Jim B Cooper & Lillian F Cooper | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 86-0899329

Foundation Overview

Based in Genoa, NV, Jim B Cooper & Lillian F Cooper has awarded 203 grants totaling $292,892 to organizations in Nebraska and Iowa. Individual grants range from $310 to $5,500, with a median award of $1,150.

Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$292,892
Total Assets
$820,249
Median Grant (all grants)
$1,150

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
35
Median Grant
$1,000
% Median Grant Decline
-7% (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
Balanced Approach: 46%

16 of 35 recipients (46%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.

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 York (14%), Plainview (14%), Deshler (13%).

Funding Trajectory
-2%

Stable funding levels with 2% change over 4 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.

Program Areas
General Purposes + 4 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (69%). 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 Jim B Cooper & Lillian F Cooper'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
Deshler Public Schools $1,500 Deshler, NE, US Scholarship 2023
Creighton Community Public Schools $4,800 Creighton, NE, US Robotics Program, Scholarships 2023
Norfolk Public Schools $1,500 Norfolk, NE, US Scholarships 2023
Plainview Manor $500 Plainview, NE, US Entrance Furniture 2023
Lincoln Childrens Zoo $750 Lincoln, NE, US Memberships 2023
Pierce Public Schools $3,147 Pierce, NE, US Standing Desks, Scholarship 2023
Casa Of York $500 York, NE, US Volunteer Training 2023
Creighton Public Library $500 Creighton, NE, US Space Maker Station 2023
Pilger Municipal Pool $640 Pilger, NE, US Lifeguard Ed / Equipment 2023
Creighton Youth Baseball Associatio $1,000 Creighton, NE, US Field Upgrades 2023
Plainview Public Schools $1,500 Plainview, NE, US Scholarship 2023
York Public Schools $1,500 York, NE, US Scholarship 2023
Lincoln Youth Baseball Organization $750 Lincoln, NE, US Equipment 2023
Pierce Senior Center $500 Pierce, NE, US Repair 2023
Village Of Pilger $1,200 Pilger, NE, US Campground Improvements 2023
Little Blessings Preschool $1,000 York, NE, US Outdoor Nature Center 2023
Wisner-pilger Public Schools $3,000 Wisner, NE, US Scholarship 2023
Lincoln Public Schools $1,500 Lincoln, NE, US Scholarship 2023
Plainview Public Library $500 Plainview, NE, US Teen Time-out 2023
Pierce Pacers Softball $1,250 Pierce, NE, US Jerseys 2023
City Of York Parks Recreation $1,500 York, NE, US Interactive Projector 2023
Nebraska Extension - Knox County $630 Creighton, NE, US Incubators 2023
Thayer County Health Services $1,000 Deshler, NE, US Pulse Oximeters 2023
Spring Creek Kids $900 Deshler, NE, US Playmats 2023
City Of Deshler Volunteer Fire Dept $1,500 Deshler, NE, US Fire Fighting Gloves 2023
Jr Achievement Of Lincoln $1,000 Lincoln, NE, US Financial Literacy Program 2023
Digg Site Productions $750 Lincoln, NE, US Film Workshops In Lincoln 2023
Mosaic $500 Norfolk, NE, US Dishwasher 2023
Norfolk Family Coalition $500 Norfolk, NE, US Hygiene Closet Supplies 2023
Oasis Counseling International $600 Norfolk, NE, US Car Seats 2023
Grant Elementary School $700 Norfolk, NE, US Birthday Books For Kids 2023
