Cope Ron & Carol Foundation Trust | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 36-3693227
Foundation Overview
Based in Kearney, NE, Cope Ron & Carol Foundation Trust has awarded 230 grants totaling $8,703,753 to organizations in Nebraska. Individual grants range from $243 to $298,435, with a median award of $20,000.
Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$8,703,753
Total Assets
$15,514,779
Median Grant (all grants)
$20,000
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
68
Median Grant
$24,000
% Median Grant Growth
+60%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
February 2026
Foundation Intelligence
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New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 29%
20 of 68 recipients (29%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
Nebraska
100% of all grants are concentrated in Nebraska, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Nebraska, funding concentrates in Kearney (84%), Elm Creek (3%), Omaha (3%).
Funding Trajectory
+17%
Stable funding levels with 17% change over 7 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.
Program Areas
General Purposes + 3 others
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (70%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Cope Ron & Carol Foundation Trust's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo County Community Health Par | $24,000 | Kearney, NE, US | Community Outreach | 2023 |
| Elm Creek Fire Department | $24,000 | Elm Creek, NE, US | Programming | 2023 |
| Family Advocacy Network | $12,965 | Kearney, NE, US | New Building | 2023 |
| Good Samaritan Hospital Foundation | $100,000 | Kearney, NE, US | Emergency Room Addition & Manikin | 2023 |
| Harmon Sonotorium Restoration Commi | $63,000 | Kearney, NE, US | Restore Harmon Park Sonotorium | 2023 |
| Kearney Area Animal Shelter | $30,000 | Kearney, NE, US | Capital Expenditure | 2023 |
| Kearney Area Arts Council | $3,600 | Kearney, NE, US | Programming | 2023 |
| Kearney Area Symphony Orchestra | $7,500 | Kearney, NE, US | Programming | 2023 |
| Kearney Family Ymca | $50,000 | Kearney, NE, US | Capital Campaign | 2023 |
| Kearney Noon Rotary | $8,500 | Kearney, NE, US | Imagination Library | 2023 |
| Kearney Rescue Cats | $25,000 | Kearney, NE, US | Programming | 2023 |
| Nebraska Journalism Trust | $20,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Greater Nebraska Reporting Position | 2023 |
| Prince Of Peace Catholic Church | $50,000 | Kearney, NE, US | Addition | 2023 |
| Rowe Sancturary | $10,000 | Gibbon, NE, US | Programming | 2023 |
| Three Trails Draft Horse Show | $8,000 | Kearney, NE, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| University Of Nebraska Foundation | $298,435 | Kearney, NE, US | Rural Health Education | 2023 |
| World Theater | $25,000 | Kearney, NE, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Buffalo County Community Health Par | $24,000 | Kearney, NE, US | Community Outreach | 2023 |
| Elm Creek Fire Department | $24,000 | Elm Creek, NE, US | Programming | 2023 |
| Family Advocacy Network | $12,965 | Kearney, NE, US | New Building | 2023 |
| Good Samaritan Hospital Foundation | $100,000 | Kearney, NE, US | Emergency Room Addition & Manikin | 2023 |
| Harmon Sonotorium Restoration Commi | $63,000 | Kearney, NE, US | Restore Harmon Park Sonotorium | 2023 |
| Kearney Area Animal Shelter | $30,000 | Kearney, NE, US | Capital Expenditure | 2023 |
| Kearney Area Arts Council | $3,600 | Kearney, NE, US | Programming | 2023 |
| Kearney Area Symphony Orchestra | $7,500 | Kearney, NE, US | Programming | 2023 |
| Kearney Family Ymca | $50,000 | Kearney, NE, US | Capital Campaign | 2023 |
| Kearney Noon Rotary | $8,500 | Kearney, NE, US | Imagination Library | 2023 |
| Kearney Rescue Cats | $25,000 | Kearney, NE, US | Programming | 2023 |
