Cooper Family Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Cooper Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in South Burlington, Vermont. In tax year 2025 it gave $135,000 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $65,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$135,000
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$65,000
- Assets$3.4 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2025 was up from $119,500 the year before.
13% 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 | $331,800 | 26 | $2.7 million |
| 2024 | $119,500 | 22 | $3.1 million |
| 2025 | $135,000 | 23 | $3.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Robert F Cooper 1505 Spear Street, South Burlington, VT 05403 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (802) 862-8004 |
| What to submit | Requests should be made in writing |
| Deadlines | There are no deadlines |
What Cooper Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 2 | $75,000 |
| Vermont | 19 | $53,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Habitat for Humanity | General support | $65,000 |
| Marco Presbyterian Church | General support | $10,000 |
| Parks Foundation of Burlington | General support | $6,000 |
| Camp-Ta-Kum-Ta | General support | $5,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House | General support | $5,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| University of Vermont Childrens Hospital | General support | $5,000 |
| Uvm Home Health & Hospice | General support | $5,000 |
| Uvmmc Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club - Burlington | General support | $5,000 |
| Kurn Hattin Homes | General support | $3,000 |
| Folds of Honor | General support | $2,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation | General support | $2,000 |
| Vermont Association for the Blind | General support | $2,000 |
| Greater Burlington YMCA | General support | $2,000 |
| Flynn Center for the Performing Arts | General support | $1,000 |
| Lake Champlain Community Sailing Center | General support | $1,000 |
| Mentor Vermont | General support | $1,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | General support | $1,000 |
| Shelburne Farms | General support | $1,000 |
| Shelburne Museum | General support | $1,000 |
| Toys for Kids | General support | $1,000 |
| Vermont Historical Society | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert F Cooper
- R Scott Cooper
- Tracy Lynne Cresta
- Ronald R Plante
Questions people ask
Does Cooper Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: There are no deadlines.
How much does Cooper Family Foundation Inc give?
$135,000 in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Cooper Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert F Cooper (Pres/Treas, As Req'd), R Scott Cooper (1st V. Pres, As Req'd), Tracy Lynne Cresta (2nd V. Pres, As Req'd) and Ronald R Plante (Secretary, As Req'd).
What does Cooper Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, health and environment and conservation.