Private foundation · EIN 95-6051770 · San Diego, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

David C Copley 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: 125 grants paid, $8.3M total, median $15K. 94% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
125
$8.3M
Median grant
$15K
Stays in CA
94%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$104M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 60 of 125 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
St Vincent de Paul Village Inc Dba Father Joe's VillagesSan Diego, CAPier view way project & general support$2.5M
Tri-City Hospital FoundationOceanside, CANew telemetry monitors$1.3M
Ronald McDonald House Charities of San DiegoSan Diego, CACapital renovation campaign$500K
San Diego Rescue MissionSan Diego, CAGeneral support & national city center$430K
United Womens East African Support TeamSan Diego, CASalaam youth and community center$300K
Interfaith Community Services IncEscondido, CAFamily shelter$250K
San Diego OasisLA Mesa, CAGeneral support$250K
American National Red CrossWashington, DCHurricane helene & san diego flood relief$200K
East County Transitional Living CenterEl Cajon, CAGeneral support & lucky duck match$159K
Outdoor OutreachSan Diego, CAGeneral support$105K
Feeding America San DiegoSan Diego, CAGeneral support$102K
Eje AcademiesEl Cajon, CARenovate five classrooms with furnishings$100K
Kitchens for GoodSan Diego, CAProject urban street angels food & nutrition center & project nourish$70K
San Diego Blood BankSan Diego, CANew lab equipment$68K
Make-A-Wish Foundation of San Diego IncSan Diego, CAPurchase laptops$67K
The Arc of San DiegoSan Diego, CANew wheelchair accessible van$65K
Just in Time for Foster YouthSan Diego, CAVocational empowerment program & general support$59K
Copley Family YMCASan Diego, CAScholarships & holidays$54K
Alliant Educational FoundationSan Diego, CASan diego mental health consortium$50K
Barrio StationSan Diego, CAYouth development program$50K
Canine Companions for IndependenceSanta Rosa, CANew roof at regional training center$50K
Home StartSan Diego, CAGiving tuesday$50K
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society-LaRye Brook, NYSan diego patient financial assistance$50K
Promises2kids FoundationSan Diego, CAGuardian scholars$50K
Elementary Institute of ScienceSan Diego, CAGirls take flight & op support$46K
San Diego Humane SocietySan Diego, CAGeneral support$45K
BasicBorrego Springs, CALearning academy$40K
Voices for ChildrenSan Diego, CACasa support$40K
Old Globe TheaterSan Diego, CASensory perf - grinch$36K
Focusing PhilanthropySanta Monica, CASan diego county vision exams$35K
The San Diego FoundationSan Diego, CASan diego flood relief; fundraising conference$35K
Cristo Rey San Diego High SchoolSan Diego, CAGeneral support$30K
Pendleton Community Service FdBonsall, CAGeneral support$30K
Challenged Athletes FoundationSan Diego, CAOperation rebound$29K
Camp Pendleton Armed Services YMCAOceanside, CAGeneral support$27K
San Diego Armed Services YMCASan Diego, CAGeneral support$27K
Community Resource CenterEncinitas, CAFood and nutrition center$26K
Miracosta College FoundationOceanside, CAEmpower tech scholarship program$25K
North County LifelineOceanside, CAGeneral support$25K
Ocean Discovery InstituteSan Diego, CAGeneral support$25K
Partners in Housing SolutionsSanta Maria, CAGeneral support$25K
Rady Children's HospitalSan Diego, CACharity ball$25K
San Diego Center for ChildrenSan Diego, CAGeneral support$25K
San Diego Food BankSan Diego, CAGeneral support$25K
Boys and Girls Club Greater San DiegoSan Diego, CAGeneral support$24K
Support the Enlisted Project IncSan Diego, CAEmergency financial assistance program$24K
Elderhelp of San DiegoSan Diego, CAGeneral support$21K
Barrio Logan College InstituteSan Diego, CAGeneral support$20K
Crisis HouseSantee, CAGeneral support$20K
LA Jolla PlayhouseLA Jolla, CAGeneral support$20K
Meals on Wheels Greater San DiegoSan Diego, CAGeneral support$20K
Nativity Prep Academy of San Diego IncSan Diego, CAScholarships$20K
Reality ChangersSan Diego, CAGeneral support$20K
LA Jolla Golden Triangle Rotary Club FoundationLA Jolla, CAGeneral support$18K
Generate HopeSan Diego, CAGeneral support$18K
Transcendance Youth Arts ProjectNational City, CAGeneral support$18K
Eric Paredes Save a Life Foundation a California Public Benefit CorpEl Cajon, CAScreen your team/cardiac health screenings$17K
Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Diego CountySan Diego, CAGeneral support$16K
Assistance League of Greater San DiegoSan Diego, CASneakers for children$15K
Burn InstituteSan Diego, CACamp beyond the scars$15K

By state: California 118 · District of Columbia 1 · New York 1 · Texas 1 · Arizona 1 · Hawaii 1

About this foundation

David C Copley Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in San Diego, California, tax-exempt since 1996. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does David C Copley 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 David C Copley Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $8.3M across 125 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does David C Copley Foundation give?

California (118 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), New York (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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