Cooper Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyWorthington, Ohio · EIN 81-4361254 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$132K
Organizations funded19
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$4.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
63% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friends of Education | Minnetonka, MN | General support of organization | $20,000 |
| Thomas Worthington and Worthington Kilbourne Ice Hockey Boosters | Worthington, OH | General support of organization | $10,350 |
| Columbus Association for the Performing Arts Inc | Columbus, OH | General support of organization | $10,000 |
| Minnesotans Military Appreciation Fund | Minneapolis, MN | General support of organization | $10,000 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | New York, NY | General support of organization | $10,000 |
| Camp Kasem Ohio State University | Covina, CA | General support of organization | $7,000 |
| Appalachia Ohio Alliance | Logan, OH | General support of organization | $5,000 |
| Cure Sanfilippo Foundation | Columbia, SC | General support of organization | $5,000 |
| Free to Smile Foundation | Columbus, OH | General support of organization | $5,000 |
| Illinois Wesleyan University | Bloomington, IL | General support of organization | $5,000 |
| Stand for the Silent Inc | Perkins, OK | General support of organization | $5,000 |
| Nakm Foundation | Naalehu, HI | General support of organization | $5,000 |
| USA Luge | Lake Pacid, NY | General support of organization | $5,000 |
| Bowling Green State University Softball | Bowling Green, OH | General support of organization | $5,000 |
| Pelotonia | Columbus, OH | General support of organization | $5,000 |
| Seton Hill University | Greensburg, PA | General support of organization | $5,000 |
| Columbus Rotary Foundation Inc | Hilliard, OH | General support of organization | $5,000 |
| Mark Bavis Leadership Foundation | Dedham, MA | General support of organization | $5,000 |
| Family Heart Foundation | Fernandina Beach, FL | General support of organization | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $132,350 | 19 |
| 2024 | $150,000 | 25 |
| 2023 | $185,000 | 28 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601349349102755
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-4361254
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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