David C Copley Foundation
Invitation OnlySan Diego, California · EIN 95-6051770 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$8.3M
Organizations funded125
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$128.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $6,000 and $30,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
5% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Vincent de Paul Village Inc Dba Father Joe's Villages | San Diego, CA | Pier view way project & general support | $2,502,000 |
| Tri-City Hospital Foundation | Oceanside, CA | New telemetry monitors | $1,323,800 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities of San Diego | San Diego, CA | Capital renovation campaign | $500,000 |
| San Diego Rescue Mission | San Diego, CA | General support & national city center | $430,000 |
| United Womens East African Support Team | San Diego, CA | Salaam youth and community center | $300,000 |
| Interfaith Community Services Inc | Escondido, CA | Family shelter | $250,000 |
| San Diego Oasis | LA Mesa, CA | General support | $250,000 |
| American National Red Cross | Washington, DC | Hurricane helene & san diego flood relief | $200,000 |
| East County Transitional Living Center | El Cajon, CA | General support & lucky duck match | $159,000 |
| Outdoor Outreach | San Diego, CA | General support | $105,000 |
| Feeding America San Diego | San Diego, CA | General support | $102,000 |
| Eje Academies | El Cajon, CA | Renovate five classrooms with furnishings | $100,000 |
| Kitchens for Good | San Diego, CA | Project urban street angels food & nutrition center & project nourish | $70,000 |
| San Diego Blood Bank | San Diego, CA | New lab equipment | $67,500 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation of San Diego Inc | San Diego, CA | Purchase laptops | $67,208 |
| The Arc of San Diego | San Diego, CA | New wheelchair accessible van | $65,000 |
| Just in Time for Foster Youth | San Diego, CA | Vocational empowerment program & general support | $59,300 |
| Copley Family YMCA | San Diego, CA | Scholarships & holidays | $53,500 |
| Alliant Educational Foundation | San Diego, CA | San diego mental health consortium | $50,000 |
| Barrio Station | San Diego, CA | Youth development program | $50,000 |
| Canine Companions for Independence | Santa Rosa, CA | New roof at regional training center | $50,000 |
| Home Start | San Diego, CA | Giving tuesday | $50,000 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society-La | Rye Brook, NY | San diego patient financial assistance | $50,000 |
| Promises2kids Foundation | San Diego, CA | Guardian scholars | $50,000 |
| Elementary Institute of Science | San Diego, CA | Girls take flight & op support | $46,000 |
| San Diego Humane Society | San Diego, CA | General support | $45,000 |
| Basic | Borrego Springs, CA | Learning academy | $40,000 |
| Voices for Children | San Diego, CA | Casa support | $40,000 |
| Old Globe Theater | San Diego, CA | Sensory perf - grinch | $36,000 |
| Focusing Philanthropy | Santa Monica, CA | San diego county vision exams | $35,000 |
| The San Diego Foundation | San Diego, CA | San diego flood relief; fundraising conference | $35,000 |
| Cristo Rey San Diego High School | San Diego, CA | General support | $30,000 |
| Pendleton Community Service Fd | Bonsall, CA | General support | $30,000 |
| Challenged Athletes Foundation | San Diego, CA | Operation rebound | $29,000 |
| Camp Pendleton Armed Services YMCA | Oceanside, CA | General support | $27,000 |
| San Diego Armed Services YMCA | San Diego, CA | General support | $27,000 |
| Community Resource Center | Encinitas, CA | Food and nutrition center | $26,000 |
| Miracosta College Foundation | Oceanside, CA | Empower tech scholarship program | $25,000 |
| North County Lifeline | Oceanside, CA | General support | $25,000 |
| Ocean Discovery Institute | San Diego, CA | General support | $25,000 |
| Partners in Housing Solutions | Santa Maria, CA | General support | $25,000 |
| Rady Children's Hospital | San Diego, CA | Charity ball | $25,000 |
| San Diego Center for Children | San Diego, CA | General support | $25,000 |
| San Diego Food Bank | San Diego, CA | General support | $25,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club Greater San Diego | San Diego, CA | General support | $24,000 |
| Support the Enlisted Project Inc | San Diego, CA | Emergency financial assistance program | $24,000 |
| Elderhelp of San Diego | San Diego, CA | General support | $21,250 |
| Barrio Logan College Institute | San Diego, CA | General support | $20,000 |
| Crisis House | Santee, CA | General support | $20,000 |
| LA Jolla Playhouse | LA Jolla, CA | General support | $20,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Greater San Diego | San Diego, CA | General support | $20,000 |
| Nativity Prep Academy of San Diego Inc | San Diego, CA | Scholarships | $20,000 |
| Reality Changers | San Diego, CA | General support | $20,000 |
| LA Jolla Golden Triangle Rotary Club Foundation | LA Jolla, CA | General support | $18,400 |
| Generate Hope | San Diego, CA | General support | $18,000 |
| Transcendance Youth Arts Project | National City, CA | General support | $18,000 |
| Eric Paredes Save a Life Foundation a California Public Benefit Corp | El Cajon, CA | Screen your team/cardiac health screenings | $17,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Diego County | San Diego, CA | General support | $15,500 |
| Assistance League of Greater San Diego | San Diego, CA | Sneakers for children | $15,000 |
| Burn Institute | San Diego, CA | Camp beyond the scars | $15,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 125 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,268,008 | 125 |
| 2023 | $5,031,852 | 120 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 7, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523119349101982
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-6051770
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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