Private foundation · EIN 23-3096766 · Gladwyne, Pennsylvania · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Kopelman Foundation

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 2024 Form 990-PF: 17 grants paid, $1.4M total, median $25K. 47% of grants stayed in Pennsylvania.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
17
$1.4M
Median grant
$25K
Stays in PA
47%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$37M

Grants paid in 2024

17 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Philadelphia FoundationPhiladelphia, PATo fund the recipients operating budget$300K
Philadelphia FoundationPhiladelphia, PATo fund the recipients operating budget$210K
Philadelphia FoundationPhiladelphia, PATo fund the recipients operating budget$210K
Philadelphia FoundationPhiladelphia, PATo fund the recipients operating budget$210K
New Story IncAtlanta, GATo fund the recipients operating budget$100K
Familial Dysautonomia FoundationNew York, NYTo fund the recipients operating budget$100K
Sharing ExcessPhiladelphia, PATo fund the recipients operating budget$60K
Lankenau Medical Center FoundationWynnewood, PATo fund the recipients operating budget$50K
Sharing ExcessPhiladelphia, PATo fund the recipients operating budget$25K
The 19th NewsAusitn, TXTo fund the recipients operating budget$25K
Familial Dysautonomia FoundationNew York, NYTo fund the recipients operating budget$20K
The Anthony Allegrini Jr FoundationDetroit, MITo fund the recipients operating budget$15K
The Anthony Allegrini Jr FoundationDetroit, MITo fund the recipients operating budget$10K
Make-A-Wish FoundationNew York, NYTo fund the recipients operating budget$10K
Crohn's & Colitis FoundationNew York, NYTo fund the recipients operating budget$5,000
Jewish Funders NetworkNew York, NYTo fund the recipients operating budget$3,600
Urban Affairs CoalitionPhiladelphia, PATo fund the recipients operating budget$2,500

By state: Pennsylvania 8 · New York 5 · Georgia 1 · Michigan 2 · Texas 1

About this foundation

The Kopelman Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Gladwyne, Pennsylvania, tax-exempt since 2002. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does The Kopelman Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 The Kopelman Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.4M across 17 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does The Kopelman Foundation give?

Pennsylvania (8 grants), New York (5 grants), Georgia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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