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DAVID C COPLEY FOUNDATION

DAVID C COPLEY FOUNDATION

SAN DIEGO, CA, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
95-6051770
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
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DAVID C COPLEY FOUNDATION

SAN DIEGO, CA, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
95-6051770
Private Foundation
Regional Funder

Overview

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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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The David C. Copley Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in California, with additional support in Washington, D.C., and New York. The foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

The Foundation’s mission is to carry on the Copley family’s legacy of giving by funding nonprofit organizations making a difference in the areas of human services, military and military veterans, youth development, medical and medical research, education, arts and culture and animal welfare, especially those programs and services improving the life or opportunities of the underserved in the San Diego area.
Total Funding Given

$8.3M

2024
Grantees funded
296
Multi-year grantees
61%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

125

Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$10.3K
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Anita Ta
Board Member
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Dean P Dwyer
Board Member
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Kimberly Koch
Employee

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to DAVID C COPLEY FOUNDATION?
No. DAVID C COPLEY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does DAVID C COPLEY FOUNDATION give?
DAVID C COPLEY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, District Of Columbia, and New York. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are DAVID C COPLEY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from DAVID C COPLEY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does DAVID C COPLEY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, DAVID C COPLEY FOUNDATION awarded about 130 grants, totaling nearly $8.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did DAVID C COPLEY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, DAVID C COPLEY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 300 grantees. Recent grantees include RADY CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL FOUNDATION - SAN DIEGO, TRI-CITY HOSPITAL FOUNDATION, and ST VINCENT DE PAUL VILLAGE INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to DAVID C COPLEY FOUNDATION?
DAVID C COPLEY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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