The Cooper Family Foundation I Inc
The Cooper Family Foundation I Inc is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working in Jewish education and community services, humanitarian response, and support for injured veterans.
The Cooper Family Foundation I Inc at a glance
In short: The Cooper Family Foundation I Inc gave $2.5M across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $165K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,468,000
- +38.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- -25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $164,533
- +84.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $10,776,482
- -13.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (60% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Cooper Family Foundation I Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 280 Madison Avenue Suite 1007, New York, NY 10016-0820
Phone: (516) 933-8880
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Cooper Family Foundation I Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Nagen Project Inc ($500K). Together the top 10 received $2.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
85 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 30 grants of 85 (35%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
For 2025, the reported distribution of grant dollars by recipient state was New York, 60%; Florida, 20%; California, 11%; Washington, 4%; and Massachusetts, 4%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Cooper Family Foundation I Inc gives
- 80% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 240% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 448% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $500 (2020) to $2.5M (2025). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $2.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Nagen Project Inc Aventura, FL | General Use | $500,000 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation New York, NY | General Use | $450,000 |
| Met Council New York, NY | General Use | $300,000 |
| American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee New York, NY | General Use | $200,000 |
| Israaid US Beverly Hills, CA | General Use | $175,000 |
| Edith & Carl Marks Jewish Community House of Bensonhurst Brooklyn, NY | General Use | $125,000 |
| Brothers for Life Seattle, WA | General Use | $100,000 |
| Dorot New York, NY | General Use | $100,000 |
| Hasbara Fellowships New York, NY | General Use | $100,000 |
| Institute for the Study of Global Antisemitism & Policy New York, NY | General Use | $100,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,776,482 | $858,910 | $2,486,639 | $2,468,000 | 15 | $2,468,775 | $569,698 | $550,988 |
| 2024 | $12,514,569 | $1,218,807 | $1,798,248 | $1,787,000 | 20 | $1,787,825 | $698,298 | $599,153 |
| 2023 | $13,138,460 | $3,505,625 | $1,301,523 | $1,291,000 | 19 | $1,292,137 | $477,738 | $516,891 |
| 2022 | $10,923,669 | $4,222,230 | $730,275 | $725,000 | 14 | $725,250 | $322,476 | $415,409 |
| 2021 | $7,708,402 | $5,282,380 | $216,840 | $215,200 | 17 | $215,450 | $187,968 | $238,857 |
| 2020 | $2,135,976 | $564,043 | $1,711 | $500 | 1 | — | $64,043 | $80,382 |
| 2019 | $1,886,159 | $73,405 | $8,282 | $6,390 | 4 | — | $67,405 | $87,454 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Cooper Family Foundation I Inc reported a distributable amount of $551K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. Birthright Israel Foundation says it raises funds to support educational trips to Israel for young Jewish adults, while the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee describes its work as serving Jewish communities and others. IsraAID US says it provides disaster response and long-term support to communities affected by humanitarian crises. DOROT says it works to alleviate social isolation among older adults. Brothers for Life says it supports injured combat veterans through education, mentoring, social services, and financial aid.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $2,468,000. Individual grants ranged from $18,000 to $500,000, with a median grant of $100,000. The largest reported grants included $500,000 to The Nagen Project Inc, $450,000 to Birthright Israel Foundation, $300,000 to Met Council, $200,000 to the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee, and $175,000 to IsraAID US. Each was listed for general use.
Other reported grants included $125,000 to the Edith & Carl Marks Jewish Community House of Bensonhurst; $100,000 each to Brothers for Life, DOROT, Hasbara Fellowships, the Institute for the Study of Global Antisemitism & Policy, and the Harold Grinspoon Foundation DBA PJ Library; and $100,000 to StandWithUs.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Todd Cooper as president, Brett Cooper as treasurer, and Zachary Cooper as secretary.
The Cooper Family Foundation I Inc is led by Todd Cooper, President since 2020 (on filings since 2019); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Todd Cooper
President
Treasurer → President, 2020
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brett Cooper
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Zachary Cooper
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Arthur Friedman (2019–2020) — Former Secretary
- Former: Milton Cooper (2019–2020) — Former President
- Former: Shirley Cooper (2019–2020) — Former V.p.
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 The Cooper Family Foundation I Inc
How much does The Cooper Family Foundation I Inc give each year?
The Cooper Family Foundation I Inc gave $2.5M across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.8M across 20 grants.
What is The Cooper Family Foundation I Inc's typical grant size?
The Cooper Family Foundation I Inc's median grant in 2025 was $100,000, and its average grant was $164,533, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Cooper Family Foundation I Inc give grants?
The Cooper Family Foundation I Inc gives mostly in New York: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (20%) and California (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (7 grants).
Does The Cooper Family Foundation I Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Cooper Family Foundation I Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Cooper Family Foundation I Inc's largest grantees?
The Cooper Family Foundation I Inc's largest 2025 grantees include The Nagen Project Inc ($500,000), Birthright Israel Foundation ($450,000) and Met Council ($300,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Cooper Family Foundation I Inc?
The Cooper Family Foundation I Inc reported $10.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $551K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Cooper Family Foundation I Inc fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Cooper Family Foundation I Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Cooper Family Foundation I Inc's EIN?
The Cooper Family Foundation I Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-2831400. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Cooper Family Foundation I Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 29, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Cooper Family Foundation I Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 4, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-cooper-family-foundation-i-inc-morg_92566295d0fe4762800e0e3fa7ede4c7
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