Our Story
Madison Cooper, Jr. established the Cooper Foundation in 1943 as a tribute to his parents Madison A. Cooper and Martha Roane Cooper. His vision was to “make Waco a better or more desirable city in which to live.” Over the years, Cooper Foundation has contributed over $28 million to fulfill his wish, reminding us of the powerful impact just one person can have on a community.
Trustees and Staff
The Cooper Foundation has a small, dedicated staff that is here to serve the community. We encourage our nonprofit colleagues to become engaged with our staff to discuss emergent concerns and opportunities. Take a moment to learn more about us.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
NONPROFIT NETWORK
Upcoming Nonprofit Network Sessions:
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2024:
August 28: Nonprofit Network Social Hour, 4:30-6:30 pm at the Cooper House (1801 Austin Ave.)
September 19: Unreasonably Reasonable Accommodations—How Far Do We Have to Go?
October 10: They Did What?!? The latest on employment law developments.
November 21: When Leave Won’t Leave You Alone
December 19: Harassment: It’s Not What You Think
2025:
January 16: Nepotism, Conflicts of Interest, and Other Dirty Words
February 20: The Employee Handbook — Can I Copy Off Your Paper?
BOARD GOVERNANCE TRAINING
2024 Training Dates:
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UPCOMING DEADLINES
Visit our grants page to learn more about the process of applying and a full list of the upcoming application deadline and review dates.
