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Larry and Maggie Kopsa Charitable Foundation

Preselected recipients only Lincoln, Nebraska · EIN 461590081

Larry and Maggie Kopsa Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Lincoln, Nebraska. In tax year 2025 it gave $7,275 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $100 and the largest $2,650. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was down from $8,824 the year before.

35% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$8,80227$42,296
2024$8,82422$37,972
2025$7,27520$39,712

How to apply

Larry and Maggie Kopsa Charitable 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 Larry and Maggie Kopsa Charitable Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its US grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Nebraska. It also paid $500 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.

StateGrantsAmount
Nebraska12$5,925
Alabama1$250
District of Columbia2$200
Colorado1$150
Michigan1$100
Missouri1$100
Tennessee1$50

Grants paid in 2025

All 20 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
St Michaels
Lincoln, NE
Charitable donation$2,650
Cloisters on the Platte
Gretna, NE
Charitable donation$1,740
Mary Gate of HeavenCharitable donation$500
Spirit Catholic Radio Network
Lincoln, NE
Promote religion$360
Ewtn
Irondale, AL
Promote religion$250
Women's Care Center
Lincolnq, NE
Community support$250
We Teach Think
Lincoln, NE
Community support$250
Diocese of Lincoln Bishop Fund
Lincoln, NE
Promote religion$250
Catholic Sports
Denver, CO
Support community$150
Catholic Social Services
Lincoln, NE
Charitable entity$100
Sheldon Arts Foundation
Saint Louis, MO
Charitable donation$100
Hillsdale College
Hillsdale, MI
Promote education$100
Heritage Foundation
Washington, DC
Charitable donation$100
Rails to Trails
Washington, DC
Charitable donation$100
Matt Talbot Kitchen
Lincoln, NE
Community outreach$100
Platte Institute
Omaha, NE
Support community$100
St Joseph Catholic Church
York, NE
Charitable donation$50
St Jude Hospital
Memphis, TN
Support community$50
St Joseph Catholic Cemetary
York, NE
Charitable donation$50
York Adopt A Pet
York, NE
Community support$25

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Larry and Maggie Kopsa Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does Larry and Maggie Kopsa Charitable Foundation give?

$7,275 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $100.

Who runs Larry and Maggie Kopsa Charitable Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Larry Kopsa (President), Maggie Kopsa (Vice Preside), Chris Bedient (Treasurer) and James Kopsa (Board Member).

What does Larry and Maggie Kopsa Charitable Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and arts and culture.

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