Cooper Family Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 38-4098203

Foundation Overview

Based in Birmingham, AL, Cooper Family Foundation has awarded 167 grants totaling $2,169,200 to organizations in Alabama, District of Columbia and 12 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $500 to $150,000, with a median award of $5,000.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$2,169,200
Total Assets
$16,675,316
Median Grant (all grants)
$5,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
34
Median Grant
$10,000
% Median Grant Growth
+100% (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
Growth-Minded: 59%

20 of 34 recipients (59%) were new grantees. Foundation actively seeks new partnerships to expand impact. Fresh approaches and innovative programs receive serious consideration.

Geographic Focus
Alabama

60% of grants are awarded in Alabama, with additional funding distributed across 13 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Alabama, funding concentrates in Birmingham (53%), Vestavia Hills (14%), Mentone (7%).

Funding Trajectory
+949%

Strong 949% growth in annual giving over 5 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.

Program Areas
General Purposes + 4 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (38%). 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 Cooper Family Foundation'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
Apalachicola Riverkeeper $10,000 Apalachicola, FL, US To Protect The Apalachicola River And Bay. 2024
Big Life $5,000 Naples, FL, US To Bring People Around The World To Christ. 2024
Camp Alpine $20,000 Mentone, AL, US Summer Camp Scholarships For Kids 2024
Carry Well $5,000 Birmingham, AL, US To Help Women Recover From Loss Through God. 2024
Cathedral Church Of The Advent $150,000 Birmingham, AL, US To Help Unite People With Each Other In Christ. 2024
Exceptional Foundation $2,500 Birmingham, AL, US To Provide An Opportunity For Those With Special Needs. 2024
Legacy Ministries $8,000 Dadeville, AL, US To Bring People To Christ. 2024
Ocean Clean Up Np Foundation $10,000 New York, NY, US To Help Remove Plastic From The Oceans Through Prevention And Cleanup. 2024
Reformed University Fellowship $5,000 Charlotte, NC, US To Connect College Students With Christ. 2024
Rooted Ministries $50,000 Birmingham, AL, US Youth Ministries. 2024
Unbound Grace $1,500 Vestavia Hills, AL, US To Foster Addiction Recovery Through God. 2024
University Of Alabama $25,000 Tuscaloosa, AL, US For Building Fund. 2024
Unless U $8,000 Vestavia Hills, AL, US To Serve Those With Developmental Disabilities. 2024
Mountain Brook First Responders Foundation $50,000 Mountain Brook, AL, US To Support The Special Needs Of Mountain Brook First Responders. 2024
Renew Birmingham $57,500 Birmingham, AL, US To Renew Birmingham Neighborhoods. 2024
Uab O'neal Comprehensive Cancer Center $25,000 Birmingham, AL, US To Provide Access To Leading-edge Cancer Care. 2024
Santa Catalina Island Conservancy $10,000 Avalon, CA, US To Keep Catalina Island Clean. 2024
Crimson Tide Foundation $50,000 Tuscaloosa, AL, US For Competition Arena. 2024
Quarterbacking Children's Health Foundation $25,000 Birmingham, AL, US To Support The Medical Needs Of Children. 2024
Parkinson Association Of Alabama $10,000 Birmingham, AL, US To Support Individuals With Parkinson's. 2024
Alzheimers Of Central Alabama Inc $15,000 Birmingham, AL, US To Support Individuals With Alzheimer's. 2024
Kings Home $10,000 Chelsea, AL, US To Help Provide For Families Escaping Domestic Violence. 2024
Triumph Of Hope $20,000 Birmingham, AL, US To Help Share The Gospel. 2024
Baptist Health Foundation $50,000 Birmingham, AL, US To Further The Healing Ministry Of Jesus Christ. 2024
Direct Relief $10,000 Goleta, CA, US To Help Improve The Health And Lives Of People Affected By Poverty Or Emergencies. 2024
Mountain Brook City Schools Foundation $15,000 Birmingham, AL, US To Support Mountain Brook Students. 2024
