Friends of Copernic Inc
Preselected recipients only
Friends of Copernic Inc is a private foundation in West Hartford, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $100,000 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $100,000 and the largest $100,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$100,000
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$100,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$14,105
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $60,008 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $0 | 0 | $58,947 |
| 2024 | $60,008 | 1 | $55,025 |
| 2025 | $100,000 | 1 | $14,105 |
How to apply
Friends of Copernic Inc 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.
What Friends of Copernic Inc funds
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fonds de Dotation Judaisme en Mouvement | Support of childrenin need and supportof synagogue. | $100,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jean Michel Errera
- Lionel Errera
- Leigh A Newman
- Gad Weil
- Jean-Francois Bensahel
- Eric Steiner
- Laura Haim
- Patricia Landeau Macklowe
- Leonie Maruani
- Stephanie Binder Elbaz
Questions people ask
Does Friends of Copernic Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Friends of Copernic Inc give?
$100,000 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $100,000.
Who runs Friends of Copernic Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Jean Michel Errera (President, Director), Lionel Errera (Executive Director, Treasurer), Leigh A Newman (Secretary) and Gad Weil (Vice-President,Director) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does Friends of Copernic Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and international.