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
Friday, December 20, 2019 Lincoln, Neb. — The Cooper Foundation Board of Trustees awarded a grant of $15,000 to HoChunk Community Development Corporation for their work with the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska for HoChunk Harvest – a major food sovereignty initiative led by the tribal community, created in response to
Wednesday, October 9, 2019 Lincoln, Neb. — The Cooper Foundation awarded a grant of $20,000 to OutNebraska to support the position of Community Organizer. OutNebraska is a statewide organization that promotes equity, inclusion, and celebration of the full spectrum of LGBTQ+ people. They educate businesses and nonprofits to improve workplace
