Jim B. & Lillian F. Cooper Foundation Community Grants
Funding Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
Foundation
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Required status
- 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
Other requirements
- Nebraska communities of Pilger, Creighton, Deshler, Lincoln, Norfolk, Pierce, Plainview, Wisner, and York.
Overview
The Jim B. & Lillian F. Cooper Foundation Community Grants support non-profit organizations in Nebraska that focus on health, education, and recreation. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations. The foundation has a strong commitment to fostering community well-being and enhancing the quality of life for residents across various Nebraska towns.
Cooper Foundation Grant provides assistance to non-profit organizations that embody our mission of:
- health,education, andrecreation.
Eligibility
Nonprofit charitable organizations that are exempt from federal taxes under section 501(c) (3) of the IRS Revenue Code can submit a grant application.The Cooper Foundation was founded in 1997 to give back to the communities that Midwest Bank serves. Nebraska communities of Pilger, Creighton, Deshler, Lincoln, Norfolk, Pierce, Plainview, Wisner, and York.
What Jim B Cooper & Lillian F Cooper actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 33
- Total given
- $46K
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Range
- $400–$4,795
- By dollars: Nebraska 100%. Top recipient cities: Norfolk, NE; Plainview, NE; York, NE.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 44% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
Example grants
Pierce Public Schools · Pierce, NE
Trumpet, scholarships
$4,795
Lincoln Public Schools · Lincoln, NE
Aluminum welding station, scholarship
$4,200
Creighton Community Public Schools · Creighton, NE
Elementary basketball court renewal, digital lab equipment, scholarships
$3,640
Deshler Public Schools · Deshler, NE
Electric car program, scholarships
$3,500
Plainview Public Schools · Plainview, NE
Weight training equipment, scholarships
$2,500
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Nonprofits
- Education
- Healthcare
- Recreation
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