| Nebraska Journalism Trust | $20,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Greater Nebraska Reporting Position | 2023 |
| Prince Of Peace Catholic Church | $50,000 | Kearney, NE, US | Addition | 2023 |
| Rowe Sancturary | $10,000 | Gibbon, NE, US | Programming | 2023 |
| Three Trails Draft Horse Show | $8,000 | Kearney, NE, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| University Of Nebraska Foundation | $298,435 | Kearney, NE, US | Rural Health Education | 2023 |
| World Theater | $25,000 | Kearney, NE, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Buffalo County Community Health Par | $24,000 | Kearney, NE, US | Community Outreach | 2023 |
| Elm Creek Fire Department | $24,000 | Elm Creek, NE, US | Programming | 2023 |
| Family Advocacy Network | $12,965 | Kearney, NE, US | New Building | 2023 |
| Good Samaritan Hospital Foundation | $100,000 | Kearney, NE, US | Emergency Room Addition & Manikin | 2023 |
| Harmon Sonotorium Restoration Commi | $63,000 | Kearney, NE, US | Restore Harmon Park Sonotorium | 2023 |
| Kearney Area Animal Shelter | $30,000 | Kearney, NE, US | Capital Expenditure | 2023 |
| Kearney Area Arts Council | $3,600 | Kearney, NE, US | Programming | 2023 |
| Kearney Area Symphony Orchestra | $7,500 | Kearney, NE, US | Programming | 2023 |
| Kearney Family Ymca | $50,000 | Kearney, NE, US | Capital Campaign | 2023 |
| Kearney Noon Rotary | $8,500 | Kearney, NE, US | Imagination Library | 2023 |
| Kearney Rescue Cats | $25,000 | Kearney, NE, US | Programming | 2023 |
| Nebraska Journalism Trust | $20,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Greater Nebraska Reporting Position | 2023 |
| Prince Of Peace Catholic Church | $50,000 | Kearney, NE, US | Addition | 2023 |
| Rowe Sancturary | $10,000 | Gibbon, NE, US | Programming | 2023 |
| Three Trails Draft Horse Show | $8,000 | Kearney, NE, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| University Of Nebraska Foundation | $298,435 | Kearney, NE, US | Rural Health Education | 2023 |
| World Theater | $25,000 | Kearney, NE, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Buffalo County Community Health Par | $24,000 | Kearney, NE, US | Community Outreach | 2023 |
| Elm Creek Fire Department | $24,000 | Elm Creek, NE, US | Programming | 2023 |
| Family Advocacy Network | $12,965 | Kearney, NE, US | New Building | 2023 |
| Good Samaritan Hospital Foundation | $100,000 | Kearney, NE, US | Emergency Room Addition & Manikin | 2023 |
| Harmon Sonotorium Restoration Commi | $63,000 | Kearney, NE, US | Restore Harmon Park Sonotorium | 2023 |
| Kearney Area Animal Shelter | $30,000 | Kearney, NE, US | Capital Expenditure | 2023 |
| Kearney Area Arts Council | $3,600 | Kearney, NE, US | Programming | 2023 |
| Kearney Area Symphony Orchestra | $7,500 | Kearney, NE, US | Programming | 2023 |
| Kearney Family Ymca | $50,000 | Kearney, NE, US | Capital Campaign | 2023 |
| Kearney Noon Rotary | $8,500 | Kearney, NE, US | Imagination Library | 2023 |
| Kearney Rescue Cats | $25,000 | Kearney, NE, US | Programming | 2023 |
| Nebraska Journalism Trust | $20,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Greater Nebraska Reporting Position | 2023 |
| Prince Of Peace Catholic Church | $50,000 | Kearney, NE, US | Addition | 2023 |
| Rowe Sancturary | $10,000 | Gibbon, NE, US | Programming | 2023 |
| Three Trails Draft Horse Show | $8,000 | Kearney, NE, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| University Of Nebraska Foundation | $298,435 | Kearney, NE, US | Rural Health Education | 2023 |
| World Theater | $25,000 | Kearney, NE, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Buffalo County Historical Society | $9,341 | Kearney, NE, US | Building | 2022 |
| Family Advocacy Network | $287,035 | Kearney, NE, US | New Building | 2022 |
