The Howard J Cooperman Charitable Foundation
The Howard J Cooperman Charitable Foundation is a private foundation, based in Palmerton, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 5 grants totaling $973K. Net investment income was $100K.
The Howard J Cooperman Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The Howard J Cooperman Charitable Foundation gave $973K across 5 grants in 2023 (avg $195K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $973,279
- +3091.1% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 5
- -75.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $194,656
- +12664.3% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $319,836
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (66% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who The Howard J Cooperman Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was American Gift Fund Donor Advised Fu ($321K). Together the top 4 received $971K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($2,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
137 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 134 grants of 137 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Howard J Cooperman Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving grew 2420% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above 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 2019 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $31K (2022) to $973K (2023). In 2023 it made 5 grants totaling $973K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Gift Fund Donor Advised Fu Wilmington, DE | Donor advised fund organized to support other organizations involved in charitable, educational, cultural and community assistance goals. | $321,107 |
| JD Cooperman HJC Foundation DAF Jenkintown, PA | Donor advised fund organized to support other organizations involved in charitable, educational, cultural and community assistance goals. | $319,836 |
| The ACK 2020 Foundation DAF Jenkintown, PA | Donor advised fund organized to support other organizations involved in charitable, educational, cultural and community assistance goals. | $319,836 |
| Shriners Hopitals for Children Tampa, FL | Children's Medical Care | $10,500 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $106,102 | $978,313 | $973,279 | 5 | $973,279 | $99,746 | $39,175 |
| 2022 | $872,211 | $32,453 | $39,441 | $30,500 | 20 | $32,300 | $25,312 | $45,152 |
| 2021 | $879,199 | $193,331 | $36,566 | $32,913 | 35 | $32,913 | $71,763 | $41,503 |
| 2020 | $722,434 | $49,245 | $42,259 | $38,623 | 46 | — | $12,612 | $33,042 |
| 2019 | $715,448 | $88,940 | $43,317 | $40,013 | 31 | — | $26,715 | $35,067 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Howard J Cooperman Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $39K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Howard J Cooperman Charitable Foundation's 2023 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Alisa Kohn
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Jay A. Cooperman
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Marc S. Cooperman
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2023. "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 Howard J Cooperman Charitable Foundation
How much does The Howard J Cooperman Charitable Foundation give each year?
The Howard J Cooperman Charitable Foundation gave $973K across 5 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $31K across 20 grants.
What is The Howard J Cooperman Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
The Howard J Cooperman Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $319,836, and its average grant was $194,656, across 5 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Howard J Cooperman Charitable Foundation give grants?
The Howard J Cooperman Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 66% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Delaware (33%). The most frequent recipient cities were Jenkintown, PA (2 grants).
Does The Howard J Cooperman Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on The Howard J Cooperman Charitable Foundation's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Howard J Cooperman Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
The Howard J Cooperman Charitable Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include American Gift Fund Donor Advised Fu ($321,107), JD Cooperman HJC Foundation DAF ($319,836) and The ACK 2020 Foundation DAF ($319,836), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($2,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 99% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How much is The Howard J Cooperman Charitable Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, The Howard J Cooperman Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $39K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Howard J Cooperman Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The Howard J Cooperman Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-7529801. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 14, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 24, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 6, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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