Lisa and Clay Cooley Family Foundation
The Lisa and Clay Cooley Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas, established in 2021. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with a focus on supporting philanthropic and nonprofit endeavors that directly impact and benefit the North Texas area.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.0M
-13.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.6M
+9.9% YoY
Grant Count
30
-31.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$87K
+61.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding areas include:
- Performing arts
- Education
- Philanthropy and voluntarism
- Human services
The foundation reports a geographic focus on Texas, New York, and Tennessee.
Grantmaking
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Texas, New York, and Tennessee, with particular emphasis on the North Texas area.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 31, 2024:
- Total assets: $4,025,962
- Total giving: $2,615,948
- Total revenues: $2,073,266
- Total expenses: $2,688,374
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,025,962 | $4,641,070 | $4,629,103 |
| Revenue | $2,073,266 | $2,439,052 | $3,204,764 |
| Expenses | $2,688,374 | $2,427,085 | $2,768,174 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $2,626,755 | $2,396,443 | $2,754,525 |
| Net Investment Income | $35,406 | $30,497 | $35,730 |
| Distributable Amount | $148,104 | $159,974 | $134,896 |
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
158 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLAY E COOLEY | PRESIDENT/TREASURER | 1 | — |
| LISA C COOLEY | VICE PRESIDENT/SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| CHASE COOLEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CIARA COOLEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CHANCE COOLEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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