Urban Promise $5,000 Camden, NJ, US To Provide For The Development Of Charlotte's Youth. 2024
World Wildlife Fund Inc $5,000 Washington, DC, US To Help Build A Future Where People Live In Harmony With Nature. 2024
Mountain Brook Council Pto $600 Mountain Brook, AL, US To Promote The Welfare Of Children. 2024
Five Talents - Usa $5,000 Church, VA, US To Help Those Living In Fragile Communities. 2024
Filter Of Hope $9,500 Tuscaloosa, AL, US To Help Provide Clean Drinking Water. 2024
Fisher Center For Alzheimer's Research Foundation $5,000 New York, NY, US To Support Alzheimer's Research. 2024
Portraits Of Hope Inc $1,500 Birmingham, AL, US To Provide Support To Women And Children After Incarceration, Drug Addiction, And Domestic Violence. 2024
All In Mountain Brook $2,500 Birmingham, AL, US To Help Educate The Mountain Brook Community About The Challenges Facing The Youth. 2024
Cathedral Church Of The Advent $100,000 Birmingham, AL, US To Help Unite People With Each Other In Christ. 2023
Big Life $5,000 Naples, FL, US To Bring People Around The World To Christ. 2023
Breast Cancer Research Foundation Of Alabama $5,000 Birmingham, AL, US To Help Find A Cure For Breast Cancer And To Raise Community Awareness 2023
Camp Alpine $20,000 Mentone, AL, US Summer Camp Scholarships For Kids 2023
Exceptional Foundation $2,500 Birmingham, AL, US To Provide An Opportunity For Those With Special Needs. 2023
Never Thirst $5,000 Birmingham, AL, US To Help Provide Access To Safe, Clean Water To People Around The World. 2023
Ocean Clean Up Np Foundation $8,000 New York, NY, US To Help Remove Plastic From The Oceans Through Prevention And Cleanup. 2023
Reformed University Fellowship $4,500 Charlotte, NC, US To Connect College Students With Christ. 2023
Rooted Ministries $50,000 Birmingham, AL, US Youth Ministries. 2023
Brooke Hester Hustle $2,500 Kennedale, TX, US To Support The Global Battle Against Pediatric Cancer. 2023
Unbound Grace $2,500 Vestavia Hills, AL, US To Foster Addiction Recovery Through God. 2023
Unless U $5,000 Vestavia Hills, AL, US To Serve Those With Developmental Disabilities. 2023
Hawaii Community Foundation $10,000 Kahului, HI, US To Help Those Impacted By Fires In Maui. 2023
Legacy Ministries $5,000 Dadeville, AL, US To Bring People To Christ. 2023
Apalachicola Riverkeeper $6,000 Apalachicola, FL, US To Protect The Apalachicola River And Bay. 2023
Marine Conservation Institute $5,000 Seattle, WA, US To Help Protect The Oceans. 2023
Jh Ranch $4,000 Mountain Brook, AL, US To Help Families Forge A Deeper Relationship With God. 2023
March Of Dimes $2,500 Birmingham, AL, US To Provide For The Health Of Moms And Babies. 2023
University Of Alabama $25,000 Tuscaloosa, AL, US For Building Fund. 2023
Carry Well $2,000 Birmingham, AL, US To Help Women Recover From Loss Through God. 2023
Woolley Institute For Spoken Language Education $6,000 Birmingham, AL, US To Help Deaf Children Learn How To Speak. 2023
Rainforest Trust $5,000 Warrenton, VA, US To Help Conserve The Rainforests. 2023
Redeemer Church $4,000 Birmingham, AL, US To Bring People To Christ. 2023
Crestline Elementary $10,000 Mountain Brook, AL, US To Help Build New Playground. 2023
Cathedral Church Of The Advent $100,000 Birmingham, AL, US To Help Unite People With Each Other In Christ. 2023
Big Life $5,000 Naples, FL, US To Bring People Around The World To Christ. 2023
Breast Cancer Research Foundation Of Alabama $5,000 Birmingham, AL, US To Help Find A Cure For Breast Cancer And To Raise Community Awareness 2023
Camp Alpine $20,000 Mentone, AL, US Summer Camp Scholarships For Kids 2023
Exceptional Foundation $2,500 Birmingham, AL, US To Provide An Opportunity For Those With Special Needs. 2023
Never Thirst $5,000 Birmingham, AL, US To Help Provide Access To Safe, Clean Water To People Around The World. 2023
Ocean Clean Up Np Foundation $8,000 New York, NY, US To Help Remove Plastic From The Oceans Through Prevention And Cleanup. 2023
