Cope Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Cope Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $155,000 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $22,500 and the largest $50,000. 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$155,000
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$22,500
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$4.8 million
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2025 was up from $105,000 the year before.
67% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $25,000 | 2 | $3.9 million |
| 2024 | $105,000 | 2 | $4.3 million |
| 2025 | $155,000 | 6 | $4.8 million |
How to apply
Cope Family 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.
What Cope Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 2 | $55,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $50,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $20,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $20,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Childrens Aid and Family Services Inc | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| You Gotta Believe the Older Child Adoption & Perma | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Vassar College | Class of 2026 Scholarship Fund | $25,000 |
| Autism Speaks Inc | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Feeding America | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Public Media Company | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jennifer Cope
- Timothy Cope
Questions people ask
Does Cope Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Cope Family Foundation give?
$155,000 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $22,500.
Who runs Cope Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jennifer Cope (Dir, Sec, Treas) and Timothy Cope (Dir, Pres).
What does Cope Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs.