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The Howard J Cooperman Charitable Foundation

Preselected recipients only Palmerton, Pennsylvania · EIN 207529801

The Howard J Cooperman Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Palmerton, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2023 it gave $973,279 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $319,836 and the largest $321,107. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.

How to apply

The Howard J Cooperman Charitable 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Howard J Cooperman Charitable Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Pennsylvania.

StateGrantsAmount
Pennsylvania2$639,672
Delaware1$321,107
Florida1$10,500
New York1$2,000

Grants paid in 2023

All 5 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
American Gift Fund Donor Advised Fu
Wilmington, DE
Donor advised fund organized to support other organizations involved in charitable, educational, cultural and community assistance goals.$321,107
JD Cooperman HJC Foundation Daf
Jenkintown, PA
Donor advised fund organized to support other organizations involved in charitable, educational, cultural and community assistance goals.$319,836
The Ack 2020 Foundation Daf
Jenkintown, PA
Donor advised fund organized to support other organizations involved in charitable, educational, cultural and community assistance goals.$319,836
Shriners Hopitals for Children
Tampa, FL
Children's medical care$10,500
Friends of the Idf
New York, NY
Assitance to military$2,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2023 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Howard J Cooperman Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Howard J Cooperman Charitable Foundation give?

$973,279 in tax year 2023, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $319,836.

Who runs The Howard J Cooperman Charitable Foundation?

Its 2023 filing lists Marc S Cooperman (Trustee), Jay A Cooperman (Trustee) and Alisa Kohn (Trustee).

What does The Howard J Cooperman Charitable Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.

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