Daily Featured Foundation - 12/30/25

12/30/2025

Here is today’s featured foundation.

Cooper Foundation

Website: https://cooperfoundation.org/

Mission & Purpose: To support strong, sustainable organizations, innovative ideas, and courageous leaders in Lincoln, Nebraska. The foundation views its grants as investments in human potential and community vitality.

Broad Funding Guidelines: Grantmaking is strictly limited to Lincoln and Lancaster County, Nebraska. They fund broadly across Arts, Civic & Community Engagement, Education, Environment, and Human Services. They have an open online grant portal and accept applications quarterly. They are willing to fund program expansion, capital campaigns, and general operations for organizations with a strong track record.

Featured Opportunity: Their interest in "Civic & Community Engagement" stands out. They fund projects that encourage citizens to get involved in their neighborhoods and local government. This includes funding for neighborhood associations, voter engagement, and leadership development programs.

Recommendation: A human services agency or neighborhood nonprofit in Lincoln, NE that is launching a new program to serve low-income residents and needs a reliable local partner.