How to apply
Grant application form with information about the organization, project description, personnel involved, statement of need/rationale, project objectives, population served, anticipated outcomes & budget/funding sources Contact: Mary B Bishop, 1640 Lakewood Drive, Lexington, Ky, 8594556976, MARYBETH.BISHOP@GMAIL.COM Deadlines: NO Restrictions: Kentucky charitable, literary, educational or religious organization
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.
Grants paid in 2025
42 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Divine Providence Inc Dba the Catholic Action Center IncLexington, KY | Charitable gift | $100K |
| Refuge Ministries Inc - the Refuge ClinicLexington, KY | Charitable gift | $35K |
| Jessamine County Schools - the Providence SchoolNicholasville, KY | Charitable gift | $25K |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bluegrass IncLexington, KY | Charitable gift | $20K |
| Camp Horsin' AroundLexington, KY | Charitable gift | $20K |
| Children's Advocacy Center of the Bluegrass IncLexington, KY | Charitable gift | $20K |
| Christian Appalachian Project IncPaintsville, KY | Charitable gift | $20K |
| Garrard County Homeless Coalition Inc (gchc)Lancaster, KY | Charitable gift | $20K |
| Oneida Baptist InstituteOneida, KY | Charitable gift | $15K |
| The University of Kentucky Woman's Club IncorporatedLexington, KY | Charitable gift | $13K |
| Carnegie Center for Literacy & LearningLexington, KY | Charitable gift | $10K |
| Kentucky Diabetes Camp for Children Inc - Dba Camp HendonLouisville, KY | Charitable gift | $10K |
| Bluegrass Care NavigatorsLexington, KY | Charitable gift | $10K |
| Critically Loved IncLouisville, KY | Charitable gift | $10K |
| The Kiwanis Club of Lexington BluegrassLexington, KY | Charitable gift | $10K |
| Mission Health LexingtonLexington, KY | Charitable gift | $10K |
| University of Kentucky Dance BlueLexington, KY | Charitable gift | $10K |
| Family Scholar House Inc - One Parent Scholar HouseLexington, KY | Charitable gift | $7,500 |
| Central Kentucky Riding for Hope IncLexington, KY | Charitable gift | $7,500 |
| Vips Central KyLexington, KY | Charitable gift | $7,500 |
| Center for Women Children and Families IncLexington, KY | Charitable gift | $7,500 |
| Center for Women Children and Families IncLexington, KY | Charitable gift | $7,500 |
| The Justin King Foundation Incorporated - Justin's PlaceWilmore, KY | Charitable gift | $7,000 |
| The Presbytery of Transylvania (USA) Inc - Urban Village NicholasvilleNicholasville, KY | Charitable gift | $6,750 |
| Sonlight Fellowship Church of God - Back Pack MinistryNicholasville, KY | Charitable gift | $6,500 |
| Best Friends Adult Day CenterNicholasville, KY | Charitable gift | $5,000 |
| Bluegrass Families FIRST IncLexington, KY | Charitable gift | $5,000 |
| Central Music AcademyLexington, KY | Charitable gift | $5,000 |
| Freedom Christian Foundation IncMidway, KY | Charitable gift | $5,000 |
| Lexington Children's Theatre IncLexington, KY | Charitable gift | $5,000 |
| The Aviation Museum of Kentucky IncLexington, KY | Charitable gift | $5,000 |
| Bluegrass Parkinson's AllianceLexington, KY | Charitable gift | $5,000 |
| For Hank's SakeOttsville, PA | Charitable gift | $5,000 |
| Hooves of Hope Equestrian Center IncLancaster, KY | Charitable gift | $5,000 |
| Kentucky Horse Park Foundation IncLexington, KY | Charitable gift | $5,000 |
| Presbyterian Child Welfare Agency of Buckhorn KyBuckhorn, KY | Charitable gift | $4,000 |
| Altrusa International of Lexington Ky IncLexington, KY | Charitable gift | $2,600 |
| Mentors & Meals IncVersailles, KY | Charitable gift | $2,500 |
| Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Association IncChicago, IL | Charitable gift | $2,000 |
| Fayette County Special OlympicsLexington, KY | Charitable gift | $2,000 |
| Garrard County Ministerial AssociationLancaster, KY | Charitable gift | $1,000 |
| Gilbert's Creek Baptist ChurchLancaster, KY | Charitable gift | $1,000 |
By state: Kentucky 40 · Pennsylvania 1 · Illinois 1
About this foundation
Copia Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Lexington, Kentucky, administered in care of Addington & Mills, tax-exempt since 2001. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Copia Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Grant application form with information about the organization, project description, personnel involved, statement of need/rationale, project objectives, population served, anticipated outcomes &… Deadlines: NO.
How much does Copia Foundation Inc give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $481K across 42 grants, a median of $7,500.
Where does Copia Foundation Inc give?
Kentucky (40 grants), Pennsylvania (1 grants), Illinois (1 grants), per its latest filing.
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