Cooper Family Foundation

EIN 81-4361254 Β· OH Β· NTEE T12

Invitation only Typical grant ~$5K Funds in OH, MN, NY +8
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Cooper Family Foundation based in OH paid 19 grants totaling $132.4K to 19 organizations across 11 states. Individual grants ranged from $5K to $20K, with a median of $5K. Its largest recipients included FRIENDS OF EDUCATION, THOMAS WORTHINGTON AND WORTHINGTON KILBOURNE ICE HOCKEY BOOSTERS, and COLUMBUS ASSOCIATION FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS INC. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications β€” giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$3,005,141
Giving (latest yr)
$132,350
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
19
Median grant
$5K
Recipients
19
States reached
11
Officers/trustees
5
Unsolicited applications
No β€” invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Friends of Education$20,000
  • Thomas Worthington and Worthington Kilbourne Ice Hockey Boosters$10,350
  • Columbus Association for the Performing Arts Inc$10,000
  • Minnesotans Military Appreciation Fund$10,000
  • National Multiple Sclerosis Society$10,000

Where grants went

  • Ohio$45,350 Β· 7 grants
  • Minnesota$30,000 Β· 2 grants
  • New York$15,000 Β· 2 grants
  • California$7,000 Β· 1 grant
  • Pennsylvania$5,000 Β· 1 grant
  • Massachusetts$5,000 Β· 1 grant

Grants Paid (19)

Friends of Education
Minnetonka, MN
General Support of Organization
$20,000
Thomas Worthington and Worthington Kilbourne Ice Hockey Boosters
Worthington, OH
General Support of Organization
$10,350
Columbus Association for the Performing Arts Inc
Columbus, OH
General Support of Organization
$10,000
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
New York, NY
General Support of Organization
$10,000
Minnesotans Military Appreciation Fund
Minneapolis, MN
General Support of Organization
$10,000
Camp Kasem Ohio State University
Covina, CA
General Support of Organization
$7,000
USA Luge
Lake Pacid, NY
General Support of Organization
$5,000
Bowling Green State University Softball
Bowling Green, OH
General Support of Organization
$5,000
Pelotonia
Columbus, OH
General Support of Organization
$5,000
Seton Hill University
Greensburg, PA
General Support of Organization
$5,000
Columbus Rotary Foundation Inc
Hilliard, OH
General Support of Organization
$5,000
Mark Bavis Leadership Foundation
Dedham, MA
General Support of Organization
$5,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Cooper Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications β€” its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

Cooper Family Foundation is classified as a Health funder. Hospitals, medical research, disease & disorder programs, and mental health. Its recent grants reached organizations across 11 states.

In its most recent filing, Cooper Family Foundation reported 19 itemized grants totaling $132.4K. Individual grants ranged from $5K to $20K (median $5K).

Recent recipients include FRIENDS OF EDUCATION, THOMAS WORTHINGTON AND WORTHINGTON KILBOURNE ICE HOCKEY BOOSTERS, COLUMBUS ASSOCIATION FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS INC, among 19 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Cooper Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Ohio, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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