Cooper Family Foundation Inc
Historical FunderSouth Burlington, Vermont · EIN 20-1326428 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | ROBERT F COOPER |
|---|---|
| Address | 1505 SPEAR STREET, SOUTH BURLINGTON VT 05403 |
| Phone | 8028628004 |
| Form and materials | REQUESTS SHOULD BE MADE IN WRITING |
| Deadlines | THERE ARE NO DEADLINES |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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
17% of grants went outside Vermont.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Habitat for Humanity | Naples, FL | General support | $65,000 |
| Marco Presbyterian Church | Marco Island, FL | General support | $10,000 |
| Parks Foundation of Burlington | Burlington, VT | General support | $6,000 |
| Camp-Ta-Kum-Ta | South Hero, VT | General support | $5,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House | Burlington, VT | General support | $5,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | General support | $5,000 |
| University of Vermont Childrens Hospital | Burlington, VT | General support | $5,000 |
| Uvm Home Health & Hospice | Colchester, VT | General support | $5,000 |
| Uvmmc Foundation | Burlington, VT | General support | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club - Burlington | Burlington, VT | General support | $5,000 |
| Kurn Hattin Homes | Westminster, VT | General support | $3,000 |
| Folds of Honor | Tulsa, OK | General support | $2,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation | Burlington, VT | General support | $2,000 |
| Vermont Association for the Blind | South Burlington, VT | General support | $2,000 |
| Greater Burlington YMCA | Burlington, VT | General support | $2,000 |
| Flynn Center for the Performing Arts | Burlington, VT | General support | $1,000 |
| Lake Champlain Community Sailing Center | Burlington, VT | General support | $1,000 |
| Mentor Vermont | Burlington, VT | General support | $1,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | Montpelier, VT | General support | $1,000 |
| Shelburne Farms | Shelburne, VT | General support | $1,000 |
| Shelburne Museum | Shelburne, VT | General support | $1,000 |
| Toys for Kids | Burlington, VT | General support | $1,000 |
| Vermont Historical Society | Barre, VT | General support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $135,000 | 23 |
| 2024 | $119,500 | 22 |
| 2023 | $331,800 | 26 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641339349102999
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-1326428
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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