The Cooper Foundation
Invitation OnlyMerrick, New York · EIN 23-6419138 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2023)$10K
Organizations funded9
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$240K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $1,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2023 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
44% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2023
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Cairo Family Foundatoin | Valley Stream, NY | Cancer care outreach and research | $2,000 |
| Autism Speaks | Princeton, NJ | Autistic community advocacy, care, research | $1,000 |
| Katie Mcbride Foundatoin | New Hyde Park, NY | Childhood leukemia support | $1,000 |
| Maryhaven Center of Hope Foundation | Freeport, NY | Substance abuse rehabilitation | $1,000 |
| North Shore Animal League | Port Washington, NY | Animal rescue, adoption | $1,000 |
| Save the Chimps Inc | Ft Pierce, FL | Care for rescued chimps | $1,000 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | Philadelphia, PA | Children health care, research | $1,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers | Staten Island, NY | Homes for gold star, first responder families | $1,000 |
| Wells Mountain Initiative | Bristol, VT | Student leadership training, scholarships | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $10,000 | 9 |
| 2022 | $17,000 | 16 |
| 2021 | $15,000 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2023, filed Dec 12, 2024 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202423479349100902
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-6419138
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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