THE COOPER INSTITUTE

EIN: 237075529 501(c)(3)

DALLAS, TX

Total Revenue
$10,534,255
Total Expenses
$2,090,437
Total Assets
$14,288,964
Net Assets
$14,010,372
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1970
Legal Domicile
TX
Principal Officer
LAURA F DEFINA
Phone
9723413200
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

THE COOPER INSTITUTE, founded in 1970, is a mid-sized nonprofit that reported $10.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 148% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $8.4M, a strong 80% operating margin.

Mission

THE COOPER INSTITUTE IS DEDICATED TO PROMOTING LIFE-LONG HEALTH AND WELLNESS THROUGH RESEARCH AND EDUCATION.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $635,367 Revenue: $84,423

RESEARCH: PROVIDES EVIDENCE-BASED, SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH ON THE IMPACT OF PHYSICAL FITNESS THROUGH THE COOPER CENTER LONGITUDINAL STUDY ("CCLS"). THE CCLS IS THE LARGEST AND LONGEST RUNNING...

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RESEARCH: PROVIDES EVIDENCE-BASED, SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH ON THE IMPACT OF PHYSICAL FITNESS THROUGH THE COOPER CENTER LONGITUDINAL STUDY ("CCLS"). THE CCLS IS THE LARGEST AND LONGEST RUNNING OBSERVATIONAL STUDY WITH MEASURED CARDIORESPIRATORY FITNESS IN THE WORLD.

Program 2
Expenses: $561,574 Revenue: $568,039

YOUTH EDUCATION: THE INSTITUTE IS HOME TO THE NFL PLAY 60 FITNESSGRAM PROJECT ("NFL PLAY 60"). NFL PLAY 60 IS A PROGRAM SUPPORTED BY THE NFL FOUNDATION, WHICH ENCOURAGES STUDENTS TO BE PHYSICALLY...

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YOUTH EDUCATION: THE INSTITUTE IS HOME TO THE NFL PLAY 60 FITNESSGRAM PROJECT ("NFL PLAY 60"). NFL PLAY 60 IS A PROGRAM SUPPORTED BY THE NFL FOUNDATION, WHICH ENCOURAGES STUDENTS TO BE PHYSICALLY ACTIVE AT LEAST 60 MINUTES PER DAY. PRIOR TO ITS SALE ON DECEMBER 16, 2021, THE INSTITUTE MANAGED FITNESSGRAM, AN EVIDENCE-BASED YOUTH FITNESS ASSESSMENT AND SOFTWARE. FITNESSGRAM SUPPORTS YOUTH AWARENESS OF HEALTH-RELATED FITNESS AND EVALUATES THE SUCCESS OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY PROGRAMMING.

Program 3
Expenses: $51,595

PUBLIC ADVOCACY: THE INSTITUTE SERVES AS A TRUSTED VOICE AND RESOURCE TO THE PUBLIC ON THE IMPORTANCE OF HEALTHY LIFESTYLE CHOICES THROUGH EDUCATION ABOUT KEY RESEARCH AFFECTING PUBLIC HEALTH. THIS...

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PUBLIC ADVOCACY: THE INSTITUTE SERVES AS A TRUSTED VOICE AND RESOURCE TO THE PUBLIC ON THE IMPORTANCE OF HEALTHY LIFESTYLE CHOICES THROUGH EDUCATION ABOUT KEY RESEARCH AFFECTING PUBLIC HEALTH. THIS ENHANCES PUBLIC AWARENESS AND SOLUTIONS TO IMPROVE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND OTHER HEALTHY CHOICES AS WELL AS CREATING HEALTHIER ENVIRONMENTS.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,673,745
Program Service Revenue $652,462
Investment Income $7,212,731
Other Revenue $-4,683
TOTAL REVENUE $10,534,255

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $324,985
Salaries & Benefits $985,148
Fundraising Expenses $63,496
Program Expenses $1,248,536
Other Expenses $780,304
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,090,437

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $10,534,255 $4,239,271 +1.5%
Expenses $2,090,437 $3,852,041 -0.5%
Net Income $8,443,818 $387,230 +20.8%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
16
Independent Members
5
Employees
21
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$530,700
Total Directors
16
$20,508
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
4
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
TEDD MITCHELL MD BOT CHAIRMAN 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHARLES ANDERSON BOT VICE CHAIRMAN 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPHEN GOOD BOT SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$2,735 $0 $2,735
JAMES KEYES CHAIRMAN/INVESTMENT COMMITTEE 2.00
Director
$2,106 $0 $2,106
THOMAS CODD CHAIRMAN/AUDIT COMMITTEE 2.00
Director
$3,301 $0 $3,301
JEANNE PHILLIPS TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$2,078 $0 $2,078
ARTHUR BLANK TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRIAN CASEY TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$2,251 $0 $2,251
EDUARDO SANCHEZ MD TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELMER DOTY TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$3,501 $0 $3,501
NINA RADFORD MD TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROGER STAUBACH TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$2,638 $0 $2,638
STEVE REINEMUND TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TONY EVANS THD TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$1,386 $0 $1,386
TROY AIKMAN TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$512 $0 $512
TYLER COOPER MD TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAURA DEFINA MD PRESIDENT & CEO 40.00
Officer
$290,776 $27,723 $318,499
KAYLA HEATH CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$178,904 $30,562 $209,466
BETH WRIGHT SR. DIRECTOR OF ADMIN & CCLS 40.00
Highest
$130,216 $16,222 $146,438
KEREM SHUVAL DIRECTOR OF EPIDEMIOLOGIST 40.00
Highest
$126,792 $7,726 $134,518
MARK DONOVAN ASSOC. DIR. OF ACCOUNTING 40.00
Highest
$105,939 $3,960 $109,899
MICHAEL CALLAC DIRECTOR OF IT 40.00
Highest
$108,150 $12,676 $120,826
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $139,200 $204,500 No data $-65,300
2025 $10,534,255 $2,090,437 $14,288,964 $8,443,818
2024 $4,239,271 $3,852,041 $21,584,293 $387,230
2023 $2,070,386 $3,837,057 $19,919,211 $-1,766,671
2022 $6,086,797 $3,422,024 $21,168,691 $2,664,773
2021 $4,716,934 $4,767,800 $20,675,481 $-50,866
2020 $4,823,302 $5,854,016 $17,271,900 $-1,030,714
2019 $3,359,055 $6,304,686 $18,093,419 $-2,945,631
2018 $5,562,899 $7,041,022 $21,062,194 $-1,478,123
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