The Leon and Toby Cooperman Family
The Leon and Toby Cooperman Family is a private foundation based in Boca Raton, Florida. Its 2025 filing reports 105 grants totaling $22,329,072, including support for health care, Jewish community organizations, performing arts, disability services, and other community organizations.
The Leon and Toby Cooperman Family at a glance
In short: The Leon and Toby Cooperman Family gave $22.3M across 105 grants in 2025 (avg $213K), top state New Jersey. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $22,329,072
- +17.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 105
- +28.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $212,658
- -7.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $580,603,240
- +33.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (44% 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 Leon and Toby Cooperman Family
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
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The foundation states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 7118 Melrose Castle Lane, Boca Raton, FL 33496-1424
Phone: (973) 778-8885
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Leon and Toby Cooperman Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was RWJ Barnabas Health Inc ($5.0M). Together the top 10 received $16.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
190 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 126 grants of 190 (66%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey (44%), New York (29%), and Florida (18%). Smaller shares went to recipients in Washington, D.C. (3%) and Illinois (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 105 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Leon and Toby Cooperman Family gives
- 52% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+8%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 103% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $18.9M (2024) to $24.4M (2023). In 2025 it made 105 grants totaling $22.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| RWJ Barnabas Health Inc Oceanport, NJ | To Support the Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center | $5,000,500 |
| New Jersey Performing Arts Center Corporation Newark, NJ | General Operating Support | $2,000,000 |
| United Jewish Appeal-Federation of Jewish Philanthropies of New York Inc New York, NY | To Support the Israel Emergency Day After Fund | $2,000,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom New York, NY | General Operating Support | $1,305,000 |
| Adolph and Rose Levis Jewish Community Center Inc Boca Raton, FL | General Operating Support | $1,225,000 |
| Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation Inc Boca Raton, FL | General Operating Support | $1,000,000 |
| Jespy House Inc South Orange, NJ | General Operating Support | $1,000,000 |
| Robin Hood Foundation New York, NY | General Operating Support | $1,000,000 |
| Congregation B'nai Jeshurun Short Hills, NJ | General Operating Support | $854,872 |
| Ruth and Norman Rales Jewish Family Services Inc Boca Raton, FL | General Operating Support | $826,000 |
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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 | $580,603,240 | $170,745,366 | $23,200,648 | $22,329,072 | 105 | $22,565,023 | $179,872,656 | $21,922,444 |
| 2024 | $433,657,872 | $38,408,388 | $20,445,435 | $18,939,435 | 82 | $19,169,435 | $40,970,448 | $21,866,103 |
| 2023 | $415,095,569 | $51,677,935 | $36,121,128 | $24,393,219 | 1 | $24,468,219 | $52,750,589 | $21,100,599 |
| 2022 | $399,538,762 | $28,802,319 | $30,004,531 | $20,639,050 | 1 | $20,664,050 | $31,114,795 | $21,607,047 |
| 2021 | $400,740,974 | $19,332,512 | $23,279,332 | $22,189,433 | 1 | — | $33,194,912 | $20,305,611 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Leon and Toby Cooperman Family reported a distributable amount of $21.9M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for organizations whose own stated missions span several areas. For example, JESPY House says it helps adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities pursue their potential and independent lives. Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation says it supports the hospital’s health-care mission through philanthropic gifts and public awareness. The Adolph & Rose Levis Jewish Community Center describes its work as building connections and creating experiences inspired by Jewish values.
Other 2025 grantees describe work in Jewish communal support and emergency response, including UJA-Federation of New York, which says it serves Jews and New Yorkers of all backgrounds and responds to crises, and American Friends of Magen David Adom, which says it supports Magen David Adom’s life-saving work in Israel. Braven says it equips college students for strong economic opportunities, and The Bronx Community Foundation says it invests in community power to address inequity and build sustainable futures.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 105 grants totaling $22,329,072. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $5,000,500, with a median of $10,000.
The largest reported grants included $5,000,500 to RWJ Barnabas Health Inc. to support the Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center; $2,000,000 to New Jersey Performing Arts Center Corporation for general operating support; and $2,000,000 to UJA-Federation of Jewish Philanthropies of New York for its Israel Emergency Day After Fund. Other large grants included $1,305,000 to American Friends of Magen David Adom, $1,225,000 to the Adolph and Rose Levis Jewish Community Center, and $1,000,000 each to Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation, JESPY House, and Robin Hood Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists the following trustees: Leon G Cooperman, Toby F Cooperman, Michael S Cooperman, Wayne M Cooperman, Jodi Cooperman, Courtney Cooperman, and Anne Archer.
The Leon and Toby Cooperman Family's 2025 filing lists 7 officers; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Anne Archer
Trustee
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Courtney Cooperman
Trustee
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jodi Cooperman
Trustee
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leon G. Cooperman
Trustee
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael S. Cooperman
Trustee
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Toby F. Cooperman
Trustee
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wayne M. Cooperman
Trustee
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Leon and Toby Cooperman Family
How much does The Leon and Toby Cooperman Family give each year?
The Leon and Toby Cooperman Family gave $22.3M across 105 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $18.9M across 82 grants.
What is The Leon and Toby Cooperman Family's typical grant size?
The Leon and Toby Cooperman Family's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $212,658, across 105 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Leon and Toby Cooperman Family give grants?
The Leon and Toby Cooperman Family's top state is New Jersey, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (29%) and Florida (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (36 grants), Boca Raton, FL (9 grants), Washington, DC (9 grants) and Short Hills, NJ (4 grants).
Does The Leon and Toby Cooperman Family give general operating support?
Yes: 91% of The Leon and Toby Cooperman Family's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (96 of 105) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Leon and Toby Cooperman Family's largest grantees?
The Leon and Toby Cooperman Family's largest 2025 grantees include RWJ Barnabas Health Inc ($5,000,500), New Jersey Performing Arts Center Corporation ($2,000,000) and United Jewish Appeal-Federation of Jewish Philanthropies of New York Inc ($2,000,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Leon and Toby Cooperman Family?
The Leon and Toby Cooperman Family reported $580.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $22.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $21.9M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Leon and Toby Cooperman Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for organizations whose own stated missions span several areas. For example, JESPY House says it helps adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities pursue their potential and independent lives. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Leon and Toby Cooperman Family?
The foundation states that it contributes 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 Leon and Toby Cooperman Family's EIN?
The Leon and Toby Cooperman Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3102941. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does The Leon and Toby Cooperman 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 October 2026.
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