Trustees
Seven Trustees oversee the Foundation’s work and serve without compensation even though their appointment exacts a generous amount of time.
Virginia DuPuy
DuPuy Oxygen & Supply
Michael Morrison
Baylor University
Roland A. Goertz, MD
Waco Family Health Center, Retired
William A. Nesbitt
Central National Bank
Dale Fisseler
City of Waco, Retired
Sharon Shields, PhD
La Vega ISD
David Lacy
Community Bank & Trust
Staff
Felicia Chase Goodman
Executive Director
Kelly Ezell
Director of Operations and Grants Management
Within the framework of their own policies, Cooper Foundation trustees may fund any complete project within the foundation’s means that they consider beneficial to Waco.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
NONPROFIT NETWORK
Upcoming Virtual Nonprofit Network Sessions:
November 18: Nonprofit Financial Management (Check back soon for a registration link and specific session information!)
January 20: Program Design
March 17: Marketing & Communications
May 19: Fundraising & Development
BOARD GOVERNANCE TRAINING
Upcoming Virtual Board Governance Trainings
November 1st, 4:00 – 6:00 pm
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UPCOMING DEADLINES
Applications are due on the third Thursday of every month and will be reviewed approximately three months later (e.g. if you submit your application in October, it will be considered at the January board meeting). Visit our grants page to learn more about the process of applying.
