Dr Irving S Cooper Family Foundation
The Dr Irving S Cooper Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Naples, Florida. Its 2025 filing states that it grants funds to institutions based on their medical and humanitarian efforts.
Dr Irving S Cooper Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Dr Irving S Cooper Family Foundation gave $85K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Florida. 45% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $85,000
- +44.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- -15.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,727
- +70.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,500
- Total assets
- $1,550,157
- -0.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 45% first-time grantees (5 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (74% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Dr Irving S Cooper Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. It contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. The filing lists David Cooper as the contact; form and materials, deadlines, and restrictions on awards are listed as N/A.
- Contact
Application contact: David Cooper
Mailing address: 7717 Felspar Drive, Austin, TX 78739
Phone: (617) 216-9999
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dr Irving S Cooper Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Neighborhood Health Clinic ($20K). Together the top 10 received $82K.
Grant Size Distribution
46 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 46 grants of 46 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 74% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, 12% to Texas, 8% to Illinois, 4% to Louisiana, and 4% to New York. These figures describe the locations of 2025 grant recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Dr Irving S Cooper Family Foundation open to new grantees?
45%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 11 grantees (45%) 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 $7K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $7K first-time, $7K repeat.
- 36% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−7%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 90% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $58K (2023) to $173K (2020). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $85K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Neighborhood Health Clinic Naples, FL | To deliver quality medical care to low-income, working, but uninsured, adults in Collier county. | $20,000 |
| Baker Senior Center Naples Inc Naples, FL | To empower seniors and their families by giving them tools to address life's challenges | $10,000 |
| Hope Clinic Austin, TX | To support the mission of providing accessible medical care and health services to underserved individuals and families in the austin community. | $10,000 |
| Mental Health Association Naples, FL | Assistance with Healthcare Needs | $7,500 |
| Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida Inc Sarasota, FL | Provide affordable access to comprehensive reproductive healthcare and accurate health information through patient care,education and advocacy. | $7,500 |
| Dystonia Medical Research Foundation Chicago, IL | To advance research for more treatments and ultimately a cure, to promote awareness and education, and to support the needs and well being of affected individuals and families. | $6,500 |
| Parkinsons Foundation Miami, FL | To support research, education, and patient support initiatives related to parkinson's disease. | $6,500 |
| Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida Naples, FL | Serves sw fl by providing food bank to fight to end hunger | $6,000 |
| Champions for Learning the Education Foundation Naples, FL | To serve as a catalyst for educational success by investing in collier's students and educators | $5,000 |
| Grace at the Green Light Inc New Orleans, LA | To support programs in providing food, clothing, and essential assistance to individuals experiencing homelessness and hardship in the community. | $3,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,550,157 | $114,930 | $126,732 | $85,000 | 11 | $103,081 | $92,241 | $114,375 |
| 2024 | $1,558,544 | $104,667 | $103,428 | $59,000 | 13 | $81,978 | $83,696 | $104,338 |
| 2023 | $1,554,372 | $103,406 | $98,423 | $58,000 | 6 | $79,038 | $85,199 | $92,266 |
| 2022 | $1,552,975 | $110,735 | $128,412 | $91,500 | 8 | $105,430 | $91,939 | $94,167 |
| 2021 | $1,568,932 | $100,799 | $116,567 | $71,000 | 8 | $90,151 | $80,262 | $104,437 |
| 2020 | $1,584,065 | $311,299 | $211,842 | $172,500 | 19 | — | $293,467 | $90,702 |
| 2019 | $1,475,203 | $136,855 | $110,014 | $70,750 | 11 | — | $118,343 | $95,500 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dr Irving S Cooper Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $114K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated direct charitable activity is to grant funds to institutions based on their medical and humanitarian efforts. Its 2025 grants included organizations working in healthcare, senior support, mental health, medical research, food assistance, education, reproductive healthcare, and services for people experiencing homelessness.
Grantee descriptions illustrate this range. Neighborhood Health Clinic says it delivers medical and dental care to low-income, uninsured Collier County residents. Baker Senior Center Naples says it provides confidence, connection, and support to seniors in Collier and southern Lee counties. Dystonia Medical Research Foundation says it advances research into dystonia and promotes awareness. Grace at the Green Light says it provides basic needs and community to New Orleans’ unhoused population.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $85,000 through 11 grants. Grants ranged from $3,000 to $20,000, with a median grant of $6,500.
The largest reported grants were $20,000 to Neighborhood Health Clinic in Naples, Florida; $10,000 to Baker Senior Center Naples in Naples and $10,000 to Hope Clinic in Austin, Texas; and $7,500 each to Mental Health Association and Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida. Other reported grants included $6,500 to Dystonia Medical Research Foundation and $6,500 to Parkinsons Foundation; $6,000 to Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida; $5,000 to Champions for Learning The Education Foundation; and $3,000 each to Grace at the Green Light and KUMC Food Pantry.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Sissel Cooper Bos as trustee and David Cooper as trustee/manager.
Dr Irving S Cooper Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sissel Cooper Bos
Trustee
President → Trustee & Manager, 2023
Trustee & Manager → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Cooper
Trustee & Manager
Trustee → Trustee & Manager, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Dr Irving S Cooper Family Foundation
How much does Dr Irving S Cooper Family Foundation give each year?
Dr Irving S Cooper Family Foundation gave $85K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $59K across 13 grants.
What is Dr Irving S Cooper Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Dr Irving S Cooper Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $6,500, and its average grant was $7,727, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Dr Irving S Cooper Family Foundation that year got $7K on average.
Where does Dr Irving S Cooper Family Foundation give grants?
Dr Irving S Cooper Family Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Texas (12%) and Illinois (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Naples, FL (5 grants).
Does Dr Irving S Cooper Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Dr Irving S Cooper Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Dr Irving S Cooper Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Dr Irving S Cooper Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Neighborhood Health Clinic ($20,000), Baker Senior Center Naples Inc ($10,000) and Hope Clinic ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Dr Irving S Cooper Family Foundation?
Dr Irving S Cooper Family Foundation reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $103K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $114K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Dr Irving S Cooper Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated direct charitable activity is to grant funds to institutions based on their medical and humanitarian efforts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dr Irving S Cooper Family Foundation?
The foundation 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 Dr Irving S Cooper Family Foundation's EIN?
Dr Irving S Cooper Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2012011. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Dr Irving S Cooper Family 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 22, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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