Kopp Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Kopp Family Foundation is a private foundation in Minnetonka, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $3.1 million in 263 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $250,000. 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$3.1 million
- Number of grants263
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$68.5 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2025 was up from $3.0 million the year before.
30% of its 2025 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 | $3.8 million | 239 | $70.6 million |
| 2024 | $3.0 million | 224 | $68.5 million |
| 2025 | $3.1 million | 263 | $68.5 million |
How to apply
Kopp 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Kopp Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 263 | $3.1 million |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sisters Rising Worldwide | Charitable | $250,000 |
| Kristin Kopp Smith Daf | Charitable | $200,000 |
| Lindsey & Brian Lang Daf | Charitable | $200,000 |
| Second Harvest Heartland | Charitable | $200,000 |
| Commonbond Communities | Charitable | $150,000 |
| NC Little Memorial Hospice Inc | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Volunteers Enlisted to Assist People | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Minneapolis Public School District | Charitable | $83,000 |
| Normandale Community College Foundation | Charitable | $80,000 |
| Century College Foundation | Charitable | $70,000 |
| Cana Family Institute | Charitable | $60,000 |
| Anoka Ramsey Community College | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Catholic Relief Services | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Chesterton Academy of the St Croix Valley | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Inver Hills Community College Foundation | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Metropolitan State University Foundation | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Minneapolis Community and Technical College | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Volunteers Enlisted to Assist People | Charitable | $50,000 |
| North Hennepin Community College Foundation | Charitable | $46,000 |
| Anoka Technical College Foundation | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Ave Maria Academy | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Inver Hills Community College Foundation | Charitable | $40,000 |
| U of M - Carlson School of Management | Charitable | $40,000 |
| North Hennepin Community College Foundation | Charitable | $34,000 |
| Dakota County Technical College Foundation | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Dakota County Technical College Foundation | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Minneapolis Community and Technical College | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Normandale Community College Foundation | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Project for Pride in Living | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Ave Maria Community Corporation | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Benedictine College | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Franklin Center | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Transform A Life Today | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Century College Foundation | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Friends of Saint Paul College | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Friends of Saint Paul College | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Metropolitan State University Foundation | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Dunwoody College of Technology | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Emerge | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Risen Christ Catholic School | Charitable | $12,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lindsey Lang
- Deborah A Kopp
- Kopp Family Office LLC
- Brian Kopp
Questions people ask
Does Kopp Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Kopp Family Foundation give?
$3.1 million in tax year 2025, across 263 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Kopp Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Lindsey Lang (President), Deborah A Kopp (Director), Kopp Family Office LLC (Management Service Company) and Brian Kopp (Director).
What does Kopp Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and faith communities.