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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 74-2252034

Cooper Clark Foundation

A private foundation in Liberal, KS. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 112 grants and $1.2 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Craig Hay
PO Box 2707
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 624-8471
Form and materials
See attached
Deadlines
None
Restrictions
The income of the foundation will be used to fund the projects that benefit the inhabitants of four eastern counties in colorado, five counties in kansas and two counties in oklahoma. The directors of the foundation will make distributions which will enhance facilities and which will support programs in those ten counties. Distributions will be made as described in section 107(b)(1)(a) of the irc.

Assets and giving by year

5 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2025

    $1,227,567

    Grants listed
    112
    Assets, end of year
    $15,273,578

  • Tax year 2024

    $1,513,946

    Grants listed
    109
    Assets, end of year
    $14,424,086

  • Tax year 2023

    $877,823

    Grants listed
    107
    Assets, end of year
    $14,108,679

  • Tax year 2022

    $891,426

    Grants listed
    112
    Assets, end of year
    $13,780,178

  • Tax year 2021

    $1,031,534

    Grants listed
    109
    Assets, end of year
    $13,027,144

Grants paid in 2025

112 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Seward CountyLiberal, KS

    Equipment ambulance

    $100,000
  2. Genoa Fire Protection DistrictGenoa, CO

    Equipment

    $62,280
  3. Walsh Healthcare CenterWalsh, CO

    Water boiler

    $60,000
  4. City of BethuneBethune, CO

    Wastewater treatment

    $60,000
  5. City of CampoCcampo, CO

    Water well pump repair/rescue truck

    $57,900
  6. City of WalshWalsh, CO

    Doors/building house fire truck

    $44,611
  7. Town of PritchetPritchett, CO

    Fire truck

    $43,735
  8. Stratton School DistrictStratton, CO

    Sound system scoreboard etc

    $40,000
  9. Turpin Fire DeptTurpin, OK

    Truck

    $40,000
  10. Crow Luther Cultural Events CenterEads, CO

    Community revitilization

    $37,500
  11. Country Living Learning CenterKit Carson, CO

    Child care center

    $30,000
  12. City of StrattonStratton, CO

    Various

    $26,330
  13. Karval Community AllianceKarval, CO

    Community building

    $25,500
  14. Bakers Arts FoundationLiberal, KS

    Equipment

    $25,000
  15. Seward County Council on AgingLiberal, KS

    Heating and air conditioning

    $25,000
  16. Walsh RecreationWalsh, CO

    Pool boiler

    $21,930
  17. Satanta Aging ProgramSatanta, KS

    Flooring and island countertop

    $20,462
  18. Stepping Stone ShelterLiberal, KS

    Equipment

    $20,000
  19. Beaver Public SchoolsBeaver, OK

    New sports fields

    $20,000
  20. Genoa High SchoolHugo, CO

    Teacher housing improvements

    $19,244
  21. Liberal Memorial LibraryLiberal, KS

    Various

    $18,759
  22. Limon Recreation DeptLimon, CO

    Basektball hoop

    $17,800
  23. Seward County FireLiberal, KS

    Equipment

    $16,000
  24. Kirk Lions ClubKirk, CO

    Public restrooms

    $15,000
  25. Walsh Community Grocery IncWalsh, CO

    Equipment

    $15,000
  26. Burlington Area SeniorsBurlington, CO

    Furnace and ramps

    $15,000
  27. Rolla USD 217Rolla, KS

    Smart boards and simulators

    $14,647
  28. City of FlagerFlagler, CO

    MGM 13 cruise missile renovation

    $12,500
  29. Plains Community ChurchGenoa, CO

    Operations

    $12,000
  30. Stanton County FireJohnson, KS

    Equipment

    $12,000
  31. Stratton United Methodist ChurchStratton, CO

    Operations

    $12,000
  32. Stratton Area FoundationStratton, CO

    Building

    $11,075
  33. Elkhart Senior CenterElkhart, KS

    Equipment

    $11,048
  34. Stratton Golf ClubStratton, CO

    New mower

    $11,000
  35. Morton County Community CoalitionElkhart, KS

    Mental health awareness concert

    $10,480
  36. Stanton County Recreation DeptJohnson, KS

    Baseball field lights

    $10,000
  37. Kit Carson Rural DevelopmentKit Carson, CO

    Clean up property

    $10,000
  38. Liberal AirfairLiberal, KS

    Airshow

    $10,000
  39. Stonington Community CenterWalsh, CO

    Roof repairs

    $10,000
  40. Turpin Public SchoolTurpin, OK

    Various

    $9,702
  41. Your Community FoundationLimon, CO

    Projector

    $9,000
  42. City of SpringfieldSpringfield, CO

    Swimming lessons

    $7,500
  43. Wheatland Conference CenterFlagler, CO

    Conrete and lighting

    $7,500
  44. Kismet Public Library FoundationKismet, KS

    Upgrade

    $7,295
  45. Liberal Kids IncLiberal, KS

    Football helmets and jerseys

    $7,104
  46. Liberty School DistrictJoes, CO

    Wrestling mat

    $6,479
  47. Crossroad CenterLiberal, KS

    Operations

    $6,000
  48. Genesis Family HealthDodge City, KS

    Colposcopy equipment

    $5,806
  49. Junior Elite SoftballLiberal, KS

    Equipment

    $5,429
  50. Keef Memorial HospitalCheyenne Wells, CO

    Sara lift

    $5,351
  51. Arriba-Flagler High SchoolArriba, CO

    Various

    $5,000
