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Cooper Clark Foundation

Liberal, KS · EIN 74-2252034. Reported 436 grants totalling $4,312,729 to 218 organizations across tax years 2021-2024. This foundation did not tell the IRS it funds only preselected organizations.

Yesaccepts unsolicited requests
$4,378median grant
$4,312,729granted, 2021-2024
218organizations funded
55%of grantees funded again the next year
$25.3Massets, latest filing

Does this foundation accept applications?

Yes -- on its own tax return. Form 990-PF asks every private foundation whether it makes grants only to organizations it selects itself. Of the 91,758 foundations in our data that made a grant and answered, 78% said yes -- and applying to those is wasted effort. Cooper Clark Foundation did not check that box on its most recent filing, which puts it in the minority that is at least open to being approached.

This is the foundation's own statement to the IRS, not our judgement, and it says nothing about whether they have a form, a deadline, or an appetite for new grantees. Treat it as the reason this foundation is worth your research time, not as an invitation. Many small foundations of this kind have no website and no application process -- a letter of inquiry is the normal first step.

How big are its grants?

The median grant is $4,378. Half of everything it gave fell between $1,000 and $11,000; the smallest was $200 and the largest $215,000. If you are asking for materially more than the top of that range, you are asking the wrong foundation.

Under $1,000
102 grants
$1,000 - $5,000
126 grants
$5,000 - $10,000
81 grants
$10,000 - $25,000
87 grants
$25,000 - $50,000
25 grants
$50,000 - $100,000
11 grants
$100,000 and Up
4 grants

Every organization it funded

This is the complete list from its filings, largest first. Years funded is the number of separate tax years in which the organization received money -- more than one means a real relationship rather than a one-off.

