The Copen Family Foundation
Accepts applications
The Copen Family Foundation is a private foundation in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $148,000 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $100,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$148,000
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2025 was down from $156,000 the year before.
22% 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 | $39,000 | 5 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $156,000 | 13 | $1.3 million |
| 2025 | $148,000 | 9 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | The Copen Family Foundation Mark Copen 7800 Beach Drive, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (404) 314-4069 |
| What to submit | Request for contribution must be made in writing, signed by or on behalf of the applicant or endorsed by one or more members or directors of the foundation. Evidence of applicant's tax-exempt status must be attached to the grant application. |
What The Copen Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to West Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | 2 | $105,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Kentucky | 2 | $8,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $8,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $8,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $4,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Keith Albee Performing Arts Center | Capital fund grant | $100,000 |
| Woodberry Forest School | Annual fund grant and personal development grant | $10,000 |
| Kings Mountain Touchdown Club | Operating fund grant | $8,000 |
| The Caterpillar Lab | Operating fund grant | $8,000 |
| Camp Dudley | Operating fund grant | $5,000 |
| Developmental Therapy Center Inc | Grant for special needs children | $5,000 |
| Kentucky Christian University | Scholarship grant | $4,000 |
| Xavier University | Scholarship grant | $4,000 |
| Morehead State University | Scholarship grant | $4,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Berridge L Copen
- Mark B Copen
- Tiffany M Copen
- Addison A Copen
- Edward Taylor
Questions people ask
Does The Copen Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Copen Family Foundation give?
$148,000 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Copen Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Berridge L Copen (President), Mark B Copen (Secretary/Treasurer), Tiffany M Copen (Vice President) and Addison A Copen (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Copen Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and youth programs.