Ron & Carol Cope Charitable Fund
Preselected recipients only
Ron & Carol Cope Charitable Fund is a private foundation in Kearney, Nebraska. In tax year 2025 it gave $407,001 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $34,880 and the largest $162,637. 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$407,001
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$34,880
- Largest grant$162,637
- Assets$8.3 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $395,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $355,900 | 8 | $7.3 million |
| 2024 | $395,000 | 8 | $7.9 million |
| 2025 | $407,001 | 8 | $8.3 million |
How to apply
Ron & Carol Cope Charitable Fund 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 Ron & Carol Cope Charitable Fund funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Nebraska.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 8 | $407,001 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Museum of Nebraska Art | Program support | $162,637 |
| St James Catholic Church | Spiritual support | $74,318 |
| City of Kearney Public Li | Program support | $40,700 |
| Kearney Community Theatre | Program support | $40,659 |
| University of Nebraska Fo | Program support - ne st safety cente | $29,101 |
| Ft Kearney American Red C Cross | Program support | $19,862 |
| American Cancer Society | Program support | $19,862 |
| American Heart Association | Program support | $19,862 |
Officers and trustees
- Sherry Morrow
- William Oldfather
- Rachelle Bryant
Questions people ask
Does Ron & Carol Cope Charitable Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ron & Carol Cope Charitable Fund give?
$407,001 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $34,880.
Who runs Ron & Carol Cope Charitable Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Sherry Morrow (President), William Oldfather (Secretary/Tr) and Rachelle Bryant (Vice-Preside).
What does Ron & Carol Cope Charitable Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and health.