The Peter & Judy Copses Foundation
Invitation OnlyAvon, Colorado · EIN 86-1549548 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.2M
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$100,000
Total assets$29.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $75,000 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
83% of grants went outside Colorado.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Atlas Society | Kingwood, TX | To promote open objectivism: the philosophy of reason, achievement, individualism, and freedom | $200,000 |
| Prager University | Sherman Oaks, CA | To promote american values through the creative use of educational videos that reach millions of people online | $150,000 |
| The Heritage Foundation | Washington, DC | Building an america where freedom, opportunity, prosperity. and civil society flourish. | $125,000 |
| Freedom Works Foundation | Washington, DC | Promote free markets and individual liberty | $100,000 |
| Vail Health Foundation | Vail, CO | Elevating health across mountain communities | $100,000 |
| National Review Institute | New York, NY | To advance the principles of a free society through educational and outreach programs | $100,000 |
| Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation | Simi Valley, CA | To continue president reagan's legacy and sharing his principles - individual liberty, economic opportunity, global democracy and national… | $100,000 |
| Commentary Inc | New York, NY | To safeguard and strengthen jews and jewish life worldwide by promoting democratic and pluralistic societies that respect the dignity of… | $100,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | To advance cures, and means of prevention, for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment | $75,000 |
| Calvin Coolidge Presidential Foundation | Plymouth, VT | To preserve the legacy and advancing the values of america's thirtieth president | $75,000 |
| USA Hockey Foundation | Colorado Springs, CO | Support USA hockey's strategic initiatives of sustaining and growing the sport of hockey in the united states. | $50,000 |
| Kissick Family Foundation | Encino, CA | Catalyzing change through next generation philanthropy. | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,185,000 | 12 |
| 2023 | $880,000 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543179349100744
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 86-1549548
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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