| Good Samaritan Hospital Foundation | $71,716 | Kearney, NE, US | Emergency Room Addition & Manikin | 2022 |
| Harmon Sonotorium Restoration Commi | $65,000 | Kearney, NE, US | Restore Harmon Park Sonotorium | 2022 |
| Kearney Family Ymca | $50,000 | Kearney, NE, US | Capital Campaign | 2022 |
| Kearney Jubilee Center | $50,000 | Kearney, NE, US | Debt Payoff | 2022 |
| Kearney Public Schools | $42,000 | Kearney, NE, US | Choir Risers And Clavinovas | 2022 |
| Three Trails Draft Horse Show | $17,500 | Kearney, NE, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| University Of Nebraska Foundation | $40,000 | Kearney, NE, US | Team Engagement Center | 2022 |
| Crossroads Mission Avenue | $58,829 | Kearney, NE, US | Furniture For Transitional Housing | 2022 |
| University Of Nebraska Foundation | $15,000 | Kearney, NE, US | Paws University | 2022 |
| Elm Creek High School | $4,000 | Elm Creek, NE, US | Football Helmets | 2022 |
| Axtell Oratorio Society | $3,000 | Axtell, NE, US | 2022 Messiah Program | 2022 |
| Classic Car Collection | $7,500 | Kearney, NE, US | Marketing And Projector Replacement | 2022 |
| Kearney Housing Development Corp | $10,000 | Kearney, NE, US | Meals On Wheels | 2022 |
| Nebraska Vietnam Veterans Reunion | $8,000 | Lincoln, NE, US | Helicopter Rides For Veterans | 2022 |
| Kearney Woman's Club | $5,000 | Kearney, NE, US | Building | 2022 |
| Kearney Area Community Foundation | $15,000 | Kearney, NE, US | Strategic Planning | 2022 |
| Helpcare Clinic | $5,000 | Kearney, NE, US | Vital Sign Monitor | 2022 |
| Kearney Symphony Orchestra | $7,580 | Kearney, NE, US | Underwrite Holiday Concert | 2022 |
| Kearney Noon Rotary | $8,500 | Kearney, NE, US | Imagination Library | 2022 |
| Nebraska Journalism Trust | $20,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Greater Nebraska Reporting Position | 2022 |
| Buffalo County Historical Society | $9,341 | Kearney, NE, US | Building | 2022 |
| Family Advocacy Network | $287,035 | Kearney, NE, US | New Building | 2022 |
| Good Samaritan Hospital Foundation | $71,716 | Kearney, NE, US | Emergency Room Addition & Manikin | 2022 |
| Harmon Sonotorium Restoration Commi | $65,000 | Kearney, NE, US | Restore Harmon Park Sonotorium | 2022 |
| Kearney Family Ymca | $50,000 | Kearney, NE, US | Capital Campaign | 2022 |
| Kearney Jubilee Center | $50,000 | Kearney, NE, US | Debt Payoff | 2022 |
| Kearney Public Schools | $42,000 | Kearney, NE, US | Choir Risers And Clavinovas | 2022 |
| Three Trails Draft Horse Show | $17,500 | Kearney, NE, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| University Of Nebraska Foundation | $40,000 | Kearney, NE, US | Team Engagement Center | 2022 |
| Crossroads Mission Avenue | $58,829 | Kearney, NE, US | Furniture For Transitional Housing | 2022 |
| University Of Nebraska Foundation | $15,000 | Kearney, NE, US | Paws University | 2022 |
| Elm Creek High School | $4,000 | Elm Creek, NE, US | Football Helmets | 2022 |
| Axtell Oratorio Society | $3,000 | Axtell, NE, US | 2022 Messiah Program | 2022 |
| Classic Car Collection | $7,500 | Kearney, NE, US | Marketing And Projector Replacement | 2022 |
| Kearney Housing Development Corp | $10,000 | Kearney, NE, US | Meals On Wheels | 2022 |
| Nebraska Vietnam Veterans Reunion | $8,000 | Lincoln, NE, US | Helicopter Rides For Veterans | 2022 |
| Kearney Woman's Club | $5,000 | Kearney, NE, US | Building | 2022 |
| Kearney Area Community Foundation | $15,000 | Kearney, NE, US | Strategic Planning | 2022 |
| Helpcare Clinic | $5,000 | Kearney, NE, US | Vital Sign Monitor | 2022 |
| Kearney Symphony Orchestra | $7,580 | Kearney, NE, US | Underwrite Holiday Concert | 2022 |
| Kearney Noon Rotary | $8,500 | Kearney, NE, US | Imagination Library | 2022 |
| Nebraska Journalism Trust | $20,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Greater Nebraska Reporting Position | 2022 |
