Cooper Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Cooper Family Foundation is a private foundation in Worthington, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $132,350 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $20,000. 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$132,350
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$4.2 million
- New grantees47%
Giving in 2025 was down from $150,000 the year before.
47% 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 | $185,000 | 28 | $3.3 million |
| 2024 | $150,000 | 25 | $3.9 million |
| 2025 | $132,350 | 19 | $4.2 million |
How to apply
Cooper 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 Cooper Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 7 | $45,350 |
| Minnesota | 2 | $30,000 |
| New York | 2 | $15,000 |
| California | 1 | $7,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,000 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $5,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $5,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Education | General support of organization | $20,000 |
| Thomas Worthington and Worthington Kilbourne Ice Hockey Boosters | General support of organization | $10,350 |
| Columbus Association for the Performing Arts Inc | General support of organization | $10,000 |
| Minnesotans Military Appreciation Fund | General support of organization | $10,000 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | General support of organization | $10,000 |
| Camp Kasem Ohio State University | General support of organization | $7,000 |
| Appalachia Ohio Alliance | General support of organization | $5,000 |
| Cure Sanfilippo Foundation | General support of organization | $5,000 |
| Free to Smile Foundation | General support of organization | $5,000 |
| Illinois Wesleyan University | General support of organization | $5,000 |
| Stand for the Silent Inc | General support of organization | $5,000 |
| Nakm Foundation | General support of organization | $5,000 |
| USA Luge | General support of organization | $5,000 |
| Bowling Green State University Softball | General support of organization | $5,000 |
| Pelotonia | General support of organization | $5,000 |
| Seton Hill University | General support of organization | $5,000 |
| Columbus Rotary Foundation Inc | General support of organization | $5,000 |
| Mark Bavis Leadership Foundation | General support of organization | $5,000 |
| Family Heart Foundation | General support of organization | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- William A Cooper Jr
- Christine Cooper Scott
- Christy Cooper
- Ashley Cooper
- Greg Pulles
Questions people ask
Does Cooper Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Cooper Family Foundation give?
$132,350 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Cooper Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists William A Cooper Jr (President), Christine Cooper Scott (Vice President), Christy Cooper (Treasurer/Secretary) and Ashley Cooper (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Cooper Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.