Lisa and Clay Cooley Family Foundation

DALLAS, TX EIN: 85-4395603

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

-31.8% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$87K

+61.2% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lisa and Clay Cooley Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $148K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

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

Texas $9.5M (99%)

New York $52K (1%)

Georgia $21K (0%)

Tennessee $15K (0%)

California $13K (0%)

Pennsylvania $10K (0%)

States

California Georgia New York Pennsylvania Tennessee Texas

Cities

AddisonArlingtonAtlantaAustinAzleBronxCarrolltonCoppellDallasFreeportFriscoGainesvilleHoustonHurstIrvingLos AngelesLubbockNashvilleNew YorkPhiladelphia

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

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Preston Road Church of Christ ($1,200,000), Southern Methodist University ($500,000), Salvation Army ($375,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
ABILITY CONNECTION DALLAS, TX	SERVE PEOPLE WITH ALL TYPES OF INTELLECTUAL OR OTHER DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ACROSS TEXAS	$15,000
AFP GREATER DALLAS CHAPTER DALLAS, TX	IN HONOR OF KIM HEXT	$500
ALL STARS PROJECT NEW YORK, NY	TO SUPPORT 2024 FALL BENEFIT AND BRING AFTERSCHOOL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS TO DALLAS YOUTH	$5,000
BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE DALLAS FOUNDATION DALLAS, TX	CELEBRATING WOMEN FUND	$1,000
CHILDRENS CANCER FUND DALLAS, TX	REGAL SPONSOR	$10,000
COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION OF TEXAS DALLAS, TX	THE SWEETHEART BALL FUND	$101,500
COUNCIL FOR LIFE DALLAS, TX	2024 CELEBRATING LIFE	$24,500
COUNTRY MUSIC FOUNDATION INC NASHVILLE, TN	ALL FOR THE HALL DALLAS	$10,000
CRISTO REY DALLAS HIGH SCHOOL INC DALLAS, TX	TO SUPPORT GROW THE GROVE	$3,500
CRYSTAL CHARITY BALL DALLAS, TX	2024 FASHION SHOW AND UNDERWRITING	$147,068

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

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Lisa and Clay Cooley Family Foundation fund?

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.

How do I apply for a grant from Lisa and Clay Cooley Family Foundation?

**Grant Activity:** • Made 41 grants in 2024 • Total giving in 2024: $2,615,948 • Typical award range: $200–$1,200,000 **Recent Grants (2024):** • A Boss-Salvation Army (Capital Campaign): $375,000 • Crystal Charity Ball (2024 Fashion Show and Underwriting): $147,068 • Communities Foundation of Texas (The Sweetheart Ball Fund): $101,500

Where does Lisa and Clay Cooley Family Foundation make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Texas, New York, and Tennessee, with particular emphasis on the North Texas area.

What size grants does Lisa and Clay Cooley Family Foundation award?

In 2024, Lisa and Clay Cooley Family Foundation awarded 30 grants totaling $2.6M — an average of about $87K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Lisa and Clay Cooley Family Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Lisa and Clay Cooley Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $148K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Lisa and Clay Cooley Family Foundation's EIN?

Lisa and Clay Cooley Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-4395603. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.