Coypu Foundation Trust
Accepts applications
Coypu Foundation Trust is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $933,593 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $46,840 and the largest $98,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$933,593
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$46,840
- Largest grant$98,500
- Assets$23.7 million
- New grantees73%
Giving in 2025 was up from $756,229 the year before.
73% 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 | $932,607 | 20 | $19.2 million |
| 2024 | $756,229 | 16 | $21.2 million |
| 2025 | $933,593 | 22 | $23.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Please See Website See Website, See Website, LA 99999 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (999) 999-9999, elizabeth.m.ary@jpmorgan.com |
| What to submit | Only online applications at www.jpmorgan.com/onlinegrants search for coypu |
| Deadlines | July 31 |
| Restrictions | Funding is available for qualified tax exempt entities for scientific, literary , and educational |
What Coypu Foundation Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Louisiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 8 | $474,898 |
| Texas | 4 | $110,000 |
| Idaho | 1 | $70,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $68,680 |
| Colorado | 1 | $50,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $50,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $50,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $20,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $20,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $15,015 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| LSU Foundation | General | $98,500 |
| National Wildlife Federation | General | $70,000 |
| Water Institute of the Gulf | General | $70,000 |
| Nicholis State University | General | $64,837 |
| Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana | General | $61,425 |
| The Nature Conservancy | General | $50,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory DBA Bird Conservancy of the Rockies | General | $50,000 |
| Fish and Wildlife Foundation of Florida | General | $50,000 |
| Audubon Nature Institute | General | $50,000 |
| Parks and Wildlife Foundation of Texas Inc | General | $50,000 |
| The American Chestnut Foundation | General | $48,680 |
| Pontchartrain Conservancy | General operating | $45,000 |
| Common Ground Relief | General | $44,925 |
| Chimp Haven | General | $40,211 |
| Bat Conservation International | Graphic | $25,000 |
| Hill Country Alliance | General | $25,000 |
| Ocean Alliance Inc | General | $20,000 |
| Defenders of Wildlife | General | $20,000 |
| South Wings Inc | General | $20,000 |
| Shedd Aquarium | General | $15,015 |
| Save Our Springs Alliance Inc | General | $10,000 |
| Loveland Living Planet Aquarium LLP | General | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Chris Hale
- JP Morgan Chase Bank NA
- Tina Freeman
- William E Callihan
Questions people ask
Does Coypu Foundation Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: July 31.
How much does Coypu Foundation Trust give?
$933,593 in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $46,840.
Who runs Coypu Foundation Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Chris Hale (Co-Trustee), JP Morgan Chase Bank NA (Trustee), Tina Freeman (Co-Trustee) and William E Callihan (Co-Trustee).
What does Coypu Foundation Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation and animals.