James F Cooper and Jean M Cooper
James F Cooper and Jean M Cooper is a private foundation, based in Chanute, KS. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $100K. Net investment income was $319K.
James F Cooper and Jean M Cooper at a glance
In short: James F Cooper and Jean M Cooper gave $100K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $100K), mostly in Kansas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $100,000
- -73.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -66.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $100,000
- -18.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $4,657,984
- +7.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Kansas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who James F Cooper and Jean M Cooper funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was USD 413 ($100K).
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 17 (59%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How James F Cooper and Jean M Cooper gives
- Giving fell 56% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 43% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $60K (2020) to $370K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $100K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| USD 413 Chanute, KS | Charitable Donation | $100,000 |
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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 | $4,657,984 | $331,830 | $112,514 | $100,000 | 1 | $100,000 | $319,316 | $230,501 |
| 2023 | $4,327,521 | $210,844 | $375,363 | $370,000 | 3 | $370,000 | $186,814 | $209,264 |
| 2022 | $4,342,799 | $218,202 | $182,118 | $177,500 | 6 | $177,500 | $206,061 | $208,737 |
| 2021 | $4,462,883 | $362,914 | $232,292 | $226,260 | 6 | $226,260 | $356,882 | $198,590 |
| 2020 | $4,204,538 | $135,865 | $68,976 | $60,000 | 1 | — | $126,889 | $179,767 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, James F Cooper and Jean M Cooper reported a distributable amount of $231K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
James F Cooper and Jean M Cooper is led by Philip A. Jarred, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Philip A. Jarred
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Karen K. Jarred
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 James F Cooper and Jean M Cooper
How much does James F Cooper and Jean M Cooper give each year?
James F Cooper and Jean M Cooper gave $100K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $370K across 3 grants.
How large is James F Cooper and Jean M Cooper?
James F Cooper and Jean M Cooper reported $4.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $100K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $231K (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.
Where does James F Cooper and Jean M Cooper operate?
James F Cooper and Jean M Cooper has awarded grants in Kansas.
What is James F Cooper and Jean M Cooper's EIN?
James F Cooper and Jean M Cooper's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2832509. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020–2024
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