David C Copley Foundation
Preselected recipients only
David C Copley Foundation is a private foundation in San Diego, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $8.3 million in 125 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $2.5 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$8.3 million
- Number of grants125
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$2.5 million
- Assets$129 million
- New grantees28%
Giving in 2024 was up from $5.0 million the year before.
28% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $5.0 million | 120 | $125 million |
| 2024 | $8.3 million | 125 | $129 million |
How to apply
David C Copley Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What David C Copley Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 118 | $8.0 million |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $200,000 |
| New York | 1 | $50,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $10,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $2,500 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $2,500 |
| Ohio | 1 | $2,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Vincent de Paul Village Inc DBA Father Joe's Villages | Pier view way project & general support | $2.5 million |
| Tri-City Hospital Foundation | New telemetry monitors | $1.3 million |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of San Diego | Capital renovation campaign | $500,000 |
| San Diego Rescue Mission | General support & national city center | $430,000 |
| United Womens East African Support Team | Salaam youth and community center | $300,000 |
| Interfaith Community Services Inc | Family shelter | $250,000 |
| San Diego Oasis | General support | $250,000 |
| American National Red Cross | Hurricane helene & san diego flood relief | $200,000 |
| East County Transitional Living Center | General support & lucky duck match | $159,000 |
| Outdoor Outreach | General support | $105,000 |
| Feeding America San Diego | General support | $102,000 |
| Eje Academies | Renovate five classrooms with furnishings | $100,000 |
| Kitchens for Good | Project urban street angels food & nutrition center & project nourish | $70,000 |
| San Diego Blood Bank | New lab equipment | $67,500 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation of San Diego Inc | Purchase laptops | $67,208 |
| The Arc of San Diego | New wheelchair accessible van | $65,000 |
| Just in Time for Foster Youth | Vocational empowerment program & general support | $59,300 |
| Copley Family YMCA | Scholarships & holidays | $53,500 |
| Alliant Educational Foundation | San diego mental health consortium | $50,000 |
| Barrio Station | Youth development program | $50,000 |
| Canine Companions for Independence | New roof at regional training center | $50,000 |
| Home Start | Giving tuesday | $50,000 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society-La | San diego patient financial assistance | $50,000 |
| PROMISES2KIDS Foundation | Guardian scholars | $50,000 |
| Elementary Institute of Science | Girls take flight & op support | $46,000 |
| San Diego Humane Society | General support | $45,000 |
| Basic | Learning academy | $40,000 |
| Voices for Children | Casa support | $40,000 |
| Old Globe Theater | Sensory perf - grinch | $36,000 |
| Focusing Philanthropy | San diego county vision exams | $35,000 |
| The San Diego Foundation | San diego flood relief; fundraising conference | $35,000 |
| Cristo Rey San Diego High School | General support | $30,000 |
| Pendleton Community Service FD | General support | $30,000 |
| Challenged Athletes Foundation | Operation rebound | $29,000 |
| Camp Pendleton Armed Services YMCA | General support | $27,000 |
| San Diego Armed Services YMCA | General support | $27,000 |
| Community Resource Center | Food and nutrition center | $26,000 |
| Miracosta College Foundation | Empower tech scholarship program | $25,000 |
| North County Lifeline | General support | $25,000 |
| Ocean Discovery Institute | General support | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Charles F Patrick
- Dean P Dwyer
- Eric O Freeberg
- Kimberly Koch
- Jessica Walker
- Annetta Patrick
Questions people ask
Does David C Copley Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does David C Copley Foundation give?
$8.3 million in tax year 2024, across 125 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs David C Copley Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Charles F Patrick (Director, Chairman/ Pres (To 11/24)), Dean P Dwyer (Director), Eric O Freeberg (Director, Chairman/Pres (From 11/24)) and Kimberly Koch (Chief Operating Officer) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does David C Copley Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, housing and homelessness and youth programs.