Constance M Cooper Charitable Foundation
CONSTANCE M COOPER CHARITABLE is a private foundation based in Overland Park, Kansas. Its 2024 grants supported charitable and educational organizations, a church and school, and medical research and care, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Missouri and Kansas.
Constance M Cooper Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Constance M Cooper Charitable Foundation gave $820K across 92 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in Missouri. 14% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $820,000
- +0.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 92
- +7.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,913
- -6.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $11,957,621
- +2.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (13 of 92, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Missouri (69% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Constance M Cooper Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 13220 Metcalf Avenue Suite 100, Overland Park, KS 66213
Phone: (816) 756-5800
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Constance M Cooper Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Rockhurst High School ($64K). Together the top 10 received $278K.
Grant Size Distribution
471 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 464 grants of 471 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Missouri recipients received 69% of grant dollars and Kansas recipients received 19%. Recipients in Maryland, New York, and Nebraska each received 3%, 1%, and 1%, respectively.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 92 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Constance M Cooper Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 13 of 92 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 65% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−13%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 119% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $817K (2023) to $997K (2020). In 2024 it made 92 grants totaling $820K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rockhurst High School Kansas City, MO | Fincl Support of Educational Org. | $64,000 |
| Notre Dame De Sion Kansas City, MO | Fincl Support of Educational Org. | $34,000 |
| Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City, MO | Fincl Support of Charitable Org. | $27,500 |
| Bishop Miege High School Shawnee Mission, KS | Fincl Support of Educational Org. | $27,000 |
| Kauffman Center for the Performing Kansas City, MO | Fincl Support of Charitable Org. | $25,000 |
| Alzheimer's Assoc - Heart of Americ Prairie Village, KS | Fincl Support of Charitable Org. | $20,000 |
| Avila University Kansas City, MO | Fincl Support of Educational Org. | $20,000 |
| Bishop Sullivan Center Kansas City, MO | Fincl Support of Charitable Org. | $20,000 |
| St Luke's Foundation FBO Crittento Kansas City, MO | Fincl Support of Med Research/Care | $20,000 |
| St Peter's Catholic Church Kansas City, MO | Fincl Support of Church & School | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11,957,621 | $1,423,158 | $1,187,725 | $820,000 | 92 | $1,023,902 | $1,259,335 | $857,293 |
| 2023 | $11,728,743 | $757,588 | $1,159,714 | $816,833 | 86 | $1,008,325 | $606,199 | $797,678 |
| 2022 | $12,099,262 | $328,807 | $1,318,245 | $933,200 | 90 | $1,128,784 | $157,366 | $821,158 |
| 2021 | $13,086,075 | $967,432 | $1,322,838 | $943,650 | 105 | $1,150,613 | $774,861 | $899,929 |
| 2020 | $13,434,049 | $344,861 | $1,346,173 | $997,200 | 98 | — | $193,856 | $810,158 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Constance M Cooper Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $857K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for educational and charitable organizations, as well as church and school institutions and medical research and care.
The grantees describe a range of activities: Avila University says it provides undergraduate and graduate education in a Catholic, values-based learning community; Bishop Sullivan Center says it provides food, job-finding help, and other aid to people experiencing financial hardship. The Children’s Place says it provides mental health services for young children who have experienced trauma, and Kansas City Hospice says it brings care and support to people affected by serious illness or grief.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 92 grants totaling $820,000. Awards ranged from $1,000 to $64,000, with a median grant of $10,000. Among the largest grants were $64,000 to Rockhurst High School, $34,000 to Notre Dame de Sion, $27,500 to Children’s Mercy Hospital, $27,000 to Bishop Miege High School, and $25,000 to the Kauffman Center for the Performing.
Other 2024 grants included $20,000 each to Avila University, Bishop Sullivan Center, St. Luke’s Foundation for Crittenton, and St. Peter’s Catholic Church. The foundation also gave $12,500 to The Children’s Place and $11,000 to Rockhurst University.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Edward J Houlehan and John G Houlehan as co-trustees.
Constance M Cooper Charitable Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Edward J. Houlehan
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
16 hrs/week
$129K (2020) → $137K (2024)
John G. Houlehan
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
16 hrs/week
$129K (2020) → $137K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $137K, to Edward J Houlehan (Co-Trustee,). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Constance M Cooper Charitable Foundation
How much does Constance M Cooper Charitable Foundation give each year?
Constance M Cooper Charitable Foundation gave $820K across 92 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $817K across 86 grants.
What is Constance M Cooper Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Constance M Cooper Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $8,913, across 92 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Constance M Cooper Charitable Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does Constance M Cooper Charitable Foundation give grants?
Constance M Cooper Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Missouri: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Kansas (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Kansas City, MO (53 grants), Overland Park, KS (7 grants), Prairie Village, KS (3 grants) and Kansas City, KS (3 grants).
Does Constance M Cooper Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 92 grants with a stated purpose on Constance M Cooper Charitable Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Fincl Support of Charitable Org." (61 grants), "Fincl Support of Educational Org." (18 grants) and "Fincl Support of Religious Org." (3 grants).
Who are Constance M Cooper Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Constance M Cooper Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Rockhurst High School ($64,000), Notre Dame De Sion ($34,000) and Children's Mercy Hospital ($27,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 15% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Constance M Cooper Charitable Foundation?
Constance M Cooper Charitable Foundation reported $12.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $857K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Constance M Cooper Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for educational and charitable organizations, as well as church and school institutions and medical research and care. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Constance M Cooper Charitable Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Constance M Cooper Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Constance M Cooper Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-1826447. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Constance M Cooper Charitable Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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