Cooley Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in CHARLOTTE, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $13K in total assets. Net investment income was $491.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$13K
+3.3% YoY
Revenue
$4K
+8239.6% YoY
Net Investment Income
$491
+20.3% YoY
Expenses
$4K
-53.5% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Cooley Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $619 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Cooley Family Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Cooley Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in CHARLOTTE, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $13K in total assets. Net investment income was $491.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $13,472 | $13,040 | $20,677 |
| Revenue | $4,003 | $48 | $1,682 |
| Expenses | $3,571 | $7,685 | $3,429 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | $7,614 | $3,336 |
| Net Investment Income | $491 | $408 | $306 |
| Distributable Amount | $619 | $829 | $1,038 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles J Cooley | President | — | — |
| Charles Jennings Cooley II | Secretary/Treasurer | — | — |
| Christopher Young Cooley | Vice President | — | — |
| Kathryn Cooley Heiser | Vice President | — | — |
| Nancy D Dry | Assistant Secretary | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cooley Family Foundation?
Cooley Family Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in CHARLOTTE, NC. It holds $13K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Cooley Family Foundation?
As of 2024, Cooley Family Foundation holds $13K in total assets with $4K in annual revenue.
Where does Cooley Family Foundation operate?
Cooley Family Foundation has awarded grants in Connecticut, North Carolina.
How much is Cooley Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Cooley Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $619 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Cooley Family Foundation's EIN?
Cooley Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-2026137. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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