Monday, June 1, 2020 Lincoln, Neb. — The Cooper Foundation Board of Trustees awarded the second cycle of Rapid Response grants at the May board meeting to address the critical needs of nonprofits and the communities they serve. Grants will be awarded monthly for unrestricted general operating support with a
Friday, May 1, 2020 Lincoln, Neb. — The Cooper Foundation Board of Trustees awarded the first cycle of Rapid Response grants in April to address the critical needs of nonprofits and the communities they serve. Grants will be awarded monthly for unrestricted general operating support with a simplified application process
Wednesday, April 8, 2020 Lincoln, Neb. — In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Board of Trustees of the Cooper Foundation has changed its grantmaking to focus on the critical needs of nonprofit organizations and those they serve. Grants will be awarded monthly for unrestricted general operating support with a
Wednesday, March 18, 2020 Lincoln, Neb. — The trustees of the Cooper Foundation have added Civic and Community Engagement to its grantmaking priority areas. Over the years the Foundation has funded a variety of advocacy, community development, and civic engagement projects, and these activities are increasing across all sectors of
Thursday, January 23, 2020 Lincoln, Neb. — The trustees of the Cooper Foundation have announced the retirement of long-time board member Jane Renner Hood. Jane served for 25 years, having been elected to the board in 1994. Jane was the third woman elected to the Cooper board, and the first
