Cooper Clark Foundation
Accepts applications
Cooper Clark Foundation is a private foundation in Liberal, Kansas. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.2 million in 112 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $100,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.2 million
- Number of grants112
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$26.7 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.5 million the year before.
30% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $877,823 | 107 | $23.8 million |
| 2024 | $1.5 million | 109 | $25.3 million |
| 2025 | $1.2 million | 112 | $26.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Craig Hay PO Box 2707, Liberal, KS 67905 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (620) 624-8471 |
| Restrictions | The income of the foundation will be used to fund the projects that benefit the inhabitants of four eastern counties in Colorado, five counties in Kansas and two counties in Oklahoma. The directors of the foundation will make distributions which will enhance facilities and which will support programs in those ten counties. Distributions will be made as described in section 107(b)(1)(a) of the irc. |
What Cooper Clark Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 54 | $748,255 |
| Kansas | 50 | $406,610 |
| Oklahoma | 8 | $72,702 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Seward County | Equipment ambulance | $100,000 |
| Genoa Fire Protection District | Equipment | $62,280 |
| Walsh Healthcare Center | Water boiler | $60,000 |
| City of Bethune | Wastewater treatment | $60,000 |
| City of Campo | Water well pump repair/rescue truck | $57,900 |
| City of Walsh | Doors/building house fire truck | $44,611 |
| Town of Pritchet | Fire truck | $43,735 |
| Stratton School District | Sound system scoreboard etc | $40,000 |
| Turpin Fire Dept | Truck | $40,000 |
| Crow Luther Cultural Events Center | Community revitilization | $37,500 |
| Country Living Learning Center | Child care center | $30,000 |
| City of Stratton | Various | $26,330 |
| Karval Community Alliance | Community building | $25,500 |
| Bakers Arts Foundation | Equipment | $25,000 |
| Seward County Council on Aging | Heating and air conditioning | $25,000 |
| Walsh Recreation | Pool boiler | $21,930 |
| Satanta Aging Program | Flooring and island countertop | $20,462 |
| Stepping Stone Shelter | Equipment | $20,000 |
| Beaver Public Schools | New sports fields | $20,000 |
| Genoa High School | Teacher housing improvements | $19,244 |
| Liberal Memorial Library | Various | $18,759 |
| Limon Recreation Dept | Basektball hoop | $17,800 |
| Seward County Fire | Equipment | $16,000 |
| Kirk Lions Club | Public restrooms | $15,000 |
| Walsh Community Grocery Inc | Equipment | $15,000 |
| Burlington Area Seniors | Furnace and ramps | $15,000 |
| Rolla Usd 217 | Smart boards and simulators | $14,647 |
| City of Flager | Mgm 13 cruise missile renovation | $12,500 |
| Plains Community Church | Operations | $12,000 |
| Stanton County Fire | Equipment | $12,000 |
| Stratton United Methodist Church | Operations | $12,000 |
| Stratton Area Foundation | Building | $11,075 |
| Elkhart Senior Center | Equipment | $11,048 |
| Stratton Golf Club | New mower | $11,000 |
| Morton County Community Coalition | Mental health awareness concert | $10,480 |
| Stanton County Recreation Dept | Baseball field lights | $10,000 |
| Kit Carson Rural Development | Clean up property | $10,000 |
| Liberal Airfair | Airshow | $10,000 |
| Stonington Community Center | Roof repairs | $10,000 |
| Turpin Public School | Various | $9,702 |
Officers and trustees
- Bob Todd
- Sharon Todd
- Kay Hay
- Tom May
- Kim May
- Jim Andersen
- Mary Andersen
- Craig Hay
Questions people ask
Does Cooper Clark Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Cooper Clark Foundation give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2025, across 112 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Cooper Clark Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Bob Todd (President), Sharon Todd (Director), Kay Hay (Director) and Tom May (Vice-President) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Cooper Clark Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, community development and health.