OrganizationLocationTotal receivedGrantsYears fundedLast
Stratton Area FoundationStratton, CO$325,580332024
City of LiberalLiberal, KS$181,213842024
City of StrattonStratton, CO$166,756432024
Town of StrattonStratton, CO$149,6641232023
Walsh Healthcare CenterWalsh, CO$138,940322024
Stratton Fire Protection DistrictStratton, CO$100,000112023
Satanta Aging Program IncSatanta, KS$80,829332024
Good Samaritan SocietyLiberal, KS$75,450112021
City of ForganForgan, OK$75,000112024
Walsh Firefighters AssociationWalsh, CO$75,000112024
City of SpringfieldSpringfield, CO$72,800212024
Kit Carson Rural DevelopmentKit Carson, CO$72,000222022
Bakers Arts FoundationLiberal, KS$70,000332024
West Cheyenne Protection DistrictKit Carson, CO$70,000112023
Campo Volunteer Fire DepartmentCampo, CO$59,500112021
Stepping Stone ShelterLiberal, KS$56,1841042024
Town of HugoHugo, CO$54,920632023
Seward County Community CollegeLiberal, KS$52,129642024
Seward County EmsLiberal, KS$50,655112023
Seward County Community College FoundationLiberal, KS$50,000112021
Stratton United Methodist ChurchStratton, CO$48,000442024
City of RollaRolla, KS$45,575222024
Seward County Historical SocietyLiberal, KS$44,700222024
Town of SeibertSeibert, CO$42,833222023
Walsh Baptist ChurchWalsh, CO$40,534112022
Genoa-Hugo School DistrictHugo, CO$40,300212021
Kiowa County School DistrictSheridan Lake, CO$40,000112024
Town of BethuneBethune, CO$40,000112022
VFW Post 6491Burlington, CO$40,000112021
City of CampoCcampo, CO$35,450112024
Stratton Golf ClubStratton, CO$35,215332024
Elkhart Senior CenterElkhart, KS$33,019222024
Seward County SheriffLiberal, KS$32,500112023
Liberal Memorial LibraryLiberal, KS$31,291632024
Kit Carson Vol Fire Departmentwest CheyenneKit Carson, CO$31,200112021
Liberal Kids IncLiberal, KS$30,393442024
Stanton County Recreation DeptJohnson, KS$29,952432024
Seward CountyLiberal, KS$29,576222024
Seward County Sheriff's OfficeLiberal, KS$27,972222022
Grant CountyUlysses, KS$27,755112022
Rolla Usd 217Rolla, KS$27,653322024
Grace PlaceLiberal, KS$27,385222024
Satanta Juniorhigh SchoolSatanta, KS$26,010212024
Turpin SchoolTurpin, OK$25,537222023
American Legion StrattonStratton, CO$25,000112024
Depot Heritage IncLiberal, KS$25,000112022
Grant County Community FoundationUlysses, KS$25,000112023
Stanton CountyJohnson, KS$25,000112024
Stratton Senior CitizensStratton, CO$24,869542024
Bethel Church of the BrethrenArriba, CO$24,000222024
Cheyenne County ColoradoCheyenne Wells, CO$24,000112022
Genoa First United Methodist ChurchGenoa, CO$24,000222022
Plains Community ChurchGenoa, CO$24,000222024
Karval Community AllianceKarval, CO$23,000112024
Liberal Womens Fastpitch Softball AssnLiberal, KS$23,000112021
Stratton Wrestling ClubStratton, CO$22,000112023
Walsh Recreation DistrictWalsh, CO$21,675222022
Creighton Senior CenterFlagler, CO$21,030112024
Crossroad CenterLiberal, KS$20,899332024
Kit Carson School District R1Kit Carson, CO$20,572112021
Town of SpringfieldSpringfield, CO$20,500332023
Hi-Plains Schoolhi-Plains Youth BaseballSeibert, CO$20,000112021
Liberal Area Coalition for FamiliesLiberal, KS$20,000332024
Stanton County Fire DeptJohnson, KS$20,000112022
Tyrone Public SchoolsTyrone, OK$20,000112022
Genoa Fire Protection DistrictGenoa, CO$19,627112023
The Baker Arts FoundationLiberal, KS$19,620112021
Liberal Area Rape Crisis CenterLiberal, KS$18,847112024
Stratton High SchoolStratton, CO$18,803542024
Housing Authority of the Town of FlagerFlagler, CO$18,186112021
Liberal Baseball AssociationLiberal, KS$17,500442024
Liberal Recreation DepartmentLiberal, KS$17,481112021
City of WalshWalsh, CO$17,371112024
Limon Recreation DeptLimon, CO$16,800212024
Stratton School Music DeptStratton, CO$15,819222023
Haskell County Historical SocietySublette, KS$15,690222023
Liberal Wrestling ClubLiberal, KS$15,431112021
Flagler Senior CenterFlagler, CO$15,200442024
Cheyenne Wells Agriculture Education DepartCheyenne Wells, CO$15,000112022
Lincoln HealthHugo, CO$15,000112021
Russel Child Development CenterGarden City, KS$15,000112021
Southwest Medical CenterLiberal, KS$15,000332024
Springfield Recreation DeptSpringfield, CO$15,000112023
Wheatland Conference CenterFlagler, CO$15,000222024
Satanta Jrsr High SchoolSatanta, KS$14,919222023
Stanton County Fire RescueJohnson, KS$14,692112022
Good Samaritan CenterLiberal, KS$14,207112024
Stanton County RecreationJohnson, KS$13,750112021
Liberal Basketball AssociationLiberal, KS$13,416332023
Seymour Rogers Middle SchoolLiberal, KS$13,000112024
Stanton County HospitalJohnson, KS$13,000112022
Stratton Rec Clubtown of StrattonStratton, CO$12,728112021
Little Leaders Learning & Care CenterEads, CO$12,670112021
Burlington Area Senior Citizens IncBurlington, CO$12,500112021
OtlrLiberal, KS$12,500222024
Genoa Volunteer Fire DeptGenoa, CO$12,127222023
Stratton School District R-4Stratton, CO$11,060222023
Stanton County Health CoalitionJohnson, KS$10,858112022
American Legion FlaglerFlagler, CO$10,000112024
Baker Arts CenterLiberal, KS$10,000112021
Cheyenne ManorCheyenne Wells, CO$10,000112024
Flagler Golf Club IncFlagler, CO$10,000112021
Great Plains Angels for AnimalsLiberal, KS$10,000222023
Kansas Childrens Service LeagueLiberal, KS$10,000112023
Kirk Lions ClubKirk, CO$10,000112024
