Leslie & Loretta Copeland Foundation Tr
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-7278445 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$565K
Organizations funded19
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$14.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 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
42% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berea College | Berea, KY | General | $80,000 |
| University of Miami | Coral Gables, FL | General | $65,000 |
| South Florida Pbs Inc | North Miami, FL | General | $50,000 |
| St Stephen's Episcopal Church | Richmond, VA | General | $50,000 |
| Boys Hope Girls Hope | Wilmette, IL | General | $30,000 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation | Golf, IL | General | $30,000 |
| Christ Episcopal Church | Miami, FL | General | $25,000 |
| Urgent Inc | Miami, FL | General | $25,000 |
| St Joseph's Church | Chicago, IL | General | $25,000 |
| The Chicago Community Foundation | Chicago, IL | General | $20,000 |
| Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary | Evanston, IL | General | $20,000 |
| Mcgaw YMCA | Evanston, IL | General | $20,000 |
| St Judes Childrens Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | General | $20,000 |
| Marillac St Vincent Family Services Inc | Chicago, IL | General | $20,000 |
| Misericorida Home | Chicago, IL | General | $20,000 |
| North Lawndale College | Chicago, IL | General | $20,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Lake County Il Inc | Waukegan, IL | General | $15,000 |
| Art Encounter | Las Vegas, NV | General | $15,000 |
| Christ the King Jesuit College | Chicago, IL | General | $15,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $565,000 | 19 |
| 2023 | $605,000 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 7, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202501279349102435
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-7278445
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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