Patrice D Cooper Foundation
Patrice D Cooper Foundation is a private foundation, based in San Antonio, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $774K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $14K. Net investment income was $28K.
Patrice D Cooper Foundation at a glance
In short: Patrice D Cooper Foundation gave $14K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $13,500
- +35.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,375
- +35.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,750
- Total assets
- $773,616
- +0.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (70% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who Patrice D Cooper Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Women's Foundation of MN ($7K). Together the top 4 received $14K.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 24 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How Patrice D Cooper Foundation gives
- Giving fell 32% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 32% 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2022) to $31K (2020). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $14K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Women's Foundation of MN Minneapolis, MN | General Fund | $7,000 |
| Planned Parenthood New York, NY | General Fund | $4,000 |
| Animal Humane Society Minneapolis, MN | General Fund | $1,500 |
| Minnesota Women's Golf Association Edina, MN | General Fund | $1,000 |
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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 | $773,616 | $34,374 | $19,622 | $13,500 | 4 | $13,500 | $28,252 | $42,629 |
| 2023 | $769,001 | $9,033 | $19,723 | $10,000 | 4 | $10,000 | $13,140 | $39,589 |
| 2022 | $775,916 | $18,361 | $26,951 | $10,000 | 4 | $10,000 | $15,438 | $6,668 |
| 2021 | $797,064 | $122,437 | $30,800 | $20,000 | 5 | $20,000 | $111,637 | $2,071 |
| 2020 | $700,463 | $53,928 | $39,716 | $30,500 | 7 | — | $44,712 | $2,700 |
| 2019 | $685,586 | $71,819 | $30,043 | $20,000 | 7 | — | $61,776 | $2,566 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Patrice D Cooper Foundation reported a distributable amount of $43K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Patrice D Cooper Foundation is led by Nicole M Cooper, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Nicole M Cooper
President
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Weiss
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Amanda Giliotti
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Violet Elaine Dilly (2019) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Patrice D Cooper Foundation
How much does Patrice D Cooper Foundation give each year?
Patrice D Cooper Foundation gave $14K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $10K across 4 grants.
What is Patrice D Cooper Foundation's typical grant size?
Patrice D Cooper Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,750, and its average grant was $3,375, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Patrice D Cooper Foundation give grants?
Patrice D Cooper Foundation gives mostly in Minnesota: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (30%). The most frequent recipient cities were Minneapolis, MN (2 grants).
Does Patrice D Cooper Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Patrice D Cooper Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Patrice D Cooper Foundation?
Patrice D Cooper Foundation reported $774K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $14K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $43K (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.
What is Patrice D Cooper Foundation's EIN?
Patrice D Cooper Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1982224. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 13, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 20, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 16, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
Live grants for the work Patrice D Cooper Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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