Private foundation · EIN 83-2629416
The Cooper Housing Institute
Irvine, CA
The Cooper Housing Institute is a private foundation based in Irvine, CA. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2024, it reported $885K in grants and contributions paid across 18 grants, with $10.6M in assets (fair market value). It reports that it gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its largest grants went to Housing Narrative Lab, Rand Center and Ucsb Foundation.
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Gives only to preselected organizations. On its Form 990-PF, this foundation checked the box saying it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Relationships and invitations usually come first.
As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2024. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing Narrative Lab | Washington, DC | General Support | $250,000 |
| Rand Center | Santa Monica, CA | General Purpose | $200,000 |
| Ucsb Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | General Purpose | $153,000 |
| Massachuesetts Housing & Shelter Alliance Inc | Boston, MA | General Support | $150,000 |
| South County Outreach | Irvine, CA | General Support | $37,700 |
| Terner's Funders Council- Uc Berkeley | Berkeley, CA | General Purpose | $20,000 |
| US Vets - Patriotic Hall | Los Angeles, CA | General Purpose | $20,000 |
| Center on Budget & Policy Priorities | Washington, DC | General Support | $10,000 |
| National Alliance to End Homelessness | Washington, DC | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| National Low Income Housing Coalition | Washington, DC | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Pathway Housing First Partner Conference | Santa Monica, CA | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Jb Brown Fund-Life Steps | Sacramento, CA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Oc Grantmakers | Newport Beach, CA | Promote Effective Philanthropy | $1,500 |
| California Association of Non Profits | San Francisco, CA | General Support | $1,000 |
| Socal Grantmakers | Los Angeles, CA | General Purpose | $750 |
| Illumination Foundation | Santa Ana, CA | General Purpose | $538 |
| Funders Together to End Homelessness Inc | Boston, MA | General Support | $300 |
| Oc Family Foundation Alliance | Irvine, CA | General Purpose | $250 |
Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does The Cooper Housing Institute accept grant applications?
According to its Form 990-PF for tax year 2024, The Cooper Housing Institute makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
How much does The Cooper Housing Institute give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $885,038 in grants and contributions paid (18 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has The Cooper Housing Institute funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Housing Narrative Lab (DC), $250K, Rand Center (CA), $200K, Ucsb Foundation (CA), $153K, Massachuesetts Housing & Shelter Alliance Inc (MA), $150K and South County Outreach (CA), $37.7K.