The Cooper Foundation
Historical FunderEvanston, Illinois · EIN 36-3209605 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $540.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | JULIE COHEN |
|---|---|
| Address | 1020 ASHLAND AVE, EVANSTON IL 60202 |
| Phone | 8473322079 |
| Form and materials | LETTER STATING PURPOSES FOR FUNDS REQUESTED; DETAILS REGARDING PURPOSES OF ORGANIZATION; SUBMIT ADEQUATE PROOF OF TAX EXEMPT STATUS. |
| Deadlines | N/A |
| Restrictions | N/A |
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
24% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish United Fund | Chicago, IL | General education and research | $10,250 |
| Parenteach Institute | Evanston, IL | Promote education | $2,500 |
| Pancreatic Cancer Action Network | Manhattan Beach, CA | Promote medical research | $1,127 |
| The Weber Family Arts Foundation | Ojai, CA | Provide social services | $1,000 |
| Illinois Holocaust Museum | Chicago, IL | Promote research | $1,000 |
| The Ark | Chicago, IL | Provide medical & social services | $540 |
| Butterfly Strong | Hermosa Beach, CA | Promote medical research | $540 |
| Lincoln Park Zoo | Chicago, IL | Promote education | $532 |
| Alzheimers Association | Chicago, IL | Promote medical research | $522 |
| Hillel Chicago | Chicago, IL | Promote education | $520 |
| Les Turner Als Foundation | Skokie, IL | Promote medical research | $518 |
| Jane Adams Resource Center | Chicago, IL | Promote education | $515 |
| Connections for the Homeless | Evanston, IL | Provide social services | $515 |
| Cje Senior Life | Chicago, IL | Provide medical & social services | $513 |
| Shalva | Chicago, IL | Provide social services | $510 |
| T1dbreakthrough | New York, NY | Promote medical research | $510 |
| Wttw | Chicago, IL | Promote research | $500 |
| The Lilac Tree | Evanston, IL | Provide social services | $500 |
| American Cancer Society | Chicago, IL | Promote medical research | $500 |
| Wbez Npr | Chicago, IL | Promote research | $500 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | Washington, DC | Promote medical research | $500 |
| Josselyn | Northbrook, IL | Promote research | $500 |
| Kaelyn Foundation Resource | Arlington Heights, IL | Promote medical research | $500 |
| Autism Speaks | Princeton, NJ | Medical research | $262 |
| Birthright | Deerfield, IL | Promote medical research | $152 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $25,526 | 25 |
| 2023 | $0 | 0 |
| 2022 | $20,300 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Mar 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202640679349100104
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-3209605
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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