Jim B Cooper and Lillian F Cooper Foundation
Historical FunderGenoa, Nevada · EIN 86-0899329 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $800 and $1,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | KELLY HARRIS |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 574, GENOA NV 89411 |
| Phone | 7757500075 |
| KELLYJOON7@GMAIL.COM | |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS ARE REQUIRED TO STATE THE PURPOSE TO WHICH GRANTS WILL BE APPLIED, THE AMOUNT REQUESTED FOR THE APPLICABLE PURPOSE AND THE ORGANIZATIONAL AND EXEMPT STATUS. |
| Deadlines | OCTOBER 1ST FOR GRANTS; SCHOLARSHIPS VARY BY LOCALITY. |
| Restrictions | GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS ARE RESTRICTED TO SPECIFIC USES WHICH WERE ORIGINALLY REQUESTED/INTENDED AND SUBSEQUENTLY APPROVED BY THE FOUNDATION. |
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
100% of grants went outside Nevada.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Pierce Volunteer Fire Rescue | Pilger, NE | Guardian angel lights | $1,700 |
| Norfolk Public Schools | Norfolk, NE | Scholarships | $1,500 |
| Casa of York | York, NE | Training | $1,500 |
| Pilger Fire and Rescue | Pilger, NE | Update equipment and training | $1,500 |
| York Public Schools | York, NE | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Wisner-Pilger Public Schools | Wisner, NE | Scholarships | $1,500 |
| Wisner Volunteer Fire Dept | Wisner, NE | Update gear | $1,500 |
| Park Haven Nursing Home | Deshler, NE | Spa upgrades | $1,000 |
| Pilger Senior Center | Pilger, NE | Weights and yoga equipment | $1,000 |
| Thayer County Health Services | Deshler, NE | Clinic upgrades | $1,000 |
| Plainview Fire District | Plainview, NE | Jaws of life | $1,000 |
| Kilgore Memorial Library | York, NE | Wildcard wednesday | $1,000 |
| Building Blocks for Community Enric | Norfolk, NE | Hope and healing project | $1,000 |
| Belmond Community Center | Lincoln, NE | Active engagement night | $800 |
| Plainview Public Library | Plainview, NE | STEM fun with botley | $520 |
| Zone After School Program | Norfolk, NE | Small group projects / outings | $500 |
| Norfolk Catholic Elementary School | Norfolk, NE | Playground | $500 |
| St Paul's Lutheran School | Norfolk, NE | Sound system | $500 |
| Pierce 4-H Council | Pierce, NE | Displays | $500 |
| Pierce Lied Public Library | Pierce, NE | Daycare outreach totes | $400 |
The return also lists 8 grants to individuals ($6,840). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $45,895 | 33 |
| 2024 | $37,979 | 27 |
| 2023 | $40,117 | 35 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611349349102726
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 86-0899329
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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