Grants & Scholarships
Each year, the Cooper Foundation awards community grants and educational scholarships to outstanding organizations and students in Midwest Bank communities.
Community Grants
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Anne Cooper Memorial Scholarship
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Jim B. & Lillian F. Cooper Foundation Scholarships
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About Us
A family tradition of philanthropy
In 1952, Jim Cooper and Bob C. Cooper laid the foundation for what would become Midwest Bank. And with that foundation came a strong sense of family values, community support, and giving back to those in need. In 1997, the Jim B. & Lillian F. Cooper Foundation was established to solidify the importance of philanthropy in Midwest Bank communities. It’s an honor to give back to the communities we serve.
Supporting Our Communities
Grants are awarded to local non-profit organizations focused on health, education, and recreation in the Midwest Bank communities throughout Nebraska.
Health
Past recipients have received grants to support local EMTs, firefighters, police departments, hospitals, and health clinics to help provide supplies, equipment, programming, and more.
Education
Past recipients have received grants to support STEM programs, music programs, athletics, libraries, art, robotics, early childhood programs, supplies, equipment, and more.
Recreation
Past recipients have received grants to support parks and recreation programs, lifeguard education and equipment, recreational athletic programs, and more.
About Midwest Bank
Midwest Bank is proud to serve nine Nebraska communities including Deshler, Creighton, Lincoln, Norfolk, Pierce, Pilger, Plainview, Wisner, and York.