Cooperative Response Center Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Cooperative Response Center Foundation is a private foundation in Austin, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $10,072 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $2,067. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$10,072
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$2,067
- Assets$21,753
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was down from $10,863 the year before.
100% of its 2025 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 | $0 | 0 | $0 |
| 2024 | $10,863 | 23 | $12,053 |
| 2025 | $10,072 | 18 | $21,753 |
How to apply
Cooperative Response Center 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 7 | $5,067 |
| Tennessee | 5 | $2,005 |
| Minnesota | 4 | $2,000 |
| Missouri | 2 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Comm Fdn of the TX Hill Country | Flood Relief | $2,067 |
| Employee of CRC Inc | Personal Hardship | $500 |
| Employee of CRC Inc | Personal Hardship | $500 |
| Employee of CRC Inc | Personal Hardship | $500 |
| Employee of CRC Inc | Personal Hardship | $500 |
| Employee of CRC Inc | Personal Hardship | $500 |
| Employee of CRC Inc | Personal Hardship | $500 |
| Employee of CRC Inc | Personal Hardship | $500 |
| Employee of CRC Inc | Personal Hardship | $500 |
| Employee of CRC Inc | Personal Hardship | $500 |
| Employee of CRC Inc | Personal Hardship | $500 |
| Employee of CRC Inc | Personal Hardship | $500 |
| Employee of CRC Inc | Personal Hardship | $500 |
| Employee of CRC Inc | Personal Hardship | $500 |
| Employee of CRC Inc | Personal Hardship | $500 |
| Employee of CRC Inc | Personal Hardship | $500 |
| Employee of CRC Inc | Personal Hardship | $400 |
| Employee of CRC Inc | Personal Hardship | $105 |
Officers and trustees
- Michelle Rodriguez
- Randie Waltz
- Kristy Mueske
- Julie Schramek
- Shawna Johnson
- Kellee McAnally
- Paul Thompson
Questions people ask
Does Cooperative Response Center Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Cooperative Response Center Foundation give?
$10,072 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Cooperative Response Center Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Michelle Rodriguez (President), Randie Waltz (Vice President), Kristy Mueske (Secretary Treasurer) and Julie Schramek (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.