| Buffalo County Historical Society | $9,341 | Kearney, NE, US | Building | 2022 |
| Family Advocacy Network | $287,035 | Kearney, NE, US | New Building | 2022 |
| Good Samaritan Hospital Foundation | $71,716 | Kearney, NE, US | Emergency Room Addition & Manikin | 2022 |
| Harmon Sonotorium Restoration Commi | $65,000 | Kearney, NE, US | Restore Harmon Park Sonotorium | 2022 |
| Kearney Family Ymca | $50,000 | Kearney, NE, US | Capital Campaign | 2022 |
| Kearney Jubilee Center | $50,000 | Kearney, NE, US | Debt Payoff | 2022 |
| Kearney Public Schools | $42,000 | Kearney, NE, US | Choir Risers And Clavinovas | 2022 |
| Three Trails Draft Horse Show | $17,500 | Kearney, NE, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| University Of Nebraska Foundation | $40,000 | Kearney, NE, US | Team Engagement Center | 2022 |
| Crossroads Mission Avenue | $58,829 | Kearney, NE, US | Furniture For Transitional Housing | 2022 |
| University Of Nebraska Foundation | $15,000 | Kearney, NE, US | Paws University | 2022 |
| Elm Creek High School | $4,000 | Elm Creek, NE, US | Football Helmets | 2022 |
| Axtell Oratorio Society | $3,000 | Axtell, NE, US | 2022 Messiah Program | 2022 |
| Classic Car Collection | $7,500 | Kearney, NE, US | Marketing And Projector Replacement | 2022 |
| Kearney Housing Development Corp | $10,000 | Kearney, NE, US | Meals On Wheels | 2022 |
| Nebraska Vietnam Veterans Reunion | $8,000 | Lincoln, NE, US | Helicopter Rides For Veterans | 2022 |
| Kearney Woman's Club | $5,000 | Kearney, NE, US | Building | 2022 |
| Kearney Area Community Foundation | $15,000 | Kearney, NE, US | Strategic Planning | 2022 |
| Helpcare Clinic | $5,000 | Kearney, NE, US | Vital Sign Monitor | 2022 |
| Kearney Symphony Orchestra | $7,580 | Kearney, NE, US | Underwrite Holiday Concert | 2022 |
| Kearney Noon Rotary | $8,500 | Kearney, NE, US | Imagination Library | 2022 |
| Nebraska Journalism Trust | $20,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Greater Nebraska Reporting Position | 2022 |
| Kearney Catholic Foundation | $20,000 | Kearney, NE, US | Pay Off Debt | 2021 |
| Kearney Family Ymca | $50,000 | Kearney, NE, US | Capital Campaign | 2021 |
| Make A Wish Nebraska | $3,500 | Lincoln, NE, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Mosaic Axtell | $50,000 | Axtell, NE, US | Covid Expenses/generator | 2021 |
| University Of Nebraska Foundation | $35,000 | Kearney, NE, US | Team Engagement Center | 2021 |
| Merryman Performing Arts Center | $25,000 | Kearney, NE, US | Operations & Staff | 2021 |
| Kearney Public Schools | $30,000 | Kearney, NE, US | Playground | 2021 |
| Crane River Theater | $10,000 | Kearney, NE, US | Underwrite Play | 2021 |
| Buffalo County Historical Society | $115,659 | Kearney, NE, US | Building | 2021 |
| Junior Achievement | $5,000 | Kearney, NE, US | Program Materials | 2021 |
| Ravenna Area Vision Fund | $35,000 | Ravenna, NE, US | Improvements To Ravenna Lake | 2021 |
| Master Trauma Foundation | $24,240 | Elkhorn, NE, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| East Lawn Trailer And Food Pantry | $7,314 | Kearney, NE, US | Kitchen Equipment | 2021 |
| Elm Creek Fire Department | $40,000 | Elm Creek, NE, US | Digital Radios | 2021 |
| Kearney Jubilee Center | $50,000 | Kearney, NE, US | Debt Payoff | 2021 |
| Kearney Creates | $3,500 | Kearney, NE, US | Webiste Development | 2021 |
| Friend Historical Society | $10,000 | Friend, NE, US | Building Renovations | 2021 |
| Rowe Sanctuary | $150,000 | Gibbon, NE, US | Capital Expansion Project | 2021 |
| Central Nebraska Veterans Memorial | $25,000 | Kearney, NE, US | Constructing Memorial | 2020 |
| Christian Heritage | $20,000 | Walton, NE, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| Crossroads Center | $150,000 | Kearney, NE, US | Conversion Of Building | 2020 |
