The Bopp Family Charitable Trust
Accepts applications
The Bopp Family Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Falmouth, Maine. In tax year 2024 it gave $12,501 in 31 grants; the typical grant was $250 and the largest $1,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$12,501
- Number of grants31
- Typical grant$250
- Largest grant$1,500
- Assets$252,539
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2024 was up from $8,000 the year before.
29% 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 | $8,000 | 25 | $255,700 |
| 2024 | $12,501 | 31 | $252,539 |
How to apply
| Contact | Fred W Bopp III Trustee 76 Woodlands Drive, Falmouth, ME 04105-1168 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (207) 878-3656 |
| Restrictions | Applicant must be a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) and not a private foundation under section 509(a). |
What The Bopp Family Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Maine.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 22 | $7,901 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $1,750 |
| Virginia | 2 | $1,100 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $500 |
| New York | 1 | $500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $500 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $200 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $50 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Patrick's Church | Annual gift | $1,500 |
| Barbara Bush Children's Hospital | Annual gift | $1,000 |
| Casa Chirilagua | Annual gift | $1,000 |
| Cheverus High School | The cheverus fund | $1,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Maine | Annual gift | $1,000 |
| Maine Public Radio | Annual gift | $600 |
| Crohns Colitis Foundation | Annual gift | $500 |
| Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project | Annual gift | $500 |
| Maine Equal Justice | Annual gift | $500 |
| NCLC | Annual gift | $500 |
| Proyecto Solar Viequesinternationa | Annual gift | $500 |
| Campaign for Justice | Annual gift | $400 |
| Falmouth Food Pantry | Annual gift | $400 |
| The Nathan & Henry B Cleaves Law Library | Annual gift | $251 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Maine | Annual gift | $250 |
| Friends of Casco Bay | Annual gift | $250 |
| Maine Justice Foundation | Annual gift | $250 |
| Public Citizen | Annual gift | $250 |
| Strive | Annual gift | $250 |
| Wolfe's Neck Center | Annual gift | $250 |
| Press Herald Toy Fund | Annual gift | $200 |
| Seeds of Hope Neighborhood Center | Annual gift | $200 |
| Vanderbilt University Law School | Annual gift | $200 |
| Camp Sunshine | Annual gift | $150 |
| Animal Welfare Society | Annual gift | $100 |
| Apex Youth Connection | Annual gift | $100 |
| Catholic Appeal | Annual gift | $100 |
| Ferry Beach Conference Center | Annual gift | $100 |
| Food and Allergy Research & Educati | Anuual gift | $100 |
| Catholic Student Center Dartmouth | Annual gift | $50 |
| Maine Children's Cancer Program | Annual gift | $50 |
Officers and trustees
- Fred W Bopp III
- Michael D Bopp
- Andrea E Bopp Stark
Questions people ask
Does The Bopp Family Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Bopp Family Charitable Trust give?
$12,501 in tax year 2024, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $250.
Who runs The Bopp Family Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Fred W Bopp III (Trustee), Michael D Bopp (Trustee) and Andrea E Bopp Stark (Trustee).
What does The Bopp Family Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and youth programs.