Evern cooper epps biography definition

Corporate executive

Rose to Head UPS Foundation

Supported Many Philanthropic Programs With Foundation

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In 1998 Evern D. Cooper became one of the most powerful African Americans in philanthropy when she was tapped to head the United Parcel Service (UPS) Foundation, the charitable division of the package delivery giant.

In taking the position, Cooper, a 29-year veteran of UPS, assumed responsibility for all aspects of UPS’s worldwide philanthropic activities—from meal programs in Laredo, Texas, to homeless shelters in London, England.

Thousands of charities, struggling to fill the funding gap arising between private resources and government services, turn to foundations like the one run by UPS. Cooper and her staff annually evaluate a staggering number of requests for support.

Under her guidance UPS donated over $40 million in 2001. In addition, following the adage, “It’s better to teach a man to fish than give him a f