THE COOPER INSTITUTE IS DEDICATED TO PROMOTING LIFE-LONG HEALTH AND WELLNESS THROUGH RESEARCH AND EDUCATION.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$14.3M
-33.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$171K
+18.5% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$171K
+18.5% YoY
About The Cooper Institute
Based on IRS filings
The Cooper Institute is a nonprofit organization focused on Health, based in DALLAS, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $14.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grants totaling $171K. Net investment income was $7.2M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $14,288,964 | $21,584,293 | $19,919,211 |
| Revenue | $10,534,255 | $4,239,271 | $2,070,386 |
| Expenses | $2,090,437 | $3,852,041 | $3,837,057 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $7,212,731 | $668,908 | $423,579 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Genyouth Incorporated ($170,800).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| GENYOUTH INCORPORATED ROSEMONT, IL | NFL PLAY 60 FITNESS PROGRAM | $170,800 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TEDD MITCHELL MD | BOT CHAIRMAN | 2 | — |
| CHARLES ANDERSON | BOT VICE CHAIRMAN | 2 | — |
| STEPHEN GOOD | BOT SECRETARY | 2 | $2,735 |
| JAMES KEYES | CHAIRMAN/INVESTMENT COMMITTEE | 2 | $2,106 |
| THOMAS CODD | CHAIRMAN/AUDIT COMMITTEE | 2 | $3,301 |
| JEANNE PHILLIPS | TRUSTEE | 1 | $2,078 |
| ARTHUR BLANK | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| BRIAN CASEY | TRUSTEE | 1 | $2,251 |
| EDUARDO SANCHEZ MD | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ELMER DOTY | TRUSTEE | 1 | $3,501 |
| NINA RADFORD MD | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| ROGER STAUBACH | TRUSTEE | 1 | $2,638 |
| STEVE REINEMUND | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| TONY EVANS THD | TRUSTEE | 1 | $1,386 |
| TROY AIKMAN | TRUSTEE | 1 | $512 |
| TYLER COOPER MD | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| LAURA DEFINA MD | PRESIDENT & CEO | 40 | $290,776 |
| KAYLA HEATH | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $178,904 |
| BETH WRIGHT | SR. DIRECTOR OF ADMIN & CCLS | 40 | $130,216 |
| KEREM SHUVAL | DIRECTOR OF EPIDEMIOLOGIST | 40 | $126,792 |
| MARK DONOVAN | ASSOC. DIR. OF ACCOUNTING | 40 | $105,939 |
| MICHAEL CALLAC | DIRECTOR OF IT | 40 | $108,150 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Cooper Institute?
The Cooper Institute is a nonprofit organization focused on Health, based in DALLAS, TX. It holds $14.3M in total assets as of 2025.
How large is The Cooper Institute?
As of 2025, The Cooper Institute holds $14.3M in total assets with $10.5M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $171K in 2025.
Where does The Cooper Institute operate?
The Cooper Institute has awarded grants in Illinois, Texas.
What size grants does The Cooper Institute award?
In 2025, The Cooper Institute awarded 1 grants totaling $171K — an average of about $171K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Cooper Institute's EIN?
The Cooper Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7075529. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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