Plainview Social Center $500 Plainview, NE, US Banquet Chairs 2023
Plainview Fire District $1,000 Plainview, NE, US Breathing Apparatus 2023
Helping Hands Youth Ministry $500 Plainview, NE, US Food/school Supplies 2023
Cooper Family Community Center $1,000 Pilger, NE, US Exercise Utility 2023
Deshler Public Schools $2,500 Deshler, NE, US Green House, Scholarship 2022
Creighton Community Public Schools $3,100 Creighton, NE, US Amplifier, Greenhouse, Scholarship 2022
Norfolk Public Schools $3,500 Norfolk, NE, US Scholarships 2022
Deshler Lutheran School $1,000 Deshler, NE, US Backpack Program 2022
Pierce Volunteer Fire Rescue $1,000 Pilger, NE, US Power Tools 2022
City Of Wisner $1,000 Wisner, NE, US Splashpad 2022
Casa Of York $750 York, NE, US Training 2022
Plainview Public Schools $3,000 Plainview, NE, US Supplies, Ffa Greenhouse, Scholarship 2022
Friends Of Kilgore Memorial Library $2,000 York, NE, US Mobile Steam Lab 2022
York Public Schools $1,500 York, NE, US Scholarship 2022
Pierce Public Schools $3,000 Pierce, NE, US Mellophone, Scholarship 2022
Village Of Pilger $500 Pilger, NE, US Playground Equipment 2022
Wisner-pilger Public Schools $1,500 Wisner, NE, US Scholarship 2022
Lincoln Public Schools $1,500 Lincoln, NE, US Scholarship 2022
Creighton Ambulance Service $1,150 Creighton, NE, US Co2 Monitors 2022
Plainview Public Library $1,000 Plainview, NE, US Youth Steam Program 2022
Deshler Public Library Foundation $1,000 Deshler, NE, US Photo Kiosk 2022
Foundation Of Thayer County Health $500 Deshler, NE, US Ophthalmoscopes 2022
Atlas Partners $1,500 Lincoln, NE, US The Living Rm 2022
Community Action Partnership Of Lan $1,000 Lincoln, NE, US Meals 2022
Mosaic In Southeast Nebraska $1,000 Lincoln, NE, US Obie Projector 2022
Faith Reg Health Serviceschild Advo $3,000 Norfolk, NE, US Mental Healthcare 2022
City Of Pierce $1,500 Pierce, NE, US Splashpad 2022
Pierce Pacers Softball Backers $500 Pierce, NE, US Catcher's Equipment 2022
Pilger Community Development Fund $1,000 Pilger, NE, US Shelves 2022
Plainview Zion Lutheran School $500 Plainview, NE, US Pre-school Equipment 2022
Plainview Area Health Systems $500 Plainview, NE, US Bariatric Chair 2022
City Of York Parks Recreation $1,500 York, NE, US Disc Golf Sign 2022
Deshler Public Schools $2,500 Deshler, NE, US Green House, Scholarship 2022
Creighton Community Public Schools $3,100 Creighton, NE, US Amplifier, Greenhouse, Scholarship 2022
Norfolk Public Schools $3,500 Norfolk, NE, US Scholarships 2022
Deshler Lutheran School $1,000 Deshler, NE, US Backpack Program 2022
Pierce Volunteer Fire Rescue $1,000 Pilger, NE, US Power Tools 2022
City Of Wisner $1,000 Wisner, NE, US Splashpad 2022
Casa Of York $750 York, NE, US Training 2022
Plainview Public Schools $3,000 Plainview, NE, US Supplies, Ffa Greenhouse, Scholarship 2022
Friends Of Kilgore Memorial Library $2,000 York, NE, US Mobile Steam Lab 2022
York Public Schools $1,500 York, NE, US Scholarship 2022
Pierce Public Schools $3,000 Pierce, NE, US Mellophone, Scholarship 2022
Village Of Pilger $500 Pilger, NE, US Playground Equipment 2022
Wisner-pilger Public Schools $1,500 Wisner, NE, US Scholarship 2022
Lincoln Public Schools $1,500 Lincoln, NE, US Scholarship 2022
