Robert H and Dorothy G Kooper
Robert H and Dorothy G Kooper is a private foundation based in Omaha, Nebraska. Its 2024 filing describes direct charitable activity as scholarships granted to students.
Robert H and Dorothy G Kooper at a glance
In short: Robert H and Dorothy G Kooper gave $146K across 39 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Nebraska. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $146,200
- +24.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 39
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,749
- +24.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $556,512
- +37.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Robert H and Dorothy G Kooper
- How to Apply
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The filing lists Howard M Kooper as the contact and says the form and materials were previously submitted with Form 990-PF. It states that there are no deadlines and no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Howard M Kooper
Mailing address: 809 North 96Th Street, Omaha, NE 68114
Phone: (402) 392-1800
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Robert H and Dorothy G Kooper funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
194 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 194 grants of 194 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars in 2024 went to recipients in Nebraska.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 39 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Robert H and Dorothy G Kooper gives
- Giving grew 22% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 431% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $87K (2020) to $146K (2024). In 2024 it made 39 grants totaling $146K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 39 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $146,200 |
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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 | $556,512 | $298,998 | $146,230 | $146,200 | 39 | $146,200 | $153,298 | $33,911 |
| 2023 | $403,743 | $29 | $118,685 | $117,750 | 39 | $117,750 | $29 | $19,189 |
| 2022 | $401,399 | $10,097 | $118,306 | $116,250 | 40 | $116,250 | $10,097 | $19,057 |
| 2021 | $396,608 | $66,236 | $121,893 | $120,000 | 42 | $120,000 | $63,486 | $21,446 |
| 2020 | $321,265 | $47,322 | $87,471 | $86,700 | 34 | — | $46,322 | $15,350 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert H and Dorothy G Kooper reported a distributable amount of $34K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing identifies scholarships for students as its direct charitable activity. Its 2024 grants were educational scholarships to individual recipients.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 39 grants totaling $146,200. Awards ranged from $1,000 to $5,000, with a median of $4,000. The listed largest grants were educational scholarships to individual recipients; twelve were between $4,000 and $5,000. All 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Nebraska.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Howard M Kooper and Thomas Fellman as trustees.
Robert H and Dorothy G Kooper's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Howard M. Kooper
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Fellman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Robert H and Dorothy G Kooper
How much does Robert H and Dorothy G Kooper give each year?
Robert H and Dorothy G Kooper gave $146K across 39 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $118K across 39 grants.
What is Robert H and Dorothy G Kooper's typical grant size?
Robert H and Dorothy G Kooper's median grant in 2024 was $4,000, and its average grant was $3,749, across 39 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Robert H and Dorothy G Kooper give grants?
Robert H and Dorothy G Kooper gives mostly in Nebraska: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Robert H and Dorothy G Kooper give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 39 grants with a stated purpose on Robert H and Dorothy G Kooper's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational Scholarship" (39 grants).
How large is Robert H and Dorothy G Kooper?
Robert H and Dorothy G Kooper reported $557K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $146K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $34K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Robert H and Dorothy G Kooper fund?
The foundation’s filing identifies scholarships for students as its direct charitable activity. Its 2024 grants were educational scholarships to individual recipients. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Robert H and Dorothy G Kooper?
The filing lists Howard M Kooper as the contact and says the form and materials were previously submitted with Form 990-PF. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Robert H and Dorothy G Kooper's EIN?
Robert H and Dorothy G Kooper's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1816704. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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