before.
48% 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 | $18.9 million | 82 | $464 million |
| 2024 | $22.3 million | 105 | $550 million |
How to apply
The Leon and Toby Cooperman Family 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 Leon and Toby Cooperman Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 16 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 22 | $9.8 million |
| New York | 41 | $6.5 million |
| Florida | 13 | $4.0 million |
| District of Columbia | 9 | $716,500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $585,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $200,000 |
| California | 3 | $155,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $115,500 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $105,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $80,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| RWJ Barnabas Health Inc | To support the cooperman barnabas medical center | $5.0 million |
| New Jersey Performing Arts Center Corporation | General operating support | $2.0 million |
| United Jewish Appeal-Federation of Jewish Philanthropies of New York Inc | To support the israel emergency day after fund | $2.0 million |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom | General operating support | $1.3 million |
| Adolph and Rose Levis Jewish Community Center Inc | General operating support | $1.2 million |
| Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation Inc | General operating support | $1.0 million |
| Jespy House Inc | General operating support | $1.0 million |
| Robin Hood Foundation | General operating support | $1.0 million |
| Congregation B'nai Jeshurun | General operating support | $854,872 |
| Ruth and Norman Rales Jewish Family Services Inc | General operating support | $826,000 |
| Ahavath Torah - Chabad at Short Hills | General operating support | $800,000 |
| Braven Incorporated | General operating support | $585,000 |
| The Bronx Community Foundation Inc | General operating support | $500,000 |
| Center for Strategic and International Studies | General operating support | $300,000 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | General operating support | $250,000 |
| National Council of Jewish Women Incorporated | General operating support | $250,000 |
| The Aleph Institute Inc | General operating support | $250,000 |
| Union for Reform Judaism | To support the religious action center (rac) | $250,000 |
| Youth Renewal Fund | General operating support | $250,000 |
| Jewish Association for Residential Care Inc | General operating support | $210,000 |
| Raymond F Kravis Center for the Performing Arts Inc | General operating support | $200,000 |
| The Life You Can Save | General operating support | $200,000 |
| American Jewish Committee | General operating support | $150,000 |
| The Shalem Foundation | General operating support | $150,000 |
| The Center for Jewish Campus Life Inc | General operating support | $140,000 |
| Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County Inc | General operating support | $125,400 |
| Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans Inc | General operating support | $115,000 |
| Jewish National Fund Keren Kayemeth Leisrael Inc | General operating support | $110,000 |
| Samaritans 365 Foundation Inc Kindness Matters 365 | General operating support | $105,000 |
| Cancer Research Fund of the Damon Runyon-Walter Winchell Foundation | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Jewish Health Organization | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Jews United for Justice Inc | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Rewild | General operating support | $80,000 |
| Elluminate Inc | General operating support | $72,000 |
| Citymeals-On-Wheels | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Encounter Programs Inc | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Moving Traditions | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Park City Jewish Collective Inc | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Chabad at Duke Ug Inc | General operating support | $36,000 |
| Fight Hate Inc | General operating support | $36,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Leon G Cooperman
- Toby F Cooperman
- Michael S Cooperman
- Wayne M Cooperman
- Jodi Cooperman
- Courtney Cooperman
- Anne Archer
Questions people ask
Does The Leon and Toby Cooperman Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Leon and Toby Cooperman Family Foundation give?
$22.3 million in tax year 2024, across 105 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Leon and Toby Cooperman Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Leon G Cooperman (Trustee), Toby F Cooperman (Trustee), Michael S Cooperman (Trustee) and Wayne M Cooperman (Trustee) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does The Leon and Toby Cooperman Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, health and arts and culture.