Cooper-Standard Foundation Inc
Cooper-Standard Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Northville, Michigan. Established in 2013, it supports communities where Cooper Standard employees work and live, with funding for children’s charities, education, health and wellness, and community revitalization.
Cooper-Standard Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Cooper-Standard Foundation Inc gave $64K across 24 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $64,000
- -20.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 24
- -7.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,667
- -13.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $747
- -96.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Michigan (69% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Cooper-Standard Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
The 2024 filing says requests must be submitted in writing and include proof of 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status, a description of the organization’s structure, purpose, history, and programs, a summary of the need and…
The 2024 filing says requests must be submitted in writing and include proof of 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status, a description of the organization’s structure, purpose, history, and programs, a summary of the need and intended use of support, and the geographic areas served. If an employee recommended the organization, include the employee’s name and location. The foundation’s website directs applicants to log in or create an account to submit a request. The filing states that there is no deadline.
- Contact
Application contact: Cooper-Standard Foundation
Mailing address: 40300 Traditions Drive, Northville, MI 48168
Phone: (248) 596-5900
Email: csfoundation@cooperstandard.com
Website: https://cooperstandardfoundation.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Cooper-Standard Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Junior Achievement ($15K). Together the top 10 received $48K.
Organizations only. It also paid 7 individual scholarships ($9,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
122 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 120 grants of 122 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation says its charitable contributions are made primarily in communities where Cooper Standard has a presence. Its 2025 grants went to recipients in Michigan (69% of grant dollars), Maryland (16%), Ohio (8%), Tennessee (5%), and Oregon (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Cooper-Standard Foundation Inc gives
- 47% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−7%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $64K (2025) to $520K (2020). In 2025 it made 24 grants totaling $64K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Achievement Detroit, MI | Community Support Services | $15,000 |
| Breakthrough T1D Hagerstown, MD | Support for Type 1 Diabetes Research | $10,000 |
| Michigan Colleges Alliance Detroit, MI | Education Support | $10,000 |
| Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | Five $1,000 Dollar Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI | Three $1,000 Dollar Scholarships | $3,000 |
| 7 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $9,000 |
| Baldwin Wallace University Berea, OH | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Hope College Holland, MI | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Michigan Technological University Houghton, MI | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Oakland Community College Auburn Hills, MI | Scholarship | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $747 | $44,000 | $64,000 | $64,000 | 24 | $64,000 |
| 2024 | $20,747 | $48,000 | $80,000 | $80,000 | 26 | $80,000 |
| 2023 | $52,747 | $81,000 | $73,000 | $73,000 | 20 | $73,000 |
| 2022 | $44,747 | $45,000 | $68,875 | $68,875 | 51 | $68,875 |
| 2021 | $68,622 | $534,436 | $479,632 | $479,554 | 1 | $479,554 |
| 2020 | $13,818 | $517,896 | $515,304 | $520,415 | 1 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is to strengthen communities where Cooper Standard employees work and live. Its stated focus areas are children’s charities, education, health and wellness, and community revitalization. The foundation also identifies direct donations and grants to charitable organizations, employee-engagement matching contributions, scholarships for employees’ children based on academic achievement and community involvement, and global crisis funding.
Among its 2025 grantees were universities and scholarship-related recipients. Michigan State University received $5,000 for five $1,000 scholarships; its own stated mission is to help students get college scholarships. Hope College received $1,000 for a scholarship and describes its mission as educating students for leadership and service through liberal arts programs in the context of the historic Christian faith. Other 2025 awards included $15,000 to Junior Achievement for community support services and $10,000 to Breakthrough T1D for Type 1 diabetes research.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 24 grants totaling $64,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $15,000, with a median of $1,000. Other notable awards included $10,000 to Michigan Colleges Alliance for education support, $5,000 to Michigan State University for five scholarships, and $3,000 to Central Michigan University for three scholarships.
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it makes charitable contributions primarily to nonprofit organizations in communities where Cooper Standard has a presence. It gives extra consideration to organizations or institutions involving Cooper Standard employees who contribute their time. Its stated priorities include children’s charities, education—especially science and math—health and wellness, and community revitalization. The filing lists sports teams and events, dinner fundraising events, private K–12 schools, and other foundations as ineligible.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists MaryAnn Kanary as President, Secretary, and Trustee; James Zabriskie as Treasurer; and Brian Bolt as Assistant Treasurer and a member of the Administrative Committee. Trustees listed are Larry Ott, Jeffrey Edwards, Jonathan Banas, and Patrick Clark. Susan Byron and Anne Mendels are listed on the Administrative Committee.
Cooper-Standard Foundation Inc is led by MaryAnn Kanary, President, Secretary & Trustee on every filing since 2023; none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
MaryAnn Kanary
President, Secretary & Trustee
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Edwards
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jonathan P Banas
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Larry Ott
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Patrick Clark
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Brian Bolt
Assistant Treasurer & Administrator Committee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
James Zabriskie
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Susan Byron
Administrative Committee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Anne Mendels
Administrative Committee
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Andrea Ebbitt (2020–2024) — Administrative Committee
- Former: Joanna Totsky (2020–2023) — President & Trustee
- Former: Michelle Abraham (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Jennifer Shupp (2020) — Administrative Committee
- Former: William Pumphrey Jr. (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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-Standard Foundation Inc
How much does Cooper-Standard Foundation Inc give each year?
Cooper-Standard Foundation Inc gave $64K across 24 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $80K across 26 grants.
What is Cooper-Standard Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Cooper-Standard Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,667, across 24 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Cooper-Standard Foundation Inc give grants?
Cooper-Standard Foundation Inc gives mostly in Michigan: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Maryland (16%) and Ohio (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Detroit, MI (2 grants).
Does Cooper-Standard Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 24 grants with a stated purpose on Cooper-Standard Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (17 grants).
Who are Cooper-Standard Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Cooper-Standard Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Junior Achievement ($15,000), Breakthrough T1D ($10,000) and Michigan Colleges Alliance ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 7 individual scholarships ($9,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Cooper-Standard Foundation Inc?
Cooper-Standard Foundation Inc reported $747 in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $44K.
What does Cooper-Standard Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s mission is to strengthen communities where Cooper Standard employees work and live. Its stated focus areas are children’s charities, education, health and wellness, and community revitalization. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Cooper-Standard Foundation Inc?
The 2024 filing says requests must be submitted in writing and include proof of 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status, a description of the organization’s structure, purpose, history, and programs, a summary of the need and… Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Cooper-Standard Foundation Inc's EIN?
Cooper-Standard Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-2610373. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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 2020 (received by the IRS June 29, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 23, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 22, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 25, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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