Roundhouse Preservation IncHugo, CO$10,000112023
Santa Fe Trail CouncilGarden City, KS$10,000112023
The Southeast Colorado Hospital DistrictSpringfield, CO$10,000112021
Liberal High SchoolLiberal, KS$9,660542024
Genoa High SchoolHugo, CO$9,080112024
Walks Camp Park AssociationLimon, CO$9,060112024
Liberal Area CoalitionLiberal, KS$9,000322022
The Center IncVona, CO$9,000112024
Kiowa County Economic Development CenterEads, CO$8,695112021
Karval School District Re-23Karval, CO$8,685112022
Junior Elite SoftballLiberal, KS$8,576222023
Town of WalshWalsh, CO$8,324112023
Baca County Food BankSpringfield, CO$8,000442024
Sparrow House MinistriesLamar, CO$8,000112022
United Methodist ChurchLimon, CO$8,000332023
Blue Rose Ranch IncSpringfield, CO$7,500112022
Cheyenne Wells Agriculture Education DepartCheyenne Wells, KS$7,500112022
Town of CampoCcampo, CO$7,500112023
Baca County Economic DevelopmentSpringfield, CO$7,289112021
Prairie Pines Assisted LivingEads, CO$7,283112022
Stanton County Public LibraryJohnson, KS$7,257112021
Limon Heritage MuseumLimon, CO$7,164222023
Rolla Recreation CommissionRolla, KS$7,000112022
The Garage WorkspaceHugo, CO$7,000112023
Stratton Rec CenterStratton, CO$6,900112024
Walsh Jrsr High School Busy Bakers ClubWalsh, CO$6,772112021
Harvest on the PrairieLimon, CO$6,500212024
Liberal Volleyball ClubLiberal, KS$6,440222022
Hi Plains School District R23Seibert, CO$6,000112023
Kirk Lion Clubcommunity FundKirk, CO$6,000112022
Town of GenoaGenoa, CO$6,000112023
Kismet Public Library FoundationKismet, KS$5,950112024
Forgan Public SchoolForgan, OK$5,875112022
Burlington Area Senior CenterBurlington, CO$5,000112021
Flagler Historical SocietyFlagler, CO$5,000112024
Great Plins Angels for AnimalsLiberal, KS$5,000112021
Kansas Children's Service LeagueGarden City, KS$5,000112021
Kids IncLiberal, KS$5,000112022
Liberal Bee JaysLiberal, KS$5,000112024
Liberal Police and Community AllianceLiberal, KS$5,000112024
Rolla LibraryRolla, KS$5,000112023
Satanta Grade SchoolSatanta, KS$5,000222022
Southwest Guidance Center IncLiberal, KS$5,000112022
That Liberal Band Boosters IncLiberal, KS$5,000112022
Grant County Senior CenterUlysses, KS$4,864112023
Eastern Plains Animal Welfare AllianceBurlington, CO$4,575222023
Satanta High SchoolSatanta, KS$4,400542024
Usd 507Satanta, KS$4,325212024
Smoky Hills Public Television CorpBunker Hill, KS$4,200222022
Nest Team Stratton School District R-4Stratton, CO$4,000112022
Seibert SeniorsSeibert, CO$4,000222024
CrossroadsLiberal, KS$3,950112021
Arriba-Flagler High SchoolArriba, CO$3,900642024
High Plains Heritage FoundationLiberal, KS$3,500112024
Loaves & FishesUlysses, KS$3,500442024
Prairie Family CenterBurlington, CO$3,500442024
Satanta Methodist ChurchSatanta, KS$3,500442024
Sublette Christian ChurchSublette, KS$3,500442024
The Hands for Hope FoundationElkhart, KS$3,500442024
Turpin Community Food BankTurpin, OK$3,500442024
Walsh Community Grocery IncWalsh, CO$3,500112024
Rolla Senior Citizens CenterRolla, KS$3,250112021
Friends of Grant County LibraryUlysses, KS$3,150112023
Fsbc Food PantryLiberal, KS$3,000112024
Bee Jay'sLiberal, KS$2,500112022
City of FlaglerFlagler, CO$2,500332023
Hooker Food BankHooker, OK$2,500442024
Lberty School J4Joes, CO$2,500112021
South Church of GodLiberal, KS$2,500112022
Burlington High SchoolBurlington, CO$2,300442024
Limon High SchoolLimon, CO$2,300442024
Ulysses High SchoolUlysses, KS$2,300442024
Stratton Public LibraryStratton, CO$2,099212023
American Legion Post 138Stratton, CO$2,090112022
AtleticoLiberal, KS$2,000112023
Bright FuturesLiberal, KS$2,000112022
Hi Plains High SchoolSeibert, CO$2,000432024
Moscow Booster ClubMoscow, KS$2,000112022
Vonaseibert Public TransitSeibert, CO$2,000112021
Stratton School DistrictStratton, CO$1,904112024
Southwestern Heights High SchoolPlains, KS$1,900442024
Turpin High SchoolTurpin, OK$1,900442024
Usd 480Liberal, KS$1,880112021
Turpin Public SchoolsTurpin, OK$1,789222023
Liberal Senior CenterLiberal, KS$1,750112022
Genoa-Hugo After PromHugo, CO$1,600332024
City of SeibertSeibert, CO$1,500332023
First Baptist ChurchTyrone, OK$1,500222022
Flagler Food PantrySeibert, CO$1,500112024
Forgan High SchoolForgan, OK$1,500442024
Liberty High SchoolJoes, CO$1,500442024
Dudley Township LibrarySatanta, KS$1,359112024
Karval High SchoolKarval, CO$1,300442024
Springfield High SchoolSpringfield, CO$1,300332024
Stanton County High SchoolJohnson, KS$1,300332024
Sublette High SchoolSublette, KS$1,300332024
Walsh High SchoolWalsh, CO$1,300332024
Usd 480-Meadowlark ElementaryLiberal, KS$1,188112021
City of HugoHugo, CO$1,080112024
Church of GodStratton, CO$1,000112024
Community PantryStratton, CO$1,000112023
First Baptist Church LiberalLiberal, KS$1,000112022
First Baptist TyroneTyrone, OK$1,000112023
Kit Carson High SchoolKit Carson, CO$1,000332024
Liberal Kansas Lions FoundationLiberal, KS$1,000112022
Rainbow PlayersLiberal, KS$1,000112024
Tyrone High SchoolTyrone, OK$1,000332024
Wesleyan ChurchJohnson, KS$1,000442024
Rolla High SchoolRolla, KS$700332024
Lexi WrightSublette, KS$500112021
Walsh Public SchoolsWalsh, CO$425112021
Hi-Plains Elementary School District R23Seibert, CO$381112021
Vona-Seibert Hi-Plains Elementary School R-4Seibert, CO$343112021

