Cooney Family Foundation
Historical FunderSedalia, Missouri · EIN 81-3214773 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $76,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | MARK KEMPTON |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 815, SEDALIA MO 65302 |
| Phone | 6608270314 |
| Form and materials | ALL GRANT REQUESTS NEED TO BE SUBMITTED THROUGH THE COONEY FAMILY FOUNDATION WEBSITE. THE APPLICATION AND A COMPLETE USER GUIDE CAN BE DOWNLOADED FROM THE WEBSITE AT COONEYFAMILYFOUNDATION.ORG/APPLY. |
| Deadlines | THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS IS SEPTEMBER 1 ANNUALLY. APPLICANTS WILL BE NOTIFIED OF GRANT DECISIONS |
| Restrictions | IN GENERAL, THE FOUNDATION WILL NOT CONSIDER GRANT REQUESTS FOR INDIVIDUALS, FUNDRAISING EVENTS, OR SEED MONEY FOR CAPITAL PROJECTS. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
16% of grants went outside Missouri.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockhurst University | Kansas City, MO | Contribution for operational costs | $118,000 |
| Sacred Heart School Foundation | Sedalia, MO | Contribution for operational costs | $76,000 |
| Liberty Center Assoc for the Arts | Sedalia, MO | Contribution for operational costs | $55,000 |
| On the Inside | Portland, OR | Contribution for operational costs | $50,000 |
| Sedalia-Pettis County United Way | Sedalia, MO | Contribution for operational costs | $25,000 |
| Camp Blue Sky | Sedalia, MO | Contribution for operational costs | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $334,000 | 6 |
| 2023 | $53,000 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523219349105002
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-3214773
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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