Cooney Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Cooney Family Foundation is a private foundation in Sedalia, Missouri. In tax year 2024 it gave $334,000 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $52,500 and the largest $118,000. 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$334,000
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$52,500
- Largest grant$118,000
- Assets$8.8 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was up from $53,000 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 | $53,000 | 4 | $7.3 million |
| 2024 | $334,000 | 6 | $8.8 million |
How to apply
Cooney 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Cooney Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 5 | $284,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rockhurst University | Contribution for operational costs | $118,000 |
| Sacred Heart School Foundation | Contribution for operational costs | $76,000 |
| Liberty Center Assoc for the Arts | Contribution for operational costs | $55,000 |
| On the Inside | Contribution for operational costs | $50,000 |
| Sedalia-Pettis County United Way | Contribution for operational costs | $25,000 |
| Camp Blue Sky | Contribution for operational costs | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jennifer Rinella
- Carol Fischer
- Mark Kempton
- Alaina Gump
- Krista Kempton
- Alan Wilson
Questions people ask
Does Cooney Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Cooney Family Foundation give?
$334,000 in tax year 2024, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $52,500.
Who runs Cooney Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jennifer Rinella (President), Carol Fischer (Vice Preside), Mark Kempton (Secretary) and Alaina Gump (Treasurer) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Cooney Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.