Koppelman Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Koppelman Family Foundation is a private foundation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $808,500 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $150,000. 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$808,500
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$19.1 million
- New grantees4%
Giving in 2025 was up from $692,500 the year before.
4% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $702,500 | 27 | $15.1 million |
| 2024 | $692,500 | 24 | $17.3 million |
| 2025 | $808,500 | 25 | $19.1 million |
How to apply
Koppelman 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.
What Koppelman Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 9 | $445,000 |
| Rhode Island | 8 | $157,000 |
| Florida | 4 | $95,000 |
| New York | 1 | $50,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $35,000 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $25,000 |
| Alaska | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brigham & Women's Hospital Development Office | Urology research & education fund | $150,000 |
| United Way of Greater Fall River | General support | $80,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom | General support | $50,000 |
| BCC Holocaust & Genocide Center | Center for holocaust & genocide | $50,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Fall River | General support | $50,000 |
| East Bay Food Pantry | General support | $50,000 |
| Jupiter Medical Center Foundation | General support | $50,000 |
| South Coast YMCA | General support | $50,000 |
| Free to Choose Network | General support | $35,000 |
| Lucy's Hearth | General support | $35,000 |
| Southcoast Hospitals Group Inc | General support | $35,000 |
| Women's Resource Center | General support | $35,000 |
| Heifer Project International | General support | $25,000 |
| Palm Beach County Food Bank | General support | $25,000 |
| Connections Education | General support | $15,000 |
| Fall River Untied Jewish Appeal | General support | $15,000 |
| Aquidneck Land Trust | General support | $10,000 |
| Child and Family Services Newport | General support | $10,000 |
| Katie Brown Educational Program | General support | $10,000 |
| Potter League | General support | $10,000 |
| Busch Wildlife Sanctuary | General support | $5,000 |
| Narrows Center for the Arts | General support | $5,000 |
| Norman Bird Sanctuary | General support | $5,000 |
| Roger Williams University | Men's golf team | $2,000 |
| The August Foundation | General support | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Stanley Koppelman
- Robert Friedman
Questions people ask
Does Koppelman Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Koppelman Family Foundation give?
$808,500 in tax year 2025, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Koppelman Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Stanley Koppelman (Trustee) and Robert Friedman (Trustee).
What does Koppelman Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and environment and conservation.