The Cooper Voccola Family
The Cooper Voccola Family is a Miami, Florida–based private foundation that supports pro-American values, animal welfare, veteran welfare, and child welfare causes. Its website states that it is fully funded by the Voccola family and does not take donations.
The Cooper Voccola Family at a glance
In short: The Cooper Voccola Family gave $110K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $37K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $110,000
- -69.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- -72.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $36,667
- +12.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $1,131,370
- +312.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (55% 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 Voccola Family
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 200 Biscayne Blvd Way Apt 5304, Miami, FL 33131
Phone: (917) 744-5511
Website: https://thecoopervoccolafamilyfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Cooper Voccola Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was McSpca ($50K). Together the top 3 received $110K.
Grant Size Distribution
82 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 65 grants of 82 (79%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey (55%) and Florida (45%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Cooper Voccola Family gives
- Giving fell 76% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 782% 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $110K (2025) to $459K (2022). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $110K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| McSpca Eatontown, NJ | Animal Welfare | $50,000 |
| Mount Sinai Miami Beach, FL | Hospital Services / Support | $50,000 |
| Hackensack Meridian Health Foundati Edison, NJ | Hospital Services / Support | $10,000 |
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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 | $1,131,370 | $1,007,015 | $149,790 | $110,000 | 3 | $110,000 | — | $14,075 |
| 2024 | $274,145 | $25,823 | $401,386 | $358,900 | 11 | $358,900 | — | $24,863 |
| 2023 | $649,708 | $-8,478 | $448,021 | $395,000 | 17 | $395,000 | — | $44,482 |
| 2022 | $1,106,207 | $434,170 | $507,573 | $458,874 | 33 | $458,874 | — | $47,071 |
| 2021 | $1,179,610 | $66,398 | $386,788 | $352,500 | 18 | $352,500 | $58,679 | $69,591 |
| 2020 | $1,500,000 | $1,500,000 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Cooper Voccola Family reported a distributable amount of $14K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation says its mission is to foster pro-American ideals and support animal, veteran, and child welfare causes, as well as organizations serving people who cannot speak for themselves. It lists beneficiaries including the America First Policy Institute, Judicial Watch, Disabled American Veterans, Paralyzed Veterans of America, Monmouth County SPCA, and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Its 2025 filing identifies animal welfare and hospital services or support as purposes for grants that year.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported three grants totaling $110,000. The grants ranged from $10,000 to $50,000, with a median of $50,000. Recipients included MCSPCA in Eatontown, New Jersey ($50,000 for animal welfare); Mount Sinai in Miami Beach, Florida ($50,000 for hospital services or support); and Hackensack Meridian Health Foundation in Edison, New Jersey ($10,000 for hospital services or support).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Frederick J. Voccola as president and Katherine DeGregorio as secretary. The foundation’s website identifies Fred Voccola as its founder and chair.
The Cooper Voccola Family is led by Frederick J. Voccola, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Frederick J. Voccola
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Katherine Degregorio
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Harry Voccola (2020–2023) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Voccola Family
How much does The Cooper Voccola Family give each year?
The Cooper Voccola Family gave $110K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $359K across 11 grants.
What is The Cooper Voccola Family's typical grant size?
The Cooper Voccola Family's median grant in 2025 was $50,000, and its average grant was $36,667, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Cooper Voccola Family give grants?
The Cooper Voccola Family gives mostly in New Jersey: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (45%).
Does The Cooper Voccola Family give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on The Cooper Voccola Family's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is The Cooper Voccola Family?
The Cooper Voccola Family reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $110K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $14K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Cooper Voccola Family fund?
The foundation says its mission is to foster pro-American ideals and support animal, veteran, and child welfare causes, as well as organizations serving people who cannot speak for themselves. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Cooper Voccola Family?
The foundation 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 Voccola Family's EIN?
The Cooper Voccola Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-4334986. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Cooper Voccola Family 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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