Lynne Cooper Harvey Foundation
The Lynne Cooper Harvey Foundation is a private foundation established in 1981 and based in River Forest, Illinois. The foundation was founded in the name of Lynne Cooper Harvey, a pioneering radio producer and the first producer to be inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame in 1977.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$12.6M
+8.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$719K
+19.6% YoY
Grant Count
28
+16.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$26K
+2.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary giving focuses on:
- Animal welfare and protection
- Children's services
- Education
- Health care
The foundation has demonstrated particular commitment to animal rescue and welfare causes, as well as support for educational initiatives.
Grantmaking
The foundation made grants totaling $625,500 in its most recent fiscal year (ending June 2024). Typical grant awards range from $1,000 to $175,000.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grantmaking focuses primarily in Illinois, Virginia, and New York.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year Ending June 2024:
- Total Assets: $11,609,312
- Total Revenues: $435,409
- Total Expenses: $618,926
- Total Grants Made: $625,500
Staffing: The foundation operates with no employees.
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $12,609,155 | $11,609,312 | $12,320,683 |
| Revenue | $1,685,449 | $435,409 | $1,726,872 |
| Expenses | $728,080 | $618,926 | $769,929 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $728,080 | $618,926 | $769,929 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,699,533 | $505,558 | $1,726,872 |
| Distributable Amount | $779,834 | $724,984 | $705,109 |
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 2025
Grant Size Distribution
127 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Paul H Aurandt serves as President of the foundation.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul H Aurandt II | President | — | — |
| Dina Kinnan | Secretary | — | — |
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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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