Lisa and Clay Cooley Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyDallas, Texas · EIN 85-4395603 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$2.1M
Organizations funded28
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$3.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $34,750.
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
14% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Road Church of Christ | Dallas, TX | Support numerous ministries while sharing the news of jesus christ | $1,350,000 |
| Communities Foundation of Texas | Dallas, TX | The sweetheart ball fund | $199,400 |
| Crystal Charity Ball | Dallas, TX | 2025 fashion show and underwriting | $121,368 |
| Salvation Army | Dallas, TX | Dallas women's auxiliary | $79,200 |
| Come Near | Boulder, CO | General support | $50,000 |
| After-School All-Stars | Los Angeles, CA | Support after school program for local children | $50,000 |
| Blood Cancer United | Washington, DC | General support | $50,000 |
| Advocates for Community Transformation | Dallas, TX | General support | $34,750 |
| Men of Nehemiah | Dallas, TX | General support | $25,000 |
| Council for Life | Dallas, TX | General support | $25,000 |
| Equest | Dallas, TX | Equest women's auxiliary | $24,260 |
| The George W Bush Foundation | Dallas, TX | Museum support | $20,000 |
| Salvation Army | Dallas, TX | $15,000 | |
| Texas State History Museum Foundation | Austin, TX | Blue star museums | $10,000 |
| Dallas Casa | Dallas, TX | Champion of children | $10,000 |
| Woodall Rodgers Park Foundation | Dallas, TX | Support klyde warren park | $10,000 |
| Players Philanthropy Fund | Towson, MD | Aging mind foundation fund | $10,000 |
| Callier Center for Communication Disorders | Dallas, TX | Support for children and adults with speech, language, and hearing disorders | $9,650 |
| The Senior Source | Dallas, TX | To support seniors in greater dallas | $6,000 |
| Childrens Cancer Fund | Dallas, TX | General support | $5,000 |
| Together We Thrive | Dallas, TX | To connect at-risk homeless, foster and sex trafficked youth with their community | $5,000 |
| Junior League of Dallas | Dallas, TX | General support | $5,000 |
| Turtle Creek Conservancy | Dallas, TX | To provide support to protecting and preserving turtle creek park | $2,500 |
| Baylor Scott & White Dallas Foundation | Dallas, TX | Celebrating women fund | $1,000 |
| One Hundred Shares Dallas Inc | Dallas, TX | Support those in need | $1,000 |
| Southwestern Diabetic Foundation Inc Dba Camp Sweeney | Gainesville, TX | General support | $1,000 |
| Forefront Living Foundation | Dallas, TX | Each moment matters luncheon - faith presbyterian hospice caring fund | $500 |
| Community Partners of Dallas | Dallas, TX | In honor of alison malone | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,121,128 | 28 |
| 2024 | $2,615,948 | 30 |
| 2023 | $2,380,665 | 44 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622479349100117
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 85-4395603
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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