The Cooper Housing Institute
Invitation OnlyIrvine, California · EIN 83-2629416 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$885K
Organizations funded18
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$10.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $37,700.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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 California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing Narrative Lab | Washington, DC | General support | $250,000 |
| Rand Center | Santa Monica, CA | General purpose | $200,000 |
| Ucsb Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | General purpose | $153,000 |
| Massachuesetts Housing & Shelter Alliance Inc | Boston, MA | General support | $150,000 |
| South County Outreach | Irvine, CA | General support | $37,700 |
| Terner's Funders Council- UC Berkeley | Berkeley, CA | General purpose | $20,000 |
| US Vets - Patriotic Hall | Los Angeles, CA | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Center on Budget & Policy Priorities | Washington, DC | General support | $10,000 |
| National Alliance to End Homelessness | Washington, DC | General purpose | $10,000 |
| National Low Income Housing Coalition | Washington, DC | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Pathway Housing First Partner Conference | Santa Monica, CA | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Jb Brown Fund-Life Steps | Sacramento, CA | General support | $10,000 |
| Oc Grantmakers | Newport Beach, CA | Promote effective philanthropy | $1,500 |
| California Association of Non Profits | San Francisco, CA | General support | $1,000 |
| Socal Grantmakers | Los Angeles, CA | General purpose | $750 |
| Illumination Foundation | Santa Ana, CA | General purpose | $538 |
| Funders Together to End Homelessness Inc | Boston, MA | General support | $300 |
| Oc Family Foundation Alliance | Irvine, CA | General purpose | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $885,038 | 18 |
| 2023 | $205,750 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202531329349101493
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 83-2629416
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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