The Irv and Helga Cooper Foundation
Invitation OnlyLos Angeles, California · EIN 46-3423621 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$465K
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$17.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $50,000.
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
50% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Israel Education Foundation | Washington, DC | To foster education | $100,000 |
| Mcgill University | New York, NY | To help students, researchers and professors make the world a better place | $65,424 |
| Hope Outreach Center Inc | Davie, FL | Provide community and emergency services | $60,000 |
| Global Reach | Arlington, VA | To provide international peace | $50,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | New York, NY | To stop the defamation of the jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment to all | $25,000 |
| Cedars Sinai Emergency Medicine | Los Angeles, CA | To provide excellent clinical and service quality, offer compassionate care, and support research and medical education | $25,000 |
| Friends of Idf | Los Angeles, CA | To provide for wellbeing of the soldiers of the israel defense forces (idf), veterans and family members | $25,000 |
| Simon Wiesenthal Center | Los Angeles, CA | Jewish human rights organization that confronts anti-semitism, hate and terrorism, defends safety of jews worldwide and teaches the lessons… | $25,000 |
| The Birthright Foundation | New York, NY | Raises funds in the united states to support birthright israel, an educational trip that ensures every eligible young jewish adult around… | $25,000 |
| Think Again Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | To provide rehabilitation therapies to children severely affected by cancer and brain tumors | $25,000 |
| Stand With US | Los Angeles, CA | To inspire and educate people of all ages and backgrounds, challenge misinformation and fight antisemitism utilizing interdepartmental… | $20,000 |
| Alliance College -Ready Public Schools Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | To raise resources and visibility for the alliance network of schools to improve quality public education for historically underserved youth | $10,000 |
| Ohana One | Los Angeles, CA | To establish long-term sustainable surgical training programs utilizing mentor relationships and advanced technology | $5,000 |
| Scarritt Foundation | Tucson, AZ | To support organizations that rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome animals, while also funding critical veterinary care for pets in families… | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $465,424 | 14 |
| 2024 | $445,000 | 12 |
| 2023 | $477,500 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612469349100031
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-3423621
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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