The John D & Barbara C Cooney Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-4408630 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$405K
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$8.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 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
40% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Scwab Daf - Daf Giving 360 | Omaha, NE | General charitable | $75,000 |
| Gilda's Club | Chicago, IL | General charitable | $50,000 |
| Jazz Aspen Season Snowmass | Aspen, CO | General charitablegeneral charitable | $50,000 |
| So Others May Learn | Minneapolis, MN | General charitable | $50,000 |
| Precious Blood Ministry of Reconciliation | Chicago, IL | General charitable | $25,000 |
| University of Chicago | Chicago, IL | General charitable | $25,000 |
| Brehm Preparatory School | Carbondale, IL | General charitable | $20,000 |
| Chrystosom's Day School | Chicago, IL | General charitable | $20,000 |
| Northwestern Medical Womans Board | Chicago, IL | General charitable | $20,000 |
| Death With Dignity | Portland, OR | General charitable | $15,000 |
| Help Hope Live | Radnor, MA | General charitable | $15,000 |
| Loyola University | Chicago, IL | General charitable | $15,000 |
| Fresh Start for Our Youth | Hoffman Estates, IL | General charitable | $10,000 |
| Hunter Creek Historical Foundation | Aspen, CO | General charitable | $10,000 |
| Lurie's Children Hospital | Chicago, IL | General charitable | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $405,000 | 15 |
| 2024 | $160,000 | 9 |
| 2023 | $370,235 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 29, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611809349101106
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-4408630
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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