Cooper Foundation is located in Lincoln, NE. The organization was established in 1973. According to its NTEE Classification (T20) the organization is classified as: Private Grantmaking Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Cooper Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Since 2019, Cooper Foundation has awarded 436 individual grants totaling $4,927,209. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
E Arthur Thompson Chair | 2 | $18,024 | |
Kim Robak Trustee | 2 | $1,550 | |
Brad Korell Treasurer | 2 | $1,700 | |
Jack D Campbell Trustee | 2 | $1,650 | |
Connie Duncan Vice Chair | 2 | $1,700 | |
Tyre J Mcdowell Trustee | 2 | $1,650 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
| Interest on Savings | $8,249 |
| Dividends & Interest | $243,563 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain on Sale of Assets | -$873,769 |
| Capital Gain Net Income | $0 |
| Net ST Capital Gain | $0 |
| Income Modifications | $0 |
| Profit on Inventory Sales | $0 |
| Other Income | $0 |
| Total Revenue | -$621,957 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc | $157,147 |
| Other employee salaries and wages | $88,844 |
| Pension plans, employee benefits | $67,572 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Taxes | $20,437 |
| Depreciation | $2,463 |
| Occupancy | $47,460 |
| Travel, conferences, and meetings | $11,796 |
| Printing and publications | $739 |
| Other expenses | $37,176 |
| Total operating and administrative expenses | $487,035 |
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $515,722 |
| Total expenses and disbursements | $1,002,757 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,087 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $263,772 |
| Net Accounts receivable | $0 |
| Net Pledges Receivable | $0 |
| Grants receivable | $0 |
| Receivables from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Net other notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $22,554 |
| Net Investments - land, buildings, equipment | $0 |
| Investments—mortgage loans | $0 |
| Investments—other | $25,180,238 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,492 |
| Other assets | $329,879 |
| Total assets | $25,804,022 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $25,973 |
| Grants payable | $173,081 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Mortgages and other notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $336,071 |
| Total liabilities | $535,125 |
Over the last fiscal year, Cooper Foundation has awarded $658,462 in support to 54 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
ANGELS THEATRE COMPANY PURPOSE: PROGRAM | $5,000 |
LINCOLN ARTS COUNCIL PURPOSE: OPERATING | $10,000 |
LINCOLN CROSSROADS FESTIVAL PURPOSE: PROGRAM | $5,000 |
LINCOLN CHORAL ARTISTS PURPOSE: PROGRAM | $2,500 |
LINCOLN ORCHESTRA ASSOCIATION PURPOSE: PROGRAM | $10,000 |
LINCOLN MUSIC TEACHERS ASSOCIATION PURPOSE: PROGRAM | $7,500 |