The Cooper Steel Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Cooper Steel Foundation is a private foundation in Shelbyville, Tennessee. In tax year 2025 it gave $16,500 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $9,000. 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$16,500
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$9,000
- Assets$1.7 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $9,000 the year before.
50% 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 | $1,000 | 1 | $506,786 |
| 2024 | $9,000 | 2 | $594,675 |
| 2025 | $16,500 | 3 | $1.7 million |
How to apply
The Cooper Steel 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 2 | $11,500 |
| Iowa | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | $9,000 | |
| March of Dimes | To further the purposes of charitable organization. | $5,000 |
| Nurses for Newborns | To further the purposes of charitable organization. | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Gary K Cooper
Questions people ask
Does The Cooper Steel Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Cooper Steel Foundation give?
$16,500 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Cooper Steel Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Gary K Cooper (Trustee).