| Good Samaritan Hospital Foundation | $119,535 | Kearney, NE, US | Emergency Room Addition | 2020 |
| Kearney Catholic Foundation | $100,000 | Kearney, NE, US | Classroom Building Project | 2020 |
| Kearney Family Ymca | $50,000 | Kearney, NE, US | Capital Campaign | 2020 |
| Make A Wish Nebraska | $5,000 | Lincoln, NE, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| University Of Nebraska Foundation | $72,564 | Kearney, NE, US | Community Tennis Center | 2020 |
| Yanney Heritage Park Foundation | $75,000 | Kearney, NE, US | Picnic Pavillion | 2020 |
| Mosaic Axtell | $25,000 | Axtell, NE, US | Autism Support | 2020 |
| Buffalo County Community Partners | $10,000 | Kearney, NE, US | School Based Psychological Programs | 2020 |
| Help Care Clinic | $2,000 | Kearney, NE, US | New Phone System | 2020 |
| University Of Nebraska Foundation | $5,000 | Kearney, NE, US | Kearney Symphony Orchestra | 2020 |
| Kearney Housing Development Corpora | $4,800 | Kearney, NE, US | Meals On Wheels Pandemic Support | 2020 |
| Axtell Oratorio Society | $1,000 | Kearney, NE, US | Messiah Performance | 2018 |
| Buffalo County Historical Society | $50,000 | Kearney, NE, US | Building | 2018 |
| Central Community College | $100,000 | Kearney, NE, US | New Kearney Campus | 2018 |
| Central Nebraska Veterans Memorial | $50,000 | Kearney, NE, US | Constructing Memorial | 2018 |
| City Of Kearney | $25,000 | Kearney, NE, US | Sports Field At Patriot Park | 2018 |
| Community Action Partnership | $10,000 | Kearney, NE, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| Crane River Theatre | $5,000 | Kearney, NE, US | Program And Workshop Support | 2018 |
| Crossroads Center | $50,000 | Kearney, NE, US | Conversion Of Building | 2018 |
| Great Platte River Road Memorial | $2,600 | Kearney, NE, US | Fund Live Performances | 2018 |
| Great Platte River Road Memorial | $1,900 | Kearney, NE, US | Storyteller For History Outreach | 2018 |
| Kearney Area Children's Museum | $5,000 | Kearney, NE, US | Music/dance/theatre Area | 2018 |
| Kearney Area Community Foundation | $12,000 | Kearney, NE, US | Accounting Software | 2018 |
| Kearney Area Community Foundation | $243 | Kearney, NE, US | Cope Book Project | 2018 |
| Kearney Buffalo County Casa | $5,000 | Kearney, NE, US | Funds To Train More Volunteers | 2018 |
| Kearney Catholic Foundation | $100,000 | Kearney, NE, US | Classroom Building Project | 2018 |
| Kearney Family Ymca | $100,000 | Kearney, NE, US | Capital Campaign | 2018 |
| Kearney Junior Achievement | $5,000 | Kearney, NE, US | Classroom Material | 2018 |
| Kearney Public Schools Foundation | $33,317 | Kearney, NE, US | High School Theatre | 2018 |
| Kearney Public Schools Foundation | $7,560 | Kearney, NE, US | Summer Reading Prgram | 2018 |
| Kearney Works | $55,000 | Kearney, NE, US | To Hire An Executive Director | 2018 |
| Merryman Performing Arts Center | $6,380 | Kearney, NE, US | Refurbish Grand Piano & Tuning Fund | 2018 |
| Ravenna Area Vision Fund | $20,000 | Ravenna, NE, US | Building At Lake | 2018 |
| World Theater | $15,000 | Kearney, NE, US | Balcony Project | 2018 |
| Buffalo County Community Health Par | $5,000 | Kearney, NE, US | Community Needs Assessment | 2017 |
| Buffalo County Historical Society | $50,000 | Kearney, NE, US | Building | 2017 |
| Central Community College | $100,000 | Kearney, NE, US | New Kearney Campus | 2017 |
| Christian Heritage | $30,000 | Kearney, NE, US | Safe Families And Children Initiativ | 2017 |
| Classic Car Collection | $10,000 | Kearney, NE, US | To Fund Acquisition Of Historic Car | 2017 |
| Community Action Partnership | $10,000 | Kearney, NE, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| Crane River Theatre | $5,000 | Kearney, NE, US | Program Support - The Little Mermaid | 2017 |
