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The Copaken Family Foundation is a private trust based in KANSAS CITY, MO. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1986. It holds total assets of $863K. Annual income is reported at $1.5M. Total assets have decreased from $709K in 2010 to $359K in 2022. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Missouri and Colorado. According to available records, The Copaken Family Foundation has made 242 grants totaling $1.3M, with a median grant of $2K. The foundation has distributed between $653K and $696K annually from 2022 to 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $200 to $70K, with an average award of $6K. The foundation has supported 82 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Missouri, Kansas, Colorado, which account for 83% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 11 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$200
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$6K
Largest Grant
$70K
Based on 60 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
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The Copaken Family Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 242 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MO, KS, CO.
The Copaken Family Foundation has distributed a total of $1.3M across 242 grants. The median grant size is $2K, with an average of $6K. Individual grants have ranged from $200 to $70K.
The Copaken Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
The Copaken Family Foundation is headquartered in KANSAS CITY, MO. While based in MO, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 11 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Copaken | CO-TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Lois Copaken | CO-TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Keith Copaken | CO-TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jon Copaken | CO-TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$331K
Total Assets
$359K
Fair Market Value
$353K
Net Worth
$359K
Grants Paid
$326K
Contributions
$396K
Net Investment Income
$270K
Distribution Amount
$3K
Total Grants
242
Total Giving
$1.3M
Average Grant
$6K
Median Grant
$2K
Unique Recipients
82
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pembroke Hill SchoolCHARITABLE | Kansas City, MO | $10K | 2023 |
| Jewish FederationCHARITABLE | Overland Park, KS | $65K | 2023 |
| Kansas City Repertory TheatreCHARITABLE | Kansas City, MO | $52K | 2023 |
| Kansas City Friends Of Alvin AileyCHARITABLE | Kansas City, MO | $25K | 2023 |
| Kansas City SymphonyCHARITABLE | Kansas City, MO | $10K | 2023 |
| Kemper Museum Of Contemporary ArtCHARITABLE | Kansas City, MO | $10K | 2023 |
| University Of PennsylvaniaCHARITABLE | Phildelphia, PA | $10K | 2023 |
| Village ShalomCHARITABLE | Overland Park, KS | $10K | 2023 |
| United Way Of Greater Kansas CityCHARITABLE | Kansas City, MO | $10K | 2023 |
| Metropolitan Arts CouncilCHARITABLE | Greenville, SC | $10K | 2023 |
| Folly TheaterCHARITABLE | Kansas City, MO | $10K | 2023 |
| Theater Communications GroupCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $7K | 2023 |
| Aspen Music FestivalCHARITABLE | Aspen, CO | $6K | 2023 |
| The Public TheaterCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $6K | 2023 |
| Utah Shakespeare FestivalCHARITABLE | Cedar City, UT | $5K | 2023 |
| Unicorn TheatreCHARITABLE | Kansas City, MO | $5K | 2023 |
| Anderson Ranch Arts CenterCHARITABLE | Snowmass Village, CO | $5K | 2023 |
| Family Health Care KcCHARITABLE | Kansas City, KS | $5K | 2023 |
| United Women'S EmpowermentCHARITABLE | Kansas City, MO | $5K | 2023 |
| Nelson-Atkins Museum Of ArtCHARITABLE | Kansas City, MO | $5K | 2023 |
| Harriman-Jewell Arts ProgramCHARITABLE | Liberty, MO | $5K | 2023 |
| Friends Of Chamber MusicCHARITABLE | Kansas City, MO | $4K | 2023 |
| Nelson Gallery FoundationCHARITABLE | Kansas City, MO | $4K | 2023 |
| Charlotte Street FoundationCHARITABLE | Kansas City, MO | $3K | 2023 |
| Jewish Family ServicesCHARITABLE | Kansas City, MO | $3K | 2023 |
| Theatre AspenCHARITABLE | Aspen, CO | $3K | 2023 |
| Parsons Dance FoundationCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $3K | 2023 |