Cooper-MacGrath Foundation
The Cooper-MacGrath Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. It reported 11 grants totaling $385,000 in 2024, all to organizations in Washington state; the listed grants were for general and unrestricted purposes.
Cooper-MacGrath Foundation at a glance
In short: Cooper-MacGrath Foundation gave $385K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $35K), mostly in Washington. 55% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $385,000
- +45.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $35,000
- +45.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $5,501,881
- +16.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 55% first-time grantees (6 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% 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 Cooper-MacGrath Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Cooper-MacGrath Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Rainier Scholars ($75K). Together the top 10 received $370K.
Grant Size Distribution
52 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 45 grants of 52 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to organizations in Washington state.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Cooper-MacGrath Foundation open to new grantees?
55%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 11 grantees (55%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $29K; repeat grants $42K. How we count
Medians: $30K first-time, $40K repeat.
- 45% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 93% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 118% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2024). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $125K (2019) to $385K (2024). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $385K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rainier Scholars Seattle, WA | General & Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Roots Young Adult Shelter Seattle, WA | General & Unrestricted | $55,000 |
| Rainier Prep Seattle, WA | General & Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| API Chaya Seattle, WA | General & Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| Healing Lodge of the Seven Nations Spokane VLY, WA | General & Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| Chief Seattle Club Seattle, WA | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Marys Place Seattle Seattle, WA | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Olive Crest Bellevue, WA | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Friends of Youth Kirkland, WA | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Youth Eastside Services Bellevue, WA | General & Unrestricted | $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 | $5,501,881 | $1,175,043 | $407,539 | $385,000 | 11 | $407,539 | $176,565 | $346,378 |
| 2023 | $4,734,377 | $1,043,580 | $292,865 | $265,000 | 11 | $287,098 | $136,880 | $251,567 |
| 2022 | $3,983,662 | $961,713 | $249,432 | $225,000 | 10 | $247,432 | $241,272 | $212,624 |
| 2021 | $3,271,381 | $1,097,076 | $222,034 | $200,000 | 10 | $219,244 | $130,932 | $195,887 |
| 2020 | $2,396,339 | $636,708 | $210,671 | $195,000 | 10 | — | $190,154 | $133,463 |
| 2019 | $1,970,302 | $314,010 | $140,121 | $125,000 | 7 | — | $64,010 | $118,721 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Cooper-MacGrath Foundation reported a distributable amount of $346K 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 grantees include organizations working in education, youth services, housing, and health. For example, Rainier Scholars says it cultivates the academic potential and leadership skills of underrepresented students, while ROOTS Young Adult Shelter says it partners with young adults on their journey to stability. Mary’s Place Seattle says it provides shelter and resources for families facing or experiencing homelessness, and Healing Lodge of the Seven Nations describes itself as an Indigenous-focused health organization serving adolescents and their families.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 11 grants totaling $385,000. Grant amounts ranged from $15,000 to $75,000, with a median of $30,000. Its largest awards included $75,000 to Rainier Scholars, $55,000 to ROOTS Young Adult Shelter, $40,000 to Rainier Prep, and $35,000 each to API Chaya and Healing Lodge of the Seven Nations. All 11 listed 2024 grants were for general and unrestricted purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Anna Zimmerman as a director; Christopher Zimmerman as a director, secretary, and co-president; Jill Zimmerman as a director; and Laura Zimmerman as a co-president and director.
Cooper-MacGrath Foundation is led by Christopher Zimmerman, Director, Secretary & Co- President on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Christopher Zimmerman
Director, Secretary & Co- President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Zimmerman
Co- President & Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anna Zimmerman
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jill Zimmerman
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Cooper-MacGrath Foundation
How much does Cooper-MacGrath Foundation give each year?
Cooper-MacGrath Foundation gave $385K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $265K across 11 grants.
What is Cooper-MacGrath Foundation's typical grant size?
Cooper-MacGrath Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $30,000, and its average grant was $35,000, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Cooper-MacGrath Foundation that year got $29K on average.
Where does Cooper-MacGrath Foundation give grants?
Cooper-MacGrath Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (7 grants) and Bellevue, WA (2 grants).
Does Cooper-MacGrath Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Cooper-MacGrath Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Cooper-MacGrath Foundation's largest grantees?
Cooper-MacGrath Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Rainier Scholars ($75,000), Roots Young Adult Shelter ($55,000) and Rainier Prep ($40,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Cooper-MacGrath Foundation?
Cooper-MacGrath Foundation reported $5.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $408K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $346K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Cooper-MacGrath Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees include organizations working in education, youth services, housing, and health. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Cooper-MacGrath Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Cooper-MacGrath Foundation's EIN?
Cooper-MacGrath Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-3233188. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does Cooper-MacGrath 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 14, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 4, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 2, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 2, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Cooper-MacGrath Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/cooper-macgrath-foundation-morg_b0fb380aeed14dd7bc03cfde2405410f
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