Cooper Foundation
Philanthropic Fundraising ServicesNebraska, United States2-10 Employees
The Cooper Foundation is a small philanthropic fundraising organization based in Lincoln, Nebraska. It concentrates its grantmaking on nonprofit organizations operating in Nebraska, with a primary focus on Lincoln and Lancaster County. Its program areas span Education, Human Services, Arts and Humanities, Environment, and Community Improvement, supporting both programs and organizational operations as needed by grantees. The foundation maintains a compact staff, reflecting a lean, locally focused operation. In March 2025, the foundation elected Richard J. Vierk as Chair of the Board of Trustees, marking a governance leadership change. The organization maintains a local footprint and ongoing activity in its priority regions, aligned with its focus on sustaining strong organizations and fostering innovative ideas within Nebraska.