Creighton Ambulance Service $1,150 Creighton, NE, US Co2 Monitors 2022
Plainview Public Library $1,000 Plainview, NE, US Youth Steam Program 2022
Deshler Public Library Foundation $1,000 Deshler, NE, US Photo Kiosk 2022
Foundation Of Thayer County Health $500 Deshler, NE, US Ophthalmoscopes 2022
Atlas Partners $1,500 Lincoln, NE, US The Living Rm 2022
Community Action Partnership Of Lan $1,000 Lincoln, NE, US Meals 2022
Mosaic In Southeast Nebraska $1,000 Lincoln, NE, US Obie Projector 2022
Faith Reg Health Serviceschild Advo $3,000 Norfolk, NE, US Mental Healthcare 2022
City Of Pierce $1,500 Pierce, NE, US Splashpad 2022
Pierce Pacers Softball Backers $500 Pierce, NE, US Catcher's Equipment 2022
Pilger Community Development Fund $1,000 Pilger, NE, US Shelves 2022
Plainview Zion Lutheran School $500 Plainview, NE, US Pre-school Equipment 2022
Plainview Area Health Systems $500 Plainview, NE, US Bariatric Chair 2022
City Of York Parks Recreation $1,500 York, NE, US Disc Golf Sign 2022
Deshler Public Schools $2,500 Deshler, NE, US Green House, Scholarship 2022
Creighton Community Public Schools $3,100 Creighton, NE, US Amplifier, Greenhouse, Scholarship 2022
Norfolk Public Schools $3,500 Norfolk, NE, US Scholarships 2022
Deshler Lutheran School $1,000 Deshler, NE, US Backpack Program 2022
Pierce Volunteer Fire Rescue $1,000 Pilger, NE, US Power Tools 2022
City Of Wisner $1,000 Wisner, NE, US Splashpad 2022
Casa Of York $750 York, NE, US Training 2022
Plainview Public Schools $3,000 Plainview, NE, US Supplies, Ffa Greenhouse, Scholarship 2022
Friends Of Kilgore Memorial Library $2,000 York, NE, US Mobile Steam Lab 2022
York Public Schools $1,500 York, NE, US Scholarship 2022
Pierce Public Schools $3,000 Pierce, NE, US Mellophone, Scholarship 2022
Village Of Pilger $500 Pilger, NE, US Playground Equipment 2022
Wisner-pilger Public Schools $1,500 Wisner, NE, US Scholarship 2022
Lincoln Public Schools $1,500 Lincoln, NE, US Scholarship 2022
Creighton Ambulance Service $1,150 Creighton, NE, US Co2 Monitors 2022
Plainview Public Library $1,000 Plainview, NE, US Youth Steam Program 2022
Deshler Public Library Foundation $1,000 Deshler, NE, US Photo Kiosk 2022
Foundation Of Thayer County Health $500 Deshler, NE, US Ophthalmoscopes 2022
Atlas Partners $1,500 Lincoln, NE, US The Living Rm 2022
Community Action Partnership Of Lan $1,000 Lincoln, NE, US Meals 2022
Mosaic In Southeast Nebraska $1,000 Lincoln, NE, US Obie Projector 2022
Faith Reg Health Serviceschild Advo $3,000 Norfolk, NE, US Mental Healthcare 2022
City Of Pierce $1,500 Pierce, NE, US Splashpad 2022
Pierce Pacers Softball Backers $500 Pierce, NE, US Catcher's Equipment 2022
Pilger Community Development Fund $1,000 Pilger, NE, US Shelves 2022
Plainview Zion Lutheran School $500 Plainview, NE, US Pre-school Equipment 2022
Plainview Area Health Systems $500 Plainview, NE, US Bariatric Chair 2022
City Of York Parks Recreation $1,500 York, NE, US Disc Golf Sign 2022
Deshler Public Schools $2,500 Deshler, NE, US Stage Lighting, Scholarships 2021
Creighton Community Public Schools $4,050 Creighton, NE, US Robotics Program, Scholarship, Spotlight, Activity Supplies 2021
Norfolk Public Schools $1,500 Norfolk, NE, US Scholarship 2021
Deshler Lutheran School $800 Deshler, NE, US Stem Program Guest Speaker 2021
