The Copen Family Foundation Incorporated
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to providing operating support to various charitable organizations. Its mission reflects a commitment to community service, with a focus on supporting Jewish organizations, human services, and food banks, among other causes. The foundation serves a diverse range of populations through its funding, including youth services, family support, and international relief efforts. While it operates primarily in California, its grants also extend to organizations across multiple states, indicating a broader national impact.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
An established nonprofit seeking operating support with a track record in areas the foundation has funded (youth service, Jewish community organizations, human services, education or advocacy), ideally known to the foundation or introduced by a mutual contact.
Good Fit
- • Requests for unrestricted or operating support rather than project-restricted funding.
- • Organizational profile similar to recurring grantees (national or established regional nonprofits, Jewish community service groups, youth/advocacy organizations).
- • Existing relationship, referral, or prior partnership with a current grantee or board contact.
- • Capacity to absorb mid-sized grants (several thousand up to low six-figures).
Geography
Observed grants go to organizations in 12 states and include national recipients; however the latest year’s dollars were heavily skewed to DC (about 69% of amount).
Recipient Variety
The latest year funded 38 distinct recipients across multiple sectors (Jewish organizations, human services, education, advocacy) and the foundation added new grantees each year while also maintaining many recurring recipients.
New Applicants
The foundation declares it funds only preselected recipients and no public application route is visible; although some new organizations appear each year, there is no evidence that unsolicited applicants can reliably enter the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
