Robert J & Loretta W Cooney Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-4408645 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$271K
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$2.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $11,100.
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
33% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fenwick High School | Oak Park, IL | General charitable | $206,000 |
| Lake Geneva Country Club Foundation | Lake Geneva, WI | General charitablegeneral charitable | $15,000 |
| Catholic Charities | Chicago, IL | General charitable | $15,000 |
| Pilot Light | Chicago, IL | General charitable | $11,100 |
| Providence St Mel School | Chicago, IL | General charitable | $10,500 |
| Recipe for Change | Winnetka, IL | General charitable | $5,000 |
| Oak Park Country Club Foundation | River Grove, IL | General charitable | $5,000 |
| St Luke Development Foundation | East Chicago, IN | General charitable | $1,000 |
| Walworth County Special Olympics | Madison, WI | General charitable | $1,000 |
| Our Place | Wilmette, IL | General charitablegeneral charitable | $500 |
| River Forest Public Library | River Forest, IL | General charitable | $500 |
| Water Safety Patrol | Willims Bay, WI | General charitable | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $271,100 | 12 |
| 2024 | $246,150 | 8 |
| 2023 | $604,110 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 29, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611809349100911
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-4408645
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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