Lincoln Childrens Zoo $1,000 Lincoln, NE, US Free Memberships 2021
Pilger Senior Center $1,000 Pilger, NE, US Silver Sneakers Videos 2021
Friends Of Kilgore Library $1,000 York, NE, US 1000 Books 2021
Casa Of York $1,000 York, NE, US Training 2021
Creighton Public Library $310 Creighton, NE, US Wireless Projector 2021
Deshler Recreation Board $1,000 Deshler, NE, US Flag Football Supplies 2021
York Parks And Rec $1,000 York, NE, US Toddler Playground 2021
Plainview Public Schools $3,500 Plainview, NE, US Scholarship, Welding Supplies, Speech Dept Supplies 2021
York Public Schools $1,500 York, NE, US Scholarship 2021
Pierce Public Schools $5,500 Pierce, NE, US Anatomy In Clay, Golf Memberships, Scholarships 2021
Village Of Pilger $1,000 Pilger, NE, US Playground Equipment 2021
Wisner-pilger Public Schools $3,500 Wisner, NE, US World Drumming Curriculum, Scholarships 2021
Lincoln Public Schools $1,500 Lincoln, NE, US Scholarship 2021
Creighton Ambulance Service $950 Creighton, NE, US Patient Lift Assist 2021
St Ludger Elementary School $450 Creighton, NE, US Little Food Pantry 2021
Deshler Volunteer Fire And Rescue $1,200 Deshler, NE, US New Ambulance 2021
Educare Lincoln $1,500 Lincoln, NE, US New Classroom Furniture 2021
Loaves And Fishes $1,500 Lincoln, NE, US Community Meals 2021
Bright Horizons $1,500 Norfolk, NE, US Fencing 2021
Teammates Mentoring Program Of Norf $750 Norfolk, NE, US Background Checks 2021
Northeast Nebraska Child Advocacy C $1,500 Norfolk, NE, US Furniture 2021
Plainview Public Library $1,000 Plainview, NE, US Lego Steam Program 2021
Plainview Volunteer Fire Department $1,000 Plainview, NE, US Lifpak Defibrillator 2021
Emmanuel Faith Lutheran School $1,000 York, NE, US Gym Class Supplies 2021
Briar Cliff Univ - Anne Cooper Memo $2,000 Sioux City, IA, US Scholarship 2021
Deshler Public Schools $1,500 Deshler, NE, US Scholarship 2020
Creighton Community Public Schools $1,500 Creighton, NE, US Scholarship 2020
Norfolk Public Schools $1,500 Norfolk, NE, US Scholarship 2020
Univ Of Nebraska- Anne Cooper Memorial $2,000 Lincoln, NE, US Scholarship 2020
Deshler Lutheran School $500 Deshler, NE, US Gaga Pit 2020
Plainview Manor $1,200 Plainview, NE, US Slushy Machine 2020
Pierce High School $3,985 Pierce, NE, US Baritones, Chairs, Blinds 2020
Casa Of York $1,200 York, NE, US Training 2020
Creighton Public Library $465 Creighton, NE, US Kids Korner 2020
Deshler Recreation Board $750 Deshler, NE, US Diamond Pro Conditioner 2020
Norfolk Arts Center $1,500 Norfolk, NE, US 5th Grade Passport To Art 2020
Lutheran High School Northeast $2,000 Norfolk, NE, US Ag/ffa Program 2020
York Parks And Rec $500 York, NE, US Story Walk 2020
Plainview Public Schools $3,000 Plainview, NE, US Ffa Greenhouse, Scholarship 2020
Elkhorn Logan Valley Health Dept $3,000 Wisner, NE, US Smile In Style 2020
Friends Of Kilgore Memorial Library $1,000 York, NE, US Early Child Development Program 2020
York Public Schools $1,500 York, NE, US Scholarship 2020
Pierce Public Schools $1,500 Pierce, NE, US Scholarship 2020
Peace Lutheran Preschool $1,500 Deshler, NE, US Playground Equipment 2020
City Of Deshler Senior Center $1,500 Deshler, NE, US Patio Set 2020
Lincoln Youth Baseball Organization $2,500 Lincoln, NE, US Equipment 2020
