The Cooper Royall Foundation
Providing resources to organizations and programs that support individuals with intellectual disabilities and their families
The Cooper Royall Foundation at a glance
In short: The Cooper Royall Foundation gave $93K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $19K), mostly in South Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $92,650
- +170.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +150.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $18,530
- +8.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $292,610
- +3.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (81% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Cooper Royall Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Winthrop University Foundation ($50K across 2 grants). Together the top 3 received $93K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 9 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $34K (2023) to $96K (2022). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $93K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CU Foundation Clemson, SC | Program funds for ClemsonLIFE | $25,000 |
| Winthrop University Foundation Rock Hill, SC | Program funds for WinthropLIFE expansion | $25,000 |
| Winthrop University Foundation Rock Hill, SC | WinthropLIFE program support | $25,000 |
| Autism Society of North Carolina Raleigh, NC | Camp Royall Scholarships support | $9,250 |
| Autism Society of North Carolina Raleigh, NC | Camp Royall Summer Camp Scholarships | $8,400 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $292,610 | $169,824 | $116,645 | $92,650 | 5 |
| 2023 | $283,681 | $130,932 | $47,340 | $34,250 | 2 |
| 2022 | $130,081 | $178,567 | $113,969 | $96,000 | 2 |
| 2021 | $65,483 | $107,169 | $76,960 | — | — |
About The Cooper Royall Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Cooper Royall Foundation is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Charlotte, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $293K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $93K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Cooper Royall Foundation is led by Katherine Barradale, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Katherine Barradale
President
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Kessler
Director
Director of Special Events → Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Cerretti
Director
Director of Corporate Philantropy → Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristin McMahon
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cameron Barradale
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Taryn Thompson
Secretary
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Thomas Kinder (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Molly Loyd (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Rose Hayden (2021) — Director of Communications
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 Royall Foundation
How much does The Cooper Royall Foundation give each year?
The Cooper Royall Foundation gave $93K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $34K across 2 grants.
What is The Cooper Royall Foundation's typical grant size?
The Cooper Royall Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $18,530, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Cooper Royall Foundation give grants?
The Cooper Royall Foundation gives mostly in South Carolina: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was North Carolina (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Rock Hill, SC (2 grants) and Raleigh, NC (2 grants).
Does The Cooper Royall Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on The Cooper Royall Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Cooper Royall Foundation's largest grantees?
The Cooper Royall Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Winthrop University Foundation ($50,000 across 2 grants), CU Foundation ($25,000) and Autism Society of North Carolina ($17,650 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is The Cooper Royall Foundation?
The Cooper Royall Foundation reported $293K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $170K.
What is The Cooper Royall Foundation?
The Cooper Royall Foundation is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Charlotte, NC. It holds $293K in total assets as of 2024.
What is The Cooper Royall Foundation's EIN?
The Cooper Royall Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-4283368. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 20, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 21, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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