The Copia Foundation Inc
Historical FunderLexington, Kentucky · EIN 61-1393373 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$481K
Organizations funded42
Typical grant$7,500
Total assets$7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | MARY B BISHOP |
|---|---|
| Address | 1640 LAKEWOOD DRIVE, LEXINGTON KY 40502 |
| Phone | 8594556976 |
| MARYBETH.BISHOP@GMAIL.COM | |
| Form and materials | GRANT APPLICATION FORM WITH INFORMATION ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION, PROJECT DESCRIPTION, PERSONNEL INVOLVED, STATEMENT OF NEED/RATIONALE, PROJECT OBJECTIVES, POPULATION SERVED, ANTICIPATED OUTCOMES & BUDGET/FUNDING SOURCES |
| Deadlines | NO |
| Restrictions | KENTUCKY CHARITABLE, LITERARY, EDUCATIONAL OR RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION |
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
4% of grants went outside Kentucky.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Divine Providence Inc Dba the Catholic Action Center Inc | Lexington, KY | Charitable gift | $100,000 |
| Refuge Ministries Inc - the Refuge Clinic | Lexington, KY | Charitable gift | $35,000 |
| Jessamine County Schools - the Providence School | Nicholasville, KY | Charitable gift | $25,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bluegrass Inc | Lexington, KY | Charitable gift | $20,000 |
| Camp Horsin' Around | Lexington, KY | Charitable gift | $20,000 |
| Children's Advocacy Center of the Bluegrass Inc | Lexington, KY | Charitable gift | $20,000 |
| Christian Appalachian Project Inc | Paintsville, KY | Charitable gift | $20,000 |
| Garrard County Homeless Coalition Inc (Gchc) | Lancaster, KY | Charitable gift | $20,000 |
| Oneida Baptist Institute | Oneida, KY | Charitable gift | $15,000 |
| The University of Kentucky Woman's Club Incorporated | Lexington, KY | Charitable gift | $13,000 |
| Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning | Lexington, KY | Charitable gift | $10,000 |
| Kentucky Diabetes Camp for Children Inc - Dba Camp Hendon | Louisville, KY | Charitable gift | $10,000 |
| Bluegrass Care Navigators | Lexington, KY | Charitable gift | $10,000 |
| Critically Loved Inc | Louisville, KY | Charitable gift | $10,000 |
| The Kiwanis Club of Lexington Bluegrass | Lexington, KY | Charitable gift | $10,000 |
| Mission Health Lexington | Lexington, KY | Charitable gift | $10,000 |
| University of Kentucky Dance Blue | Lexington, KY | Charitable gift | $10,000 |
| Family Scholar House Inc - One Parent Scholar House | Lexington, KY | Charitable gift | $7,500 |
| Central Kentucky Riding for Hope Inc | Lexington, KY | Charitable gift | $7,500 |
| Vips Central Ky | Lexington, KY | Charitable gift | $7,500 |
| Center for Women Children and Families Inc | Lexington, KY | Charitable gift | $7,500 |
| Center for Women Children and Families Inc | Lexington, KY | Charitable gift | $7,500 |
| The Justin King Foundation Incorporated - Justin's Place | Wilmore, KY | Charitable gift | $7,000 |
| The Presbytery of Transylvania (USA) Inc - Urban Village Nicholasville | Nicholasville, KY | Charitable gift | $6,750 |
| Sonlight Fellowship Church of God - Back Pack Ministry | Nicholasville, KY | Charitable gift | $6,500 |
| Best Friends Adult Day Center | Nicholasville, KY | Charitable gift | $5,000 |
| Bluegrass Families First Inc | Lexington, KY | Charitable gift | $5,000 |
| Central Music Academy | Lexington, KY | Charitable gift | $5,000 |
| Freedom Christian Foundation Inc | Midway, KY | Charitable gift | $5,000 |
| Lexington Children's Theatre Inc | Lexington, KY | Charitable gift | $5,000 |
| The Aviation Museum of Kentucky Inc | Lexington, KY | Charitable gift | $5,000 |
| Bluegrass Parkinson's Alliance | Lexington, KY | Charitable gift | $5,000 |
| For Hank's Sake | Ottsville, PA | Charitable gift | $5,000 |
| Hooves of Hope Equestrian Center Inc | Lancaster, KY | Charitable gift | $5,000 |
| Kentucky Horse Park Foundation Inc | Lexington, KY | Charitable gift | $5,000 |
| Presbyterian Child Welfare Agency of Buckhorn Ky | Buckhorn, KY | Charitable gift | $4,000 |
| Altrusa International of Lexington Ky Inc | Lexington, KY | Charitable gift | $2,600 |
| Mentors & Meals Inc | Versailles, KY | Charitable gift | $2,500 |
| Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Association Inc | Chicago, IL | Charitable gift | $2,000 |
| Fayette County Special Olympics | Lexington, KY | Charitable gift | $2,000 |
| Garrard County Ministerial Association | Lancaster, KY | Charitable gift | $1,000 |
| Gilbert's Creek Baptist Church | Lancaster, KY | Charitable gift | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $480,850 | 42 |
| 2024 | $432,500 | 43 |
| 2023 | $378,000 | 38 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 30, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611819349100126
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 61-1393373
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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