| Crossroads Center | $50,000 | Kearney, NE, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| Help Care Clinic | $3,000 | Kearney, NE, US | New Computers For Patient Records | 2017 |
| Kearney Area Animal Shelter | $10,000 | Kearney, NE, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| Kearney Area Children's Museum | $5,000 | Kearney, NE, US | Music/dance/theatre Area | 2017 |
| Kearney Area Community Foundation | $22,000 | Kearney, NE, US | Accounting Software | 2017 |
| Kearney Area Community Foundation | $12,000 | Kearney, NE, US | Cope Book Project | 2017 |
| Kearney Buffalo County Casa | $5,000 | Kearney, NE, US | Funds To Train More Volunteers | 2017 |
| Kearney Catholic Foundation | $50,000 | Kearney, NE, US | Classroom Building Project | 2017 |
| Kearney Junior Achievement | $10,500 | Kearney, NE, US | Classroom Material | 2017 |
| Kearney Public Schools Foundation | $123,826 | Kearney, NE, US | High School Theatre | 2017 |
| Kearney Public Schools Foundation | $7,560 | Kearney, NE, US | Summer Reading Prgram | 2017 |
| Kearney Works | $55,000 | Kearney, NE, US | To Hire An Executive Director | 2017 |
| Lexington Community Foundation | $10,000 | Lexington, NE, US | Dawson County Hero Flight | 2017 |
| St James Catholic Church | $25,000 | Kearney, NE, US | Church Renovation | 2017 |
| University Of Nebraska Foundation | $25,000 | Kearney, NE, US | Field Turf At Foster Field | 2017 |
| Crossroads Center | $50,000 | Kearney, NE, US | Program Support | 2016 |
| Buffalo County Community Health Par | $10,000 | Kearney, NE, US | Community Needs Assessment | 2016 |
| Central Community College | $100,000 | Kearney, NE, US | New Kearney Campus | 2016 |
| Good Samaritan Hospital Foundation | $25,000 | Kearney, NE, US | Health Care Worker Scholarships | 2016 |
| Kearney Area Children's Museum | $5,000 | Kearney, NE, US | Music/dance/theatre Area | 2016 |
| Kearney Area Community Foundation | $25,000 | Kearney, NE, US | Cope Book Project | 2016 |
| Kearney Public Schools Foundation | $108,192 | Kearney, NE, US | High School Theatre | 2016 |
| Kearney Public Schools Foundation | $7,560 | Kearney, NE, US | Summer Reading Prgram | 2016 |
| St James Catholic Church | $25,000 | Kearney, NE, US | Church Renovation | 2016 |
| University Of Nebraska Foundation | $10,000 | Kearney, NE, US | Unk - Lockers For Health & Sports | 2016 |
| University Of Nebraska Foundation | $50,000 | Kearney, NE, US | Health Science Ed Building | 2016 |
| Merryman Performing Arts Center | $25,000 | Kearney, NE, US | Capital Improvements | 2016 |
| Buffalo County Historical Society | $50,000 | Kearney, NE, US | Building | 2016 |
| Kearney Area Animal Shelter | $25,000 | Kearney, NE, US | Program Support | 2016 |
| Kearney Catholic Foundation | $50,000 | Kearney, NE, US | Classroom Building Project | 2016 |
| Kearney Works | $55,000 | Kearney, NE, US | To Hire An Executive Director | 2016 |
| Kearney Junior Achievement | $6,000 | Kearney, NE, US | 5th Grade Classroom Materials | 2016 |
| Unk Chapter Of Alpha Xi Delta | $10,000 | Kearney, NE, US | Scholarships For Women's Fraternity | 2016 |
| Kearney Area United Way | $15,000 | Kearney, NE, US | Walk In Copes Shoes | 2016 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Cope Ron & Carol Foundation Trust as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 36-3693227 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | PO BOX 1775 Kearney, NE 68848-1775 |
Key People (5)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Cope Ron & Carol Foundation Trust's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Secretary/tr | William Oldfather |
|---|---|
| President | Sherry Morrow |
| Vice-preside | Rachelle Bryant |
| Trustee | Cindy Walker |
| Trustee | Richard Hranac |
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February 2026
based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.