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The Coopersmith Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only St Petersburg, Florida · EIN 356802747

The Coopersmith Family Foundation is a private foundation in St Petersburg, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $200,000 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $35,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $115,000 the year before.

46% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$115,0009$3.3 million
2024$200,00011$3.7 million

How to apply

The Coopersmith 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Coopersmith Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Florida.

StateGrantsAmount
Florida4$85,000
Maryland2$40,000
New York1$35,000
California2$20,000
District of Columbia1$10,000
Tennessee1$10,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 11 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Dogs Inc Formally Southeastern Guide Dogs Inc
Palmetto, FL
Veterans program$35,000
Fisher House Foundation
Rockville, MD
To construct and furnish fisher houses, provide assistance and scholarships to military familiesand children & enhance the quality of life for veterans and armed forces members.$35,000
Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation
Staten Island, NY
Support the mission of the stephen siller tunnel to towers foundation$35,000
The Skills Center
Tampa, FL
General operating support$30,000
California Science Center Foundation
Los Angeles, CA
Hands-on-science camp scholarships$10,000
Children's Dream Fund Inc
St Petersburg, FL
Fund a dream$10,000
Gulf Coast Jewish Family and Community Services
Clearwater, FL
Program support$10,000
Shelter to Soldier Inc
San Diego, CA
General operating support$10,000
St Judes Children's Research Hospital
Memphis, TN
General operating support$10,000
World Central Kitchen Inc
Washington, DC
Support the mission of providing meals in response to humanitarian, climate and community crises.$10,000
The Barker Adoption Foundation
Bethesda, MD
Program support$5,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Coopersmith Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Coopersmith Family Foundation give?

$200,000 in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.

Who runs The Coopersmith Family Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Katherine Coopersmith (President, Trustee), Zane Coopersmith (Treasurer), Tristan Coopersmith (Secretary) and Zachary Coopersmith (Vice-President, Trustee).

What does The Coopersmith Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly veterans, youth programs and faith communities.

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