The Cooper Foundation
The Cooper Foundation is a private foundation, based in Merrick, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $263K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $10K. Net investment income was $9K.
The Cooper Foundation at a glance
In short: The Cooper Foundation gave $10K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $10,000
- -41.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- -43.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,111
- +4.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $262,733
- -0.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (60% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Cooper Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Pat Cairo Family Foundatoin ($2K). Together the top 9 received $10K.
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 50 grants of 50 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Cooper Foundation gives
- Giving grew 23% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 125% 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2021) to $17K (2023). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pat Cairo Family Foundatoin Valley Stream, NY | Cancer Care Outreach and Research | $2,000 |
| Autism Speaks Princeton, NJ | Autistic Community Advocacy, Care, Research | $1,000 |
| Katie McBride Foundatoin New Hyde Park, NY | Childhood Leukemia Support | $1,000 |
| Maryhaven Center of Hope Foundation Freeport, NY | Substance Abuse Rehabilitation | $1,000 |
| North Shore Animal League Port Washington, NY | Animal Rescue, Adoption | $1,000 |
| Save the Chimps Inc Ft Pierce, FL | Care for Rescued Chimps | $1,000 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children Philadelphia, PA | Children Health Care, Research | $1,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Staten Island, NY | Homes for Gold Star, First Responder Families | $1,000 |
| Wells Mountain Initiative Bristol, VT | Student Leadership Training, Scholarships | $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 | $262,733 | $13,902 | $14,794 | $10,000 | 9 | $14,794 | $9,108 | $11,867 |
| 2023 | $263,625 | $8,389 | $18,966 | $17,000 | 16 | $18,966 | $6,423 | $12,577 |
| 2022 | $271,127 | $41,294 | $16,479 | $15,000 | 16 | $16,479 | $39,815 | $12,851 |
| 2021 | $246,312 | $10,828 | $9,769 | $8,100 | 9 | — | $9,159 | $12,887 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Cooper Foundation reported a distributable amount of $12K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Cooper Foundation is led by Thomas Rademaker, Trustee on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Thomas Rademaker
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 The Cooper Foundation
How much does The Cooper Foundation give each year?
The Cooper Foundation gave $10K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $17K across 16 grants.
What is The Cooper Foundation's typical grant size?
The Cooper Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,111, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Cooper Foundation give grants?
The Cooper Foundation gives mostly in New York: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New Jersey (10%) and Florida (10%).
Does The Cooper Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on The Cooper Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Cooper Foundation's largest grantees?
The Cooper Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Pat Cairo Family Foundatoin ($2,000), Autism Speaks ($1,000) and Katie McBride Foundatoin ($1,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Cooper Foundation?
The Cooper Foundation reported $263K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $15K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $12K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Cooper Foundation's EIN?
The Cooper Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-6419138. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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