Frances & Dawson Cooper Educational is a private foundation focused on Education, based in GATESVILLE, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 10 grants totaling $49K. Net investment income was $41K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.0M
-0.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$49K
+270.9% YoY
Grant Count
10
+100.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$5K
+85.4% YoY
About Frances & Dawson Cooper Educational
Based on IRS filings
Frances & Dawson Cooper Educational is a private foundation focused on Education, based in GATESVILLE, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 10 grants totaling $49K. Net investment income was $41K.
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 | $1,043,140 | $1,052,108 | $1,036,788 |
| Revenue | $41,321 | $29,954 | $25,134 |
| Expenses | $50,289 | $14,634 | $31,126 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $48,528 | $13,085 | $24,914 |
| Net Investment Income | $41,321 | $29,954 | $25,134 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
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
46 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Texas State University - Kamryn Hig ($10,935), Texas Tech University - Sarah Saund ($7,500), Am University - Emma Blakley ($5,720).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY - JILL TR STEPHENVILLE, TX | SCHOLARSHIP | $2,650 |
| TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY - KYLE COWARD LUBBOCK, TX | SCHOLARSHIP | $2,823 |
| TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY - JENNA COWAR LUBBOCK, TX | SCHOLARSHIP | $3,000 |
| TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY - SARAH SAUND LUBBOCK, TX | SCHOLARSHIP | $7,500 |
| AM UNIVERSITY - EMMA BLAKLEY COLLEGE STATION, TX | SCHOLARSHIP | $5,720 |
| TEXAS AM UNIVERSITY - SAMUEL BELT COLLEGE STATION, TX | SCHOLARSHIP | $4,500 |
| TEMPLE COLLEGE - RIANN TIPPIT TEMPLE, TX | SCHOLARSHIP | $2,400 |
| TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY - KAMRYN HIG SAN MARCOS, TX | SCHOLARSHIP | $10,935 |
| TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY - GEORGIA ROG LUBBOCK, TX | SCHOLARSHIP | $4,500 |
| TEXAS AM UNIVERSITY - COOPER SUTTON COLLEGE STATION, TX | SCHOLARSHIP | $4,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrett L Pollard | Trustee | — | — |
| Elizabeth Shoaf | Trustee | — | — |
| Roger A Miller | Trustee | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Frances & Dawson Cooper Educational?
Frances & Dawson Cooper Educational is a private foundation focused on Education, based in GATESVILLE, TX. It holds $1.0M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Frances & Dawson Cooper Educational?
As of 2024, Frances & Dawson Cooper Educational holds $1.0M in total assets with $41K in annual revenue. It awarded 10 grants totaling $49K in 2024.
Where does Frances & Dawson Cooper Educational operate?
Frances & Dawson Cooper Educational has awarded grants in Texas.
What size grants does Frances & Dawson Cooper Educational award?
In 2024, Frances & Dawson Cooper Educational awarded 10 grants totaling $49K — an average of about $5K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Frances & Dawson Cooper Educational's EIN?
Frances & Dawson Cooper Educational's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-6494283. 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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