Chopivsky Family Foundation
The Chopivsky Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Washington, DC. The organization has been tax-exempt since February 1999.
Key facts about Chopivsky Family Foundation
- EIN
- 52-1493038
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $116,345
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- Average grant
- $7,756
- Median grant
- $5,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 43% first-time grantees (6 of 14, 2024)
- Total assets
- $3,053,316
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (67% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Chopivsky Family Foundation funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Chopivsky Family Foundation's 15 itemized 2024 grants were District of Columbia (67%), New York (21%) and Maryland (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (9 grants). 47% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (7 grants).
Is Chopivsky Family Foundation open to new grantees?
43%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 14 grantees (43%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 57% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 62% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.1M
-1.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$116K
-74.0% YoY
Grant Count
15
-11.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$8K
-70.5% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Chopivsky Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $188K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's grant-making focuses on:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
Grantmaking
Grant Range
$250–$280,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Primary funding areas include:
- District of Columbia
- Maryland
- New York
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 15 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $3,053,316
- Total giving: $116,345–$447,000 (figures vary by source)
- Number of grants: 17
Historical Assets:
- 2021: $3.7 million
- 2020: $4.0 million
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,053,316 | $3,110,618 | $3,393,846 |
| Revenue | $92,555 | $208,437 | $304,079 |
| Expenses | $159,463 | $491,627 | $418,361 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $116,345 | $447,194 | $216,296 |
| Net Investment Income | $86,970 | $94,595 | $78,974 |
| Distributable Amount | $187,885 | $185,403 | $209,451 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
69 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include St Albans School ($25,000), Ukrainian Institute of America ($25,000), National Catherdral School ($20,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ST ALBANS SCHOOL Washington, DC | FOR UNRESTRICTED SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| UKRAINIAN INSTITUTE OF AMERICA New York, NY | RESTRICT ACTIVITIES W/UKR CNTR PTS | $25,000 |
| NATIONAL CATHERDRAL SCHOOL Washington, DC | FOR UNRESTRICTED SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| THE ORCHESTRA OF THE AMERICAS GROUP Washington, DC | UNRESTRICTED SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| ST ANDREWS UKRAINIAN ORTHODOX Silver Spring, MD | DONATION | $7,500 |
| US-UKRAINE FOUNDATION Washington, DC | FOR UNRESTRICTED SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| NOVA UKRAINE Stanford, CA | DONATION | $5,000 |
| NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR DEMOCRACY Washington, DC | DONATION | $5,000 |
| ASSOCIAZION XENIA ENSEMBLE Torina, DC | DONATION | $5,000 |
| BEAUVOIR SCHOOL Washington, DC | UNRESTRICTED SUPPORT | $2,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.
From 2024 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Chopivsky Jr | Director | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Chopivsky Family Foundation fund?
The foundation's grant-making focuses on: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services
How do I apply for a grant from Chopivsky Family Foundation?
**Grant Characteristics:** • Typical award range: $95–$280,000 • Median grant: $5,000 • Grant range: $250–$280,000 • Does not accept unsolicited applications **Recent Grant Recipients (2023):** • Atlantic Counsel: $100,000 (unrestricted support) • St Albans School: $5,000 (unrestricted support) • The Jamestown Foundation: $5,000 (unrestricted support) • The Orchestra of the Americas Group: $5,000 (unrestricted support) • Beauvoir School: $3,000 (unrestricted support) • National Cathedral School…
Where does Chopivsky Family Foundation make grants?
Primary funding areas include: • District of Columbia • Maryland • New York
What size grants does Chopivsky Family Foundation award?
In 2024, Chopivsky Family Foundation awarded 15 grants totaling $116K — an average of about $8K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Chopivsky Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Chopivsky Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $188K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Chopivsky Family Foundation's EIN?
Chopivsky Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1493038. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Chopivsky Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
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Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.