88 of 218 (40%) received money in more than one year over the 4 years we hold.

Measured the way we measure every foundation -- what share of one year's grantees are funded again the next -- this one retains 55%, across 3 year-to-year transitions. The median foundation retains about 67%, so this one is less consistent than most. A high number means its list is close to settled and a newcomer has to displace someone; a low one means it is still moving money around, which is where an opening is.

What the money was for

Taken verbatim from the purpose field of its filings. This is the closest thing to a statement of what this foundation cares about, in its own words.

What kind of organizations it funds

By the recipient's own IRS classification, for the 65 grants where we could identify the organization. These are assigned categories, not our guesses.

Human Services
22 grants
Housing & Shelter
10 grants
Arts & Culture
7 grants
Education
6 grants
Animal Welfare
5 grants
Recreation & Sports
4 grants
Community Improvement
4 grants
Health Care
3 grants

Giving by year

Tax yearGrantsTotalMedian grant
2021109$1,031,534$4,570
2022111$889,426$4,000
2023107$877,823$3,800
2024109$1,513,946$4,859

Tax years, not calendar years, and the most recent year is usually incomplete -- filings arrive about a year late, so a low final year means late paperwork rather than a foundation winding down.

Where its money goes

Foundations concentrate geographically far more than their mission statements suggest. 58% of this one's giving went to organizations in Colorado. If you are outside its footprint, that matters more than how well your programme fits.

Colorado
$2.5M
Kansas
$1.7M
Oklahoma
$141K

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Funders that support the same organizations

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How to approach this foundation

  1. Check you are its size. The median grant is $4,378. Asking for ten times that is the most common way small organizations waste a submission.
  2. Check you are in its geography. Its giving is concentrated in Colorado.
  3. Read the recipient list above for organizations like yours. If nothing on it resembles your work, that is a real answer, and a cheap one to get.
  4. Look up the current filing before writing. The 990-PF names the foundation's officers and, where one exists, its application procedure. We link it below.

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Where these numbers come from

Everything above is taken from Cooper Clark Foundation's own Form 990-PF filings, which the IRS publishes in bulk. We used 4 returns (tax years 2021-2024). Nothing here is scraped, inferred, or estimated.

Address of record on the latest return: Po Box 2707, Liberal, KS, 67905. This is the address the foundation gave the IRS; many small foundations file through an accountant or a bank trust department, so it may not be where post to a programme officer should go.

EIN 74-2252034 · See the original filings on ProPublica · How we build this

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