George K and Cynthia R Cooney
George K and Cynthia R Cooney is a private foundation, based in Bronxville, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $152K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $88K. Net investment income was $8.
George K and Cynthia R Cooney at a glance
In short: George K and Cynthia R Cooney gave $88K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $87,650
- +582.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +14.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,956
- +496.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,225
- Total assets
- $152,430
- -36.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (84% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who George K and Cynthia R Cooney funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Destination College ($61K). Together the top 8 received $88K.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 36 grants of 39 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How George K and Cynthia R Cooney gives
- Giving grew 46% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2024) to $130K (2023). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $88K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Destination College Bronxville, NY | General Fund | $61,000 |
| Cardinals Appeal New York, NY | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Foundation for the New Jersey Hall of Fame Inc Newark, NJ | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Chabad House Palm Beach Palm Beach, FL | General Fund | $2,500 |
| Order of Malta New York, NY | General Fund | $1,950 |
| The Jordan Thearter Company Fulshear, TX | General Fund | $1,500 |
| Eastchester Volunteer Ambulance Corp Eastchester, NY | General Fund | $500 |
| Shriners Childrens Hospital Tampa, FL | General Fund | $200 |
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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 | $152,430 | $8 | $87,700 | $87,650 | 8 | $87,700 | $8 | $6,222 |
| 2024 | $240,122 | $100,013 | $12,900 | $12,850 | 7 | $12,900 | $13 | $8,747 |
| 2023 | $197,657 | $100,015 | $129,775 | $129,725 | 13 | $129,775 | $15 | $7,400 |
| 2022 | $182,717 | $100,030 | $60,100 | $60,000 | 3 | $60,100 | $30 | $7,186 |
| 2021 | $142,787 | $100,013 | $77,500 | $77,450 | 8 | — | $13 | $6,717 |
| 2020 | $121,524 | $231 | $68,650 | $68,600 | 14 | — | $231 | $8,722 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, George K and Cynthia R Cooney reported a distributable amount of $6K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
George K and Cynthia R Cooney's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Cynthia R. Cooney
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
George K. Cooney
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 George K and Cynthia R Cooney
How much does George K and Cynthia R Cooney give each year?
George K and Cynthia R Cooney gave $88K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $13K across 7 grants.
What is George K and Cynthia R Cooney's typical grant size?
George K and Cynthia R Cooney's median grant in 2025 was $2,225, and its average grant was $10,956, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does George K and Cynthia R Cooney give grants?
George K and Cynthia R Cooney gives mostly in New York: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does George K and Cynthia R Cooney give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of George K and Cynthia R Cooney's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are George K and Cynthia R Cooney's largest grantees?
George K and Cynthia R Cooney's largest 2025 grantees include Destination College ($61,000), Cardinals Appeal ($10,000) and Foundation for the New Jersey Hall of Fame Inc ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 92% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is George K and Cynthia R Cooney?
George K and Cynthia R Cooney reported $152K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $88K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is George K and Cynthia R Cooney's EIN?
George K and Cynthia R Cooney's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-7159912. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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