Pierce Senior Center $1,000 Pierce, NE, US Refrigeration Door 2020
Brandon Gerdes Memorial Foundation $1,500 Pierce, NE, US Backpack Program 2020
Village Of Pilger $750 Pilger, NE, US Playground Equipment 2020
Little Blessings Preschool $1,000 York, NE, US Outdoor Classroom 2020
Wisner-pilger Public Schools $1,500 Wisner, NE, US Scholarship 2020
Lincoln Public Schools $1,500 Lincoln, NE, US Scholarship 2020
Foundation For Lincoln Public Schools $1,500 Lincoln, NE, US Scholarship 2019
Deshler Public Schools $1,300 Deshler, NE, US Electronic Drum Set 2019
Creighton Community Public Schools $3,000 Creighton, NE, US Kid Zone & Scholarship 2019
Norfolk Public Schools $1,500 Norfolk, NE, US Scholarship 2019
Univ Of Nebraska- Anne Cooper Memorial $2,000 Lincoln, NE, US Scholarship 2019
Plainview Manor $1,400 Plainview, NE, US Mobile Vital Signs Machine 2019
Lincoln Childrens Zoo $2,000 Lincoln, NE, US Free Memberships 2019
Pierce Jrsr High School $1,510 Pierce, NE, US Cameras & Stand-up Desks 2019
Pierce Volunteer Fire Department $1,000 Pierce, NE, US Air Boat 2019
Pilger Senior Center $500 Pilger, NE, US Fitness Equipment 2019
Casa Of York $1,200 York, NE, US Training 2019
Deshler Swimming Pool $1,000 Deshler, NE, US New Pool 2019
Norfolk Arts Council $2,000 Norfolk, NE, US 5th Grade Passport To Art 2019
Lutheran High School Northeast $1,000 Norfolk, NE, US Stage Renovation 2019
Creighton Baseball Association $750 Creighton, NE, US Tractor 2019
Creighton Softball Association $750 Creighton, NE, US Batting Cage Update 2019
Pierce Lied Public Library $2,000 Pierce, NE, US Full Steam Ahead 2019
Plainview Park Board $500 Plainview, NE, US Sandbox 2019
Plainview Senior Service Center $500 Plainview, NE, US Mid Winter Sunday Fling 2019
Plainview Ball Backers $500 Plainview, NE, US Equipment 2019
Plainview Public Schools $3,000 Plainview, NE, US Robotics Class & Scholarship 2019
Cooper Family Community Center $1,255 Pilger, NE, US Fitness Equipment 2019
Elkhorn Logan Valley Health Dept $2,000 Wisner, NE, US Smile In Style 2019
Wisner Community Senior Citizens Ce $1,000 Wisner, NE, US Remodel 2019
Friends Of Kilgore Library $1,000 York, NE, US Book Clubs At Kilgore Library 2019
York Public Schools $750 York, NE, US After School Program/summer Program 2019
Pierce Public Schools $3,000 Pierce, NE, US Scholarship 2019
Nebraska College Of Tech $3,000 Curtis, NE, US Scholarship 2019

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Contact Information

Official contact details for Jim B Cooper & Lillian F Cooper as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 86-0899329
Website http://jimandlilcooperfoundation.org
Address PO BOX 574 Genoa, NV 89411-0574

Key People (5)

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

Director Holly Burner
Director Damie Cooper
Director Cooper Schell
Director Lu Schell
President Kelly Harris

Forms 990-PF

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Form 990-PF Research Tips
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  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
  • Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns

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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.