Cooper Clark Foundation
Historical FunderLiberal, Kansas · EIN 74-2252034 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.2M
Organizations funded112
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$26.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $12,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | CRAIG HAY |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 2707, LIBERAL KS 67905 |
| Phone | 6206248471 |
| Form and materials | SEE ATTACHED |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | THE INCOME OF THE FOUNDATION WILL BE USED TO FUND THE PROJECTS THAT BENEFIT THE INHABITANTS OF FOUR EASTERN COUNTIES IN COLORADO, FIVE COUNTIES IN KANSAS AND TWO COUNTIES IN OKLAHOMA. THE DIRECTORS OF THE FOUNDATION WILL MAKE DISTRIBUTIONS WHICH WILL ENHANCE FACILITIES AND WHICH WILL SUPPORT PROGRAMS IN THOSE TEN COUNTIES. DISTRIBUTIONS WILL BE MADE AS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 107(B)(1)(A) OF THE IRC. |
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
55% of grants went outside Kansas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seward County | Liberal, KS | Equipment ambulance | $100,000 |
| Genoa Fire Protection District | Genoa, CO | Equipment | $62,280 |
| Walsh Healthcare Center | Walsh, CO | Water boiler | $60,000 |
| City of Bethune | Bethune, CO | Wastewater treatment | $60,000 |
| City of Campo | Ccampo, CO | Water well pump repair/rescue truck | $57,900 |
| City of Walsh | Walsh, CO | Doors/Building house fire truck | $44,611 |
| Town of Pritchet | Pritchett, CO | Fire truck | $43,735 |
| Stratton School District | Stratton, CO | Sound system scoreboard etc | $40,000 |
| Turpin Fire Dept | Turpin, OK | Truck | $40,000 |
| Crow Luther Cultural Events Center | Eads, CO | Community revitilization | $37,500 |
| Country Living Learning Center | Kit Carson, CO | Child care center | $30,000 |
| City of Stratton | Stratton, CO | Various | $26,330 |
| Karval Community Alliance | Karval, CO | Community building | $25,500 |
| Bakers Arts Foundation | Liberal, KS | Equipment | $25,000 |
| Seward County Council on Aging | Liberal, KS | Heating and air conditioning | $25,000 |
| Walsh Recreation | Walsh, CO | Pool boiler | $21,930 |
| Satanta Aging Program | Satanta, KS | Flooring and island countertop | $20,462 |
| Stepping Stone Shelter | Liberal, KS | Equipment | $20,000 |
| Beaver Public Schools | Beaver, OK | New sports fields | $20,000 |
| Genoa High School | Hugo, CO | Teacher housing improvements | $19,244 |
| Liberal Memorial Library | Liberal, KS | Various | $18,759 |
| Limon Recreation Dept | Limon, CO | Basektball hoop | $17,800 |
| Seward County Fire | Liberal, KS | Equipment | $16,000 |
| Kirk Lions Club | Kirk, CO | Public restrooms | $15,000 |
| Walsh Community Grocery Inc | Walsh, CO | Equipment | $15,000 |
| Burlington Area Seniors | Burlington, CO | Furnace and ramps | $15,000 |
| Rolla Usd 217 | Rolla, KS | Smart boards and simulators | $14,647 |
| City of Flager | Flagler, CO | Mgm 13 cruise missile renovation | $12,500 |
| Plains Community Church | Genoa, CO | Operations | $12,000 |
| Stanton County Fire | Johnson, KS | Equipment | $12,000 |
| Stratton United Methodist Church | Stratton, CO | Operations | $12,000 |
| Stratton Area Foundation | Stratton, CO | Building | $11,075 |
| Elkhart Senior Center | Elkhart, KS | Equipment | $11,048 |
| Stratton Golf Club | Stratton, CO | New mower | $11,000 |
| Morton County Community Coalition | Elkhart, KS | Mental health awareness concert | $10,480 |
| Stanton County Recreation Dept | Johnson, KS | Baseball field lights | $10,000 |
| Kit Carson Rural Development | Kit Carson, CO | Clean up property | $10,000 |
| Liberal Airfair | Liberal, KS | Airshow | $10,000 |
| Stonington Community Center | Walsh, CO | Roof repairs | $10,000 |
| Turpin Public School | Turpin, OK | Various | $9,702 |
| Your Community Foundation | Limon, CO | Projector | $9,000 |
| City of Springfield | Springfield, CO | Swimming lessons | $7,500 |
| Wheatland Conference Center | Flagler, CO | Conrete and lighting | $7,500 |
| Kismet Public Library Foundation | Kismet, KS | Upgrade | $7,295 |
| Liberal Kids Inc | Liberal, KS | Football helmets and jerseys | $7,104 |
| Liberty School District | Joes, CO | Wrestling mat | $6,479 |
| Crossroad Center | Liberal, KS | Operations | $6,000 |
| Genesis Family Health | Dodge City, KS | Colposcopy equipment | $5,806 |
| Junior Elite Softball | Liberal, KS | Equipment | $5,429 |
| Keef Memorial Hospital | Cheyenne Wells, CO | Sara lift | $5,351 |
| Arriba-Flagler High School | Arriba, CO | Various | $5,000 |
| City of Liberal | Liberal, KS | Golf course bathroom | $5,000 |
| Liberal Area Coalition for Families | Liberal, KS | Food | $5,000 |
| Liberal Baseball Association | Liberal, KS | Uniforms and hats | $5,000 |
| Stratton Senior Citizens | Stratton, CO | Operations | $5,000 |
| Falcons Booster Club | Liberal, KS | Uniforms | $5,000 |
| Great Plains Angels for Animals | Liberal, KS | Operations | $5,000 |
| Prairie Family Center | Burlington, CO | Circle talk program | $5,000 |
| Seward County Fair | Liberal, KS | Operations | $5,000 |
| Southwest Medical Center | Liberal, KS | Health fair | $5,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 112 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,227,567 | 112 |
| 2024 | $1,513,946 | 109 |
| 2023 | $877,823 | 107 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 29, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641199349101234
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 74-2252034
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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