Reformed University Fellowship $4,500 Charlotte, NC, US To Connect College Students With Christ. 2023
Rooted Ministries $50,000 Birmingham, AL, US Youth Ministries. 2023
Brooke Hester Hustle $2,500 Kennedale, TX, US To Support The Global Battle Against Pediatric Cancer. 2023
Unbound Grace $2,500 Vestavia Hills, AL, US To Foster Addiction Recovery Through God. 2023
Unless U $5,000 Vestavia Hills, AL, US To Serve Those With Developmental Disabilities. 2023
Hawaii Community Foundation $10,000 Kahului, HI, US To Help Those Impacted By Fires In Maui. 2023
Legacy Ministries $5,000 Dadeville, AL, US To Bring People To Christ. 2023
Apalachicola Riverkeeper $6,000 Apalachicola, FL, US To Protect The Apalachicola River And Bay. 2023
Marine Conservation Institute $5,000 Seattle, WA, US To Help Protect The Oceans. 2023
Jh Ranch $4,000 Mountain Brook, AL, US To Help Families Forge A Deeper Relationship With God. 2023
March Of Dimes $2,500 Birmingham, AL, US To Provide For The Health Of Moms And Babies. 2023
University Of Alabama $25,000 Tuscaloosa, AL, US For Building Fund. 2023
Carry Well $2,000 Birmingham, AL, US To Help Women Recover From Loss Through God. 2023
Woolley Institute For Spoken Language Education $6,000 Birmingham, AL, US To Help Deaf Children Learn How To Speak. 2023
Rainforest Trust $5,000 Warrenton, VA, US To Help Conserve The Rainforests. 2023
Redeemer Church $4,000 Birmingham, AL, US To Bring People To Christ. 2023
Crestline Elementary $10,000 Mountain Brook, AL, US To Help Build New Playground. 2023
Advent Episcopal Church $60,000 Birmingham, AL, US To Help Unite People With Each Other In Christ. 2022
The Hustle And Heart Foundation $2,500 Largo, FL, US Overall Well-being And Support Of Women. 2022
Breast Cancer Research Foundation Of Alabama $5,000 Birmingham, AL, US To Help Find A Cure For Breast Cancer And To Raise Community Awareness 2022
House Of Hope For Children $6,500 Cullman, AL, US To Help Support Children That Have Been Abused Or Abandoned. 2022
Never Thirst $7,500 Birmingham, AL, US To Help Provide Access To Safe, Clean Water To People Around The World. 2022
Big Life $1,500 Naples, FL, US To Bring People Around The World To Christ. 2022
Exceptional Foundation $2,500 Birmingham, AL, US To Provide An Opportunity For Those With Special Needs. 2022
Reformed University Fellowship $2,500 Lawrenceville, GA, US To Connect College Students With Christ. 2022
Ocean Clean Up Np Foundation $5,000 New York, NY, US To Help Remove Plastic From The Oceans Through Prevention And Cleanup. 2022
Jed Foundation $5,000 New York, NY, US To Protect The Mental And Emotional Well-being Of Young People. 2022
Gospel In Life $1,000 Ny, NY, US To Ensure That People Have Access To The Gospel. 2022
Camp Alpine $30,000 Mentone, AL, US Summer Camp Scholarships For Kids 2022
Give Directly $5,000 New York, NY, US To Provide Support To Those In Poverty Around The World. 2022
Unless U $3,500 Vestavia Hills, AL, US To Serve Those With Developmental Disabilities. 2022
Rooted Ministries $50,000 Birmingham, AL, US Youth Ministries. 2022
Unbound Grace $2,500 Vestavia Hills, AL, US To Foster Addiction Recovery Through God. 2022
Heal The Bay $5,000 Santa Monica, CA, US To Protect And Restore Our Coastlines. 2022
Thorn $5,000 Manhattan Beach, CA, US To Stand Up To Child Sex Trafficking. 2022
Advent Episcopal Church $60,000 Birmingham, AL, US To Help Unite People With Each Other In Christ. 2022
The Hustle And Heart Foundation $2,500 Largo, FL, US Overall Well-being And Support Of Women. 2022
Breast Cancer Research Foundation Of Alabama $5,000 Birmingham, AL, US To Help Find A Cure For Breast Cancer And To Raise Community Awareness 2022
House Of Hope For Children $6,500 Cullman, AL, US To Help Support Children That Have Been Abused Or Abandoned. 2022
Never Thirst $7,500 Birmingham, AL, US To Help Provide Access To Safe, Clean Water To People Around The World. 2022
Big Life $1,500 Naples, FL, US To Bring People Around The World To Christ. 2022
