The Copen Family Foundation
Historical FunderMyrtle Beach, South Carolina · EIN 55-0779472 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,000 and $8,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | THE COPEN FAMILY FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | MARK COPEN 7800 BEACH DRIVE, MYRTLE BEACH SC 29572 |
| Phone | 4043144069 |
| Form and materials | 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. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside South Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keith Albee Performing Arts Center | Huntington, WV | Capital fund grant | $100,000 |
| Woodberry Forest School | Woodberry Forest, VA | Annual fund grant and personal development grant | $10,000 |
| Kings Mountain Touchdown Club | Kings Mountain, NC | Operating fund grant | $8,000 |
| The Caterpillar Lab | Marlborough, NH | Operating fund grant | $8,000 |
| Camp Dudley | Westport, NY | Operating fund grant | $5,000 |
| Developmental Therapy Center Inc | Huntington, WV | Grant for special needs children | $5,000 |
| Kentucky Christian University | Grayson, KY | Scholarship grant | $4,000 |
| Xavier University | Cincinnati, OH | Scholarship grant | $4,000 |
| Morehead State University | Morehead, KY | Scholarship grant | $4,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $148,000 | 9 |
| 2024 | $156,000 | 13 |
| 2023 | $39,000 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 28, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202642099349100009
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 55-0779472
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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