Cooper Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Birmingham, Alabama. The foundation was established and received its IRS tax-exempt ruling in May 2019. It operates as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization classified under IRC Section 501(c)(03).
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$682K
+131.4% YoY
Grant Count
34
+41.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$20K
+63.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding interests include:
- Religion and Christian nonprofits
- Churches and church repairs
- Education
- Human services
- Youth development and leadership
- Scouting organizations
- Philanthropy and voluntarism
Grantmaking
The foundation accepts applications. Potential grantees should contact the foundation directly for application guidelines.
Grant Range
$600–$150,000
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Alabama, New York, and Florida, with a concentration of grants in Alabama.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $13,234,800 (2024)
- Total Annual Giving: $681,600 (2024)
- Annual Income: $11.2 million
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Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
102 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Cathedral Church of the Advent ($150,000), Renew Birmingham ($57,500), Rooted Ministries ($50,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| APALACHICOLA RIVERKEEPER APALACHICOLA, FL | TO PROTECT THE APALACHICOLA RIVER AND BAY. | $10,000 |
| BIG LIFE NAPLES, FL | TO BRING PEOPLE AROUND THE WORLD TO CHRIST. | $5,000 |
| CAMP ALPINE MENTONE, AL | SUMMER CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS FOR KIDS | $20,000 |
| CARRY WELL BIRMINGHAM, AL | TO HELP WOMEN RECOVER FROM LOSS THROUGH GOD. | $5,000 |
| CATHEDRAL CHURCH OF THE ADVENT BIRMINGHAM, AL | TO HELP UNITE PEOPLE WITH EACH OTHER IN CHRIST. | $150,000 |
| EXCEPTIONAL FOUNDATION BIRMINGHAM, AL | TO PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR THOSE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. | $2,500 |
| LEGACY MINISTRIES DADEVILLE, AL | TO BRING PEOPLE TO CHRIST. | $8,000 |
| OCEAN CLEAN UP NP FOUNDATION NEW YORK, NY | TO HELP REMOVE PLASTIC FROM THE OCEANS THROUGH PREVENTION AND CLEANUP. | $10,000 |
| REFORMED UNIVERSITY FELLOWSHIP CHARLOTTE, NC | TO CONNECT COLLEGE STUDENTS WITH CHRIST. | $5,000 |
| ROOTED MINISTRIES BIRMINGHAM, AL | YOUTH MINISTRIES. | $50,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is governed by trustees, including Kimberly A Cooper and James D Cooper, who serve as trustees with no reported compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WILEY H COOPER IV | PRESIDENT, TREASURER, DIRECTOR | 0.2 | — |
| TANYA MELTON COOPER | VICE PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR | 0.2 | — |
| WILEY H COOPER V | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| DAWSON DRINKARD COOPER | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| DAVID WYETH COOPER | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| GRIFFIN DEAN COOPER | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| CARLTON RAMONA COOPER | SECRETARY, DIRECTOR | 0.2 | — |
Contact Information
- Address: PO Box 131387, Birmingham, AL 35213-6387
- Telephone: 205-541-4334
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Cooper Family Foundation fund?
The foundation's primary funding interests include: • Religion and Christian nonprofits • Churches and church repairs • Education • Human services • Youth development and leadership • Scouting organizations • Philanthropy and voluntarism
How do I apply for a grant from Cooper Family Foundation?
**Grant Activity:** • Total giving: $681,600 (2024 data) • Typical grant range: $600–$150,000 • Recent grant activity shows 24 grants awarded in 2024 with a median grant of $5,000 and range of $2,000–$100,000 **Recent Grant Recipients (2023):** • Cathedral Church of the Advent: $100,000 • Camp Alpine: $20,000 • Exceptional Foundation: $3,000 • Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama: $5,000 • Big Life: $5,000 • Never Thirst: $5,000 **Application Process:** The foundation accepts applicatio…
Where does Cooper Family Foundation make grants?
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Alabama, New York, and Florida, with a concentration of grants in Alabama.
What size grants does Cooper Family Foundation award?
In 2024, Cooper Family Foundation awarded 34 grants totaling $682K — an average of about $20K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Cooper Family Foundation's EIN?
Cooper Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-4098203. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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