  52. City of LiberalLiberal, KS

    Golf course bathroom

    $5,000
  53. Liberal Area Coalition for FamiliesLiberal, KS

    Food

    $5,000
  54. Liberal Baseball AssociationLiberal, KS

    Uniforms and hats

    $5,000
  55. Stratton Senior CitizensStratton, CO

    Operations

    $5,000
  56. Falcons Booster ClubLiberal, KS

    Uniforms

    $5,000
  57. Great Plains Angels for AnimalsLiberal, KS

    Operations

    $5,000
  58. Prairie Family CenterBurlington, CO

    Circle talk program

    $5,000
  59. Seward County FairLiberal, KS

    Operations

    $5,000
  60. Southwest Medical CenterLiberal, KS

    Health fair

    $5,000
  61. Seward County Community CollegeLiberal, KS

    Kid's college

    $4,000
  62. Satanta Area Arts CouncilSatanta, KS

    Artist stipend, mileage, lodging

    $4,000
  63. Flagler Senior CenterFlagler, CO

    Support services

    $3,900
  64. Liberal High SchoolLiberal, KS

    Pitching machine and equipment

    $3,697
  65. Southwest Medical CenterLiberal, KS

    Community health fair/equipmenthealth fair and equipment

    $3,500
  66. USD 507Satanta, KS

    Headphones

    $3,083
  67. Liberal Bee JaysLiberal, KS

    Operations

    $3,000
  68. USD 507Satanta, KS

    Library books

    $3,000
  69. The Community Baptist Food CupboardLiberal, KS

    Food

    $3,000
  70. Stepping Stone ShelterLiberal, KS

    Food

    $2,500
  71. City of FlagerFlagler, CO

    Books and printer library

    $2,500
  72. Smokey Hills Public TelevisionBunker Hill, KS

    Books

    $2,250
  73. Baca County Food BankSpringfield, CO

    Food

    $2,000
  74. FSBC Food PantryLiberal, KS

    Food

    $2,000
  75. Harvest on the PrairieLimon, CO

    Food

    $2,000
  76. High Plains Heritage FoundationLiberal, KS

    Equipment

    $2,000
  77. Seibert SeniorsSeibert, CO

    Operating

    $2,000
  78. United Methodist Church LimonLimon, CO

    Food

    $2,000
  79. City of HugoHugo, CO

    Equipment

    $1,755
  80. Liberal High SchoolLiberal, KS

    After prom

    $1,600
  81. Flagler Food PantrySeibert, CO

    Food

    $1,500
  82. Sylvias Fragrance of HopeLiberal, KS

    Operations

    $1,500
  83. Liberty School DistrictJoes, CO

    Aed

    $1,465
  84. Church of GodStratton, CO

    Food

    $1,000
  85. Loaves & FishesUlysses, KS

    Food

    $1,000
  86. Prairie Family CenterBurlington, CO

    Food

    $1,000
  87. Satanta Methodist ChurchSatanta, KS

    Food

    $1,000
  88. Sublette Christian ChurchSublette, KS

    Food

    $1,000
  89. The Hands for Hope FoundationElkhart, KS

    Food

    $1,000
  90. Turpin Community Food BankTurpin, OK

    Food

    $1,000
  91. Burlington High SchoolBurlington, CO

    After prom

    $700
  92. Limon High SchoolLimon, CO

    After prom

    $700
  93. Ulysses High SchoolUlysses, KS

    After prom

    $700
  94. Arriba-Flagler High SchoolArriba, CO

    After prom

    $600
  95. Genoa-Hugo After PromHugo, CO

    After prom

    $600
  96. Satanta High SchoolSatanta, KS

    After prom

    $600
  97. Southwestern Heights High SchoolPlains, KS

    After prom

    $600
  98. Stratton High SchoolStratton, CO

    After prom

    $600
  99. Turpin High SchoolTurpin, OK

    After prom

    $600
  100. Forgan High SchoolForgan, OK

    After prom

    $500
  101. Hooker Food BankHooker, OK

    Food

    $500
  102. Liberty High SchoolJoes, CO

    After prom

    $500
  103. Springfield High SchoolSpringfield, CO

    After prom

    $500
  104. Stanton County High SchoolJohnson, KS

    After prom

    $500
  105. Sublette High SchoolSublette, KS

    After prom

    $500
  106. Walsh High SchoolWalsh, CO

    After prom

    $500
  107. Hi Plains High SchoolSeibert, CO

    After prom

    $400
  108. Karval High SchoolKarval, CO

    After prom

    $400
  109. Kit Carson High SchoolKit Carson, CO

    After prom

    $400
  110. Tyrone High SchoolTyrone, OK

    After prom

    $400
  111. Rolla High SchoolRolla, KS

    After prom

    $300
  112. Wesleyan ChurchJohnson, KS

    Food

    $250

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Human services9 grants $98,96242% of the total
  2. Arts and culture2 grants $47,50020% of the total
  3. Community development2 grants $27,50012% of the total
  4. Housing and shelter2 grants $22,50010% of the total
  5. Education2 grants $12,2955% of the total
  6. Public affairs1 grant $9,0004% of the total
  7. 3 other causes4 grants $18,5008% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Colorado54 grants $748,255
  2. Kansas50 grants $406,610
  3. Oklahoma8 grants $72,702

Officers, directors and trustees

8 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Bob ToddPRESIDENT Hours 0Pay $0
  • Sharon ToddDIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $0
  • Kay HayDIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $0
  • Tom MayVICE-PRESIDENT Hours 0Pay $0
  • Kim MayDIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $0
  • Jim AndersenDIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $0
  • Mary AndersenDIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $0
  • Craig HaySECRETARY/TREASURER Hours 0Pay $0

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