Exceptional Foundation $2,500 Birmingham, AL, US To Provide An Opportunity For Those With Special Needs. 2022
Reformed University Fellowship $2,500 Lawrenceville, GA, US To Connect College Students With Christ. 2022
Ocean Clean Up Np Foundation $5,000 New York, NY, US To Help Remove Plastic From The Oceans Through Prevention And Cleanup. 2022
Jed Foundation $5,000 New York, NY, US To Protect The Mental And Emotional Well-being Of Young People. 2022
Gospel In Life $1,000 Ny, NY, US To Ensure That People Have Access To The Gospel. 2022
Camp Alpine $30,000 Mentone, AL, US Summer Camp Scholarships For Kids 2022
Give Directly $5,000 New York, NY, US To Provide Support To Those In Poverty Around The World. 2022
Unless U $3,500 Vestavia Hills, AL, US To Serve Those With Developmental Disabilities. 2022
Rooted Ministries $50,000 Birmingham, AL, US Youth Ministries. 2022
Unbound Grace $2,500 Vestavia Hills, AL, US To Foster Addiction Recovery Through God. 2022
Heal The Bay $5,000 Santa Monica, CA, US To Protect And Restore Our Coastlines. 2022
Thorn $5,000 Manhattan Beach, CA, US To Stand Up To Child Sex Trafficking. 2022
Advent Episcopal Church $60,000 Birmingham, AL, US To Help Unite People With Each Other In Christ. 2022
The Hustle And Heart Foundation $2,500 Largo, FL, US Overall Well-being And Support Of Women. 2022
Breast Cancer Research Foundation Of Alabama $5,000 Birmingham, AL, US To Help Find A Cure For Breast Cancer And To Raise Community Awareness 2022
House Of Hope For Children $6,500 Cullman, AL, US To Help Support Children That Have Been Abused Or Abandoned. 2022
Never Thirst $7,500 Birmingham, AL, US To Help Provide Access To Safe, Clean Water To People Around The World. 2022
Big Life $1,500 Naples, FL, US To Bring People Around The World To Christ. 2022
Exceptional Foundation $2,500 Birmingham, AL, US To Provide An Opportunity For Those With Special Needs. 2022
Reformed University Fellowship $2,500 Lawrenceville, GA, US To Connect College Students With Christ. 2022
Ocean Clean Up Np Foundation $5,000 New York, NY, US To Help Remove Plastic From The Oceans Through Prevention And Cleanup. 2022
Jed Foundation $5,000 New York, NY, US To Protect The Mental And Emotional Well-being Of Young People. 2022
Gospel In Life $1,000 Ny, NY, US To Ensure That People Have Access To The Gospel. 2022
Camp Alpine $30,000 Mentone, AL, US Summer Camp Scholarships For Kids 2022
Give Directly $5,000 New York, NY, US To Provide Support To Those In Poverty Around The World. 2022
Unless U $3,500 Vestavia Hills, AL, US To Serve Those With Developmental Disabilities. 2022
Rooted Ministries $50,000 Birmingham, AL, US Youth Ministries. 2022
Unbound Grace $2,500 Vestavia Hills, AL, US To Foster Addiction Recovery Through God. 2022
Heal The Bay $5,000 Santa Monica, CA, US To Protect And Restore Our Coastlines. 2022
Thorn $5,000 Manhattan Beach, CA, US To Stand Up To Child Sex Trafficking. 2022
Alabama Coastal Foundation $5,000 Mobile, AL, US To Improve And Protect Alabama's Coastal Environment Through Cooperation, Education, And Participation. 2021
Alabama Wildlife Federation $5,000 Millbrook, AL, US To Promote The Conservation And Wise Use Of Our Wildlife And Natural Resources And To Ensure A High Quality Of Life For Future Generations Of Alabamians 2021
American Red Cross - Midwest Tornados $10,000 Washington, DC, US To Bring Shelter, Food And Comfort To Those Affected By Disasters. 2021
Breast Cancer Research Foundation Of Alabama $5,000 Birmingham, AL, US To Help Find A Cure For Breast Cancer By Funding Promising Breast Cancer Research And To Raise Community Awareness And Funding For That Research. 2021
Calvin College $20,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US To Equip Students To Think Deeply, Act Justly, And To Live Wholeheartedly As Christ's Agents Of Renewal In The World 2021
Camp Alpine $25,000 Mentone, AL, US Summer Camp Scholarships For Campers 2021
