Lincoln, NE
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| Range | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $5K | 7 |
| $5K–$25K | 45 |
| $25K–$100K | 13 |
| $100K+ | 0 |
Smallest $500 · Largest $80,398
| NE | 100% | |
| MO | 0% |
| Tax year | Contributions paid | Total assets | Grants listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $515,722 | $25,804,022 | 54 |
| 2024 | $736,626 | $27,569,201 | 54 |
| 2025 | $1,034,316 | $30,257,897 | 65 |
Years shown are the filings ingested so far; more years are added as additional IRS batches are processed.
| Contact | COOPER FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | 870 WELLS FARGO CENTER 1248 O, STREET, LINCOLN, NE, 68508 |
| Phone | 4024767571 |
| Form & materials | APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE. EACH APPLICATION SHOULD INCLUDE A REQUEST NARRATIVE THAT INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: AMOUNT REQUESTED AND ITS PURPOSE, WHO WILL BENEFIT, FUNDING GOAL AND PLAN TO ACHIEVE THAT FUNDING, AND THE SPECIFIC OUTCOMES THE GRANTEE HOPES TO ACHIEVE AND THE BENCHMARKS THAT WILL BE USED TO MEASURE THEIR SUCCESS. EACH APPLICATION SHOULD ALSO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION: PROJECT BUDGET, OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE CURRENT YEAR AND NEXT FISCAL YEAR, IF APPLICABLE, BALANCE SHEET, INCOME/EXPENSE STATEMENT, THE MOST RECENT BUDGET VS ACTUAL COMPARISION, YEAR-END FINANCIAL REPORT, AND A LISTING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND STAFF. |
| Deadlines | APPLICATIONS ARE REVIEWED AT BOARD OF TRUSTEE MEETINGS |
| Restrictions | GRANTS ARE MADE PRIMARILY TO NEBRASKA NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS |
Source: 990-PF Part XV line 2, tax year 2025.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Of Nebraska-Lincoln En Thompson Forum On World Issues | LINCOLN, NE | PROGRAM | $80,398 |
| United Way Of Lincolnlancaster County | LINCOLN, NE | PROGRAM | $39,000 |
| Nebraska State Historical Society Foundation | LINCOLN, NE | PROGRAM | $30,000 |
| Southeast Community College Educational Foundation | LINCOLN, NE | PROGRAM | $27,000 |
| Center For Immigrant & Refugee Advancement | OMAHA, NE | OPERATING | $25,000 |
| Clyde Malone Community Center | LINCOLN, NE | OPERATING | $25,000 |
| Nebraska Arts Council Development Corp | OMAHA, NE | PROGRAM | $25,000 |
| The Hub Central Access Point For Young Adults | LINCOLN, NE | PROGRAM | $25,000 |
| Bravebe Child Advocacy Center | LINCOLN, NE | OPERATING | $25,000 |
| Center For People | LINCOLN, NE | OPERATING | $25,000 |
| Community Action Partnership Of Lancaster And Saunders County | LINCOLN, NE | OPERATING | $25,000 |
| Hope Spoke | LINCOLN, NE | OPERATING | $25,000 |
| Rabble Mill Dba The Bay | LINCOLN, NE | OPERATING | $25,000 |
| Indian Center Inc | LINCOLN, NE | OPERATING | $20,000 |
| Lux Center For The Arts | LINCOLN, NE | OPERATING | $20,000 |
| Voices Of Hope Lincoln Inc | LINCOLN, NE | PROGRAM | $20,000 |
| University Of Nebraska - Lincoln Lied Center For Performing Arts | LINCOLN, NE | OPERATING | $20,000 |
| Nebraska Journalism Trust | OMAHA, NE | OPERATING | $20,000 |
| Lincoln Literacy | LINCOLN, NE | PROGRAM | $20,000 |
| Teammates Mentoring Program | LINCOLN, NE | OPERATING | $20,000 |
| Center For Legal Immigration Assistance | OMAHA, NE | OPERATING | $20,000 |
| Food Bank Of Lincoln | LINCOLN, NE | OPERATING | $20,000 |
| Foster Care Closet | LINCOLN, NE | OPERATING | $20,000 |
| Humanities Nebraska | LINCOLN, NE | PROGRAM | $20,000 |
| Midland University | FREMONT, NE | SCHOLARSHIP | $19,000 |
