Max and Lorayne Cooper Foundation Attention Susan Jackson
Historical FunderBirmingham, Alabama · EIN 54-6828582 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $50,000 and $189,529.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | SAM DIPIAZZA |
|---|---|
| Address | 25 RIDGE DRIVE, MOUNTAIN BROOK AL 35213 |
| Phone | 2058796122 |
| Form and materials | POTENTIAL GRANTEES SHOULD SUBMIT A LETTER WITH THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: -A DESCRIPTION OF THE ORGANIZATION FOR WHICH THE FUNDS ARE SOUGHT -HOW THE REQUESTED FUNDS WILL BE USED -TIMELINESS FOR THE FUNDING AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROJECT -HOW SUCCESS WILL BE MEASURED FOR THE PROPOSED PROJECT -EVIDENCE OF TAX EXEMPT STATUS -LIST OF DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE STAFF -BUDGET FOR PROJECT AND ANY ADDITIONAL FUNDERS |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| 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
8% of grants went outside Alabama.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blount County Education Foundation Inc | Oneonta, AL | General support | $630,000 |
| I3 Academy | Birmingham, AL | General support | $562,000 |
| New Schools for Alabama | Birmingham, AL | General support | $510,000 |
| Cornerstone School | Birmingham, AL | General support | $189,529 |
| Center for Educational Innovation | New York, NY | General support | $167,322 |
| Tarrant Board of Education | Birmingham, AL | General support | $154,200 |
| Teach for America Alabama | Birmingham, AL | General support | $150,000 |
| Foundations Early Learning Center | Fairfield, AL | General support | $77,000 |
| Holy Family Cristo Rey Catholic School | Birmingham, AL | General support | $61,494 |
| The Hope Institute | Birmingham, AL | General support | $50,000 |
| Freedom Preparatory Academy | Birmingham, AL | General support | $5,000 |
| Alabama Giving Inc | Birmingham, AL | General support | $800 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,557,345 | 12 |
| 2023 | $1,859,827 | 26 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jun 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202501689349100520
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 54-6828582
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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