The Kopelman Foundation
Invitation OnlyGladwyne, Pennsylvania · EIN 23-3096766 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.4M
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$38.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $100,000.
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
52% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | To fund the recipients operating budget | $300,000 |
| Philadelphia Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | To fund the recipients operating budget | $210,000 |
| Philadelphia Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | To fund the recipients operating budget | $210,000 |
| Philadelphia Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | To fund the recipients operating budget | $210,000 |
| New Story Inc | Atlanta, GA | To fund the recipients operating budget | $100,000 |
| Familial Dysautonomia Foundation | New York, NY | To fund the recipients operating budget | $100,000 |
| Sharing Excess | Philadelphia, PA | To fund the recipients operating budget | $60,000 |
| Lankenau Medical Center Foundation | Wynnewood, PA | To fund the recipients operating budget | $50,000 |
| Sharing Excess | Philadelphia, PA | To fund the recipients operating budget | $25,000 |
| The 19Th News | Ausitn, TX | To fund the recipients operating budget | $25,000 |
| Familial Dysautonomia Foundation | New York, NY | To fund the recipients operating budget | $20,000 |
| The Anthony Allegrini Jr Foundation | Detroit, MI | To fund the recipients operating budget | $15,000 |
| The Anthony Allegrini Jr Foundation | Detroit, MI | To fund the recipients operating budget | $10,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation | New York, NY | To fund the recipients operating budget | $10,000 |
| Crohn's & Colitis Foundation | New York, NY | To fund the recipients operating budget | $5,000 |
| Jewish Funders Network | New York, NY | To fund the recipients operating budget | $3,600 |
| Urban Affairs Coalition | Philadelphia, PA | To fund the recipients operating budget | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,356,100 | 17 |
| 2023 | $2,075,100 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503219349104695
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-3096766
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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