Private foundation · Northville, MI (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Cooper-Standard Foundation Inc.
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 3 totaling $3,000
- Typical grant
- $1,000
- A realistic first ask
- About $1,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Washington County, Sullivan County, Hamblen County · plus 21 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 67% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2025 were new (not funded in 2023–2024): 2 of 3.
- Total giving that year
- $64,000
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $64K | $3,000 | 3 |
| 2024 | $80K | $2,000 | 2 |
| 2023 | $73K | — | 0 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Cooper-Standard Foundation · Northville · csfoundation@cooperstandard.com
- What to send
- Requests must be in writing and must include: Copy of a letter regarding tax exempt status under Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code Description of the structure, purpose, history and programs of the organization Summary of the need for support and how it will be used Geographic areas served by the organization If employee recommended, name and location of the employee Email requests to CSFoundation@cooperstandard.com
- Limits
- The Cooper Standard Foundation makes charitable contributions to nonprofit organizations primarily in communities where Cooper Standard has a presence. Extra consideration will be given to organizations or institutions in which Cooper Standard employees are involved with and are contributing their time. In evaluating requests for funds, those organizations that fit the Foundations mission will receive priority, including children's charities, education (especially science and math), health and wellness and community revitalization. Ineligible Groups / Events Sports teams and events Dinner fundraising events Private K-12 schools Other foundations
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2025. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Maryann KanaryPresident/secretary/trustee
- James ZabriskieTreasurer
- Brian BoltAsst treasurer/admin committee
- Larry OttTrustee
- Jeffrey EdwardsTrustee
- Jonathan BanasTrustee
- Patrick ClarkTrustee
- Susan ByronAdministrative committee
- Anne MendelsAdministrative committee
As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Scholarship
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Tennessee State University | Johnson City, Washington County | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Northeast State Comm College | Blountville, Sullivan County | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Walters State Community College | Morristown, Hamblen County | Scholarship | $1,000 |
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