Community Ministry For Girls $1,500 Birmingham, AL, US To Prepare Young Girls To Become Godly Women Who Impact Their Spheres Of Life For Christ 2021
Gold Country Wildlife Rescue $10,000 Auburn, CA, US Rehabilitation And Release Of Injured And Orphaned Wildlife. 2021
Jh Outback Birmingham $2,500 Birmingham, AL, US To See Communities Transformed Around The World 2021
Legacy $2,500 Need Address, AL, US To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization 2021
Mission To The World $2,500 Orange, CA, US To Spread The Gospel Throughout The World 2021
Modern Day Missions $4,000 Arlington, TX, US To Provide Services That Enable Missionaries To Raise Financial Support So They Can Fulfill The Calling Of Taking Jesus Christ To The Nations. 2021
No Kill La (nkla) $5,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To End The Killing Of Dogs And Cats In Shelters Throughout Los Angeles. 2021
Reformed University Fellowship $9,500 Lawrenceville, GA, US Building Relationships And Sharing The Joy Of The Gospel With College Students 2021
Restore Ministries Of Birmingham Inc $2,500 Mountain Brk, AL, US Offers Hope To Men, Women, And Children In Need Of Spiritual And Relational Restoration By Providing Experienced And Professional Counseling Services 2021
Rooted Ministries $50,000 Birmingham, AL, US Youth Ministry 2021
Save The Manatee $2,000 Maitland, FL, US To Protect Imperiled Manatees And Their Aquatic Habitat Worldwide For Future Generations. 2021
Unbound Grace $5,000 Vestavia Hills, AL, US To Point People Bound By Addiction To Gods Unbound Grace Through Counseling, Discipleship And Community. 2021
Unless U $5,000 Vestavia Hills, AL, US To Serve Adults With Developmental Disabilities And Their Families Through Continuing Education, Life Skills, And Social Skills 2021
Urban Promise $2,500 Camden, NJ, US To Equip Children And Young Adults With The Skills Necessary For Academic Achievement, Life Management, Spiritual Growth, And Christian Leadership. 2021
Reformed University Fellowship $2,000 Lawrenceville, GA, US Building Relationships And Sharing The Joy Of The Gospel With College Students. 2020
Blessed Brokenness $2,600 Mountain Brk, AL, US 2020 Donation 2020
Big Life $2,500 Naples, FL, US Empower Believers Worldwide To Reach And Disciple To Their Own People 2020
Rooted Ministries $50,000 Birmingham, AL, US Youth Ministry 2020
Restore Ministries $1,000 Mountain Brk, AL, US Offers Hope To Men, Women, And Children In Need Of Spiritual And Relational Restoration By Providing Experienced And Professional Counseling Services. 2020
University Of The Nations $1,000 Kailuakona, HI, US To Help Educate And Equip Young People From All Nations In Spirituality, Integrity, Personal Life Skills, And Business Skills To Be Multiplied Around The World 2020
Fire & Fragrance Ministries $500 Kailua Kona, HI, US To Encourage Worship & Prayer, Evangilism, Missions, And The Nature And Character Of God. To Volunteer And Serve In The Community. 2019
Marathon Venture Academy Inc $1,000 Marathon, WI, US Scholarship Luncheon 2019
The Foundry Ministries $3,500 Bessemer, AL, US Restore Hope And Rebuild The Lives Of The Addict, The Ex-inmate And The Homeless Through Christ-centered Recovery, Reentry And Rescue. 2019
Legacy Ministries $10,000 Dadeville, AL, US Donation 2019
Cathedral Church Of The Advent $50,000 Birmingham, AL, US 2019 Pledge 2019

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Contact Information

Official contact details for Cooper Family Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 38-4098203
Website N/A
Address PO BOX 131387 Birmingham, AL 35213-6387

Key People (7)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Cooper Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

President, Treasurer, Director Wiley H Cooper Iv
Vice President, Director Tanya Melton Cooper
Director Wiley H Cooper V
Director Dawson Drinkard Cooper
Director David Wyeth Cooper

Forms 990-PF

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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.