Lynne Cooper Harvey Foundation

RIVER FOREST, IL EIN: 36-3148657

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

+16.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$26K

+2.5% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lynne Cooper Harvey Foundation reported a distributable amount of $780K for 2025 — 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 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

Illinois $1.3M (35%)

New York $878K (24%)

Virginia $789K (22%)

Arizona $186K (5%)

California $131K (4%)

Indiana $123K (3%)

Pennsylvania $73K (2%)

Florida $58K (2%)

+4 more states

States

Arkansas Arizona California Florida Illinois Indiana Michigan New Hampshire New York Pennsylvania Tennessee Virginia

Cities

ChicagoCrystal LakeGrayslakeHarrisonburgHillsdaleLa Grange ParkLancasterLos AngelesMemphisMichigan CityNew FreedomNew PaltzNew YorkNorfolkOak ParkOraclePhoenixPompano BeachRoanokeSan Andreas

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.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Feltsman Piano Foundation Ltd ($100,000), Peta ($100,000), Animal Care League ($50,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
Angels of Assisi Roanoke, VA	Animal welfare and protection	$15,000
Animal Care League Oak Park, IL	Animal protection and welfare	$50,000
Animal Rescue Inc New Freedom, PA	Animal protection and welfare	$15,000
Arizona Humane Society Phoenix, AZ	Animal protection and welfare	$10,000
CatNap From the Heart La Grange Park, IL	Animal protection and welfare	$10,000
Cats Cradle of the Shenandoah Valle Harrisonburg, VA	Animal protection and welfare	$15,000
Farm Sanctuary Watkins Glen, NY	Animal protection and welfare	$50,000
Feltsman Piano Foundation Ltd New Paltz, NY	Provide grants and scholarships to promising and gifted piano students	$100,000
Felines Canines Chicago, IL	Animal protection and welfare	$10,000
Frieds Cat Shelter Michigan City, IN	Animal protection and welfare	$25,000

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	—	—

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Lynne Cooper Harvey Foundation fund?

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.

How do I apply for a grant from Lynne Cooper Harvey Foundation?

**Grant Activity & Amounts:** 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. **Recent Grants (2024):** • Vladimir and Haewon Feltsman Piano Foundation: $100,000 (for scholarships to promising and gifted piano students) • PAWS Chicago: $50,000 (animal protection and welfare) • Animal Care League (ACL): $50,000 (animal protection and welfare) • The Rolling Dog Farm: $10,000 (animal protection and …

Where does Lynne Cooper Harvey Foundation make grants?

The foundation's grantmaking focuses primarily in Illinois, Virginia, and New York.

What size grants does Lynne Cooper Harvey Foundation award?

In 2025, Lynne Cooper Harvey Foundation awarded 28 grants totaling $719K — an average of about $26K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Lynne Cooper Harvey Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Lynne Cooper Harvey Foundation reported a distributable amount of $780K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Lynne Cooper Harvey Foundation's EIN?

Lynne Cooper Harvey Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3148657. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.