Private foundation · EIN 22-2474056 · Milton, Massachusetts

Copeland Family Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 1 grants paid, $2.4M total, median $2.4M. 100% of grants stayed in Massachusetts. Stated restrictions: No restrictions - replies as to acceptance. Rejection or deferral are made promptly. Geographical area is a factor but not the only determinant.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
1
$2.4M
Median grant
$2.4M
Stays in MA
100%
of grants
Deadline
See below
Applications are accepted any time
Assets
$44M

How to apply

A letter summarizing the project and specify the amount requested. Evidence of tax exempt status 501(c)(3). Contact: Copeland Family Foundation Inc, 1183 Randolph Avenue, Milton, Ma Deadlines: Applications are accepted any time Restrictions: No restrictions - replies as to acceptance. Rejection or deferral are made promptly. Geographical area is a factor but not the only determinant.

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

About this foundation

Copeland Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Milton, Massachusetts, tax-exempt since 1983. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Copeland Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Copeland Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $2.4M across 1 grants, a median of $2.4M.

Where does Copeland Family Foundation Inc give?

Massachusetts (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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