Ron and Carol Cope Charitable Fund
Invitation OnlyKearney, Nebraska · EIN 20-0634714 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$407K
Organizations funded8
Typical grant$29,101
Total assets$8.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $19,862 and $40,700.
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
0% of grants went outside Nebraska.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Museum of Nebraska Art | Kearney, NE | Program support | $162,637 |
| St James Catholic Church | Kearney, NE | Spiritual support | $74,318 |
| City of Kearney Public Li | Kearney, NE | Program support | $40,700 |
| Kearney Community Theatre | Kearney, NE | Program support | $40,659 |
| University of Nebraska Fo | Kearney, NE | Program support - ne st safety cente | $29,101 |
| Ft Kearney American Red C Cross | Kearney, NE | Program support | $19,862 |
| American Cancer Society | Kearney, NE | Program support | $19,862 |
| American Heart Association | Omaha, NE | Program support | $19,862 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $407,001 | 8 |
| 2024 | $395,000 | 8 |
| 2023 | $355,900 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 22, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611129349100311
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-0634714
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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