The Kourland-Cooperman Foundation Inc
The Kourland-Cooperman Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Aventura, Florida. Its 2024 filing reports charitable grants to organizations including Florida-based religious and community organizations, a university, and health-related organizations.
The Kourland-Cooperman Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Kourland-Cooperman Foundation Inc gave $25K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Florida. 50% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $24,510
- +16.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- +55.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,751
- -25.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $805
- Total assets
- $541,714
- -0.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (7 of 14, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (97% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Kourland-Cooperman Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3201 Ne 183 St 508, Aventura, FL 33160-2488
Phone: (305) 682-0029
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Kourland-Cooperman Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Temple Kol Ami Emanu-El ($5K). Together the top 10 received $24K.
Grant Size Distribution
67 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 67 grants of 67 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida. The reported shares for recipients in the District of Columbia and New York were 1% each; Tennessee and Colorado were each reported as 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Kourland-Cooperman Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 14 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $461; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $100 first-time, $3K repeat.
- 43% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 41% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 92% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $21K (2023) to $42K (2021). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Temple Kol Ami Emanu-El Plantation, FL | Charitable | $5,200 |
| University of Miami Coral Gables, FL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| L D Kesher Inc Miami, FL | Charitable | $4,950 |
| Beth Torah Benny Rok Campus Miami, FL | Charitable | $2,815 |
| Beth David Center for Jewish Life Miami, FL | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Greater Miami Jewish Federation Miami, FL | Charitable | $1,860 |
| Hillel at FIU Miami, FL | Charitable | $1,360 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Washington, DC | Charitable | $250 |
| Florida Dental Association Tallahassee, FL | Charitable | $125 |
| Sid Jacobson JCC East Hills, NY | Charitable | $100 |
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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 | $541,714 | $30,541 | $33,420 | $24,510 | 14 | $29,760 | $25,281 | $32,439 |
| 2023 | $543,558 | $35,882 | $29,206 | $21,035 | 9 | $21,035 | $21,561 | $29,465 |
| 2022 | $534,337 | $32,454 | $44,392 | $41,539 | 16 | $41,539 | $15,229 | $30,617 |
| 2021 | $544,242 | $72,332 | $46,377 | $41,837 | 13 | $41,837 | $38,342 | $31,626 |
| 2020 | $518,086 | $28,881 | $42,927 | $36,232 | 15 | — | $12,892 | $29,789 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Kourland-Cooperman Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $32K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to a range of charitable organizations. Among the grantees, the Greater Miami Jewish Federation describes itself as a community organization serving Jewish people in Miami, Israel, and around the world, and the Florida Dental Association says its mission is to foster the success of a diverse membership and their service to the public. The University of Miami’s mission description refers readers to its own Form 990.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $24,510. Grants ranged from $50 to $5,200, with a median grant of $805. Notable grants included $5,200 to Temple Kol Ami Emanu-El, $5,000 to the University of Miami, $4,950 to L D Kesher Inc, $2,815 to Beth Torah Benny Rok Campus, $2,500 to Beth David Center for Jewish Life, and $1,860 to Greater Miami Jewish Federation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Stephen Wander was listed as a director on the 2024 filing.
The Kourland-Cooperman Foundation Inc is led by Stephen Wander, Director on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Stephen Wander
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Kourland-Cooperman Foundation Inc
How much does The Kourland-Cooperman Foundation Inc give each year?
The Kourland-Cooperman Foundation Inc gave $25K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $21K across 9 grants.
What is The Kourland-Cooperman Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Kourland-Cooperman Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $805, and its average grant was $1,751, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Kourland-Cooperman Foundation Inc that year got $461 on average.
Where does The Kourland-Cooperman Foundation Inc give grants?
The Kourland-Cooperman Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Miami, FL (5 grants).
Does The Kourland-Cooperman Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on The Kourland-Cooperman Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (14 grants).
Who are The Kourland-Cooperman Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Kourland-Cooperman Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Temple Kol Ami Emanu-El ($5,200), University of Miami ($5,000) and L D Kesher Inc ($4,950), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Kourland-Cooperman Foundation Inc?
The Kourland-Cooperman Foundation Inc reported $542K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $30K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $32K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Kourland-Cooperman Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to a range of charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Kourland-Cooperman Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it 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 Kourland-Cooperman Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Kourland-Cooperman Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7067927. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Kourland-Cooperman Foundation Inc 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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