Chopivsky Family Foundation
The Chopivsky Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Washington, DC. Its 2024 grants supported organizations including schools, cultural organizations, and organizations connected with Ukraine.
Chopivsky Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Chopivsky Family Foundation gave $116K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in District of Columbia. 36% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $116,345
- -74.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- -11.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,756
- -70.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $3,053,316
- -1.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (5 of 14, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (67% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Chopivsky Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3215 Cathedral Avenue Nw, Washington, DC 20008
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Chopivsky Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St Albans School ($25K). Together the top 10 received $113K.
Grant Size Distribution
69 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 63 grants of 69 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 67% of grant dollars went to recipients in DC, 21% to New York, 7% to Maryland, and 4% to California. The filing also reports 0% for Connecticut.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Chopivsky Family Foundation open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 14 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K 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 grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $116K (2024) to $447K (2023). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $116K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| 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 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,053,316 | $92,555 | $159,463 | $116,345 | 15 | $116,345 | $86,970 | $187,885 |
| 2023 | $3,110,618 | $208,437 | $491,627 | $447,194 | 17 | $447,194 | $94,595 | $185,403 |
| 2022 | $3,393,846 | $304,079 | $418,361 | $215,870 | 14 | $216,296 | $78,974 | $209,451 |
| 2020 | $3,650,797 | $48,701 | $279,579 | $241,520 | 23 | — | $34,249 | $226,284 |
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.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees included educational institutions and cultural and Ukraine-related organizations. The Ukrainian Institute of America describes its mission as promoting cultural, social, and educational events and activities showcasing Ukrainian art, culture, and history. Nova Ukraine describes its work as supporting Ukraine and its people through aid to vulnerable populations and efforts to foster resilience and self-sufficiency.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $116,345. Grants ranged from $95 to $25,000, with a median of $5,000. Notable grants included $25,000 to St Albans School for unrestricted support, $25,000 to the Ukrainian Institute of America for restricted activities with the Ukrainian Center, and $20,000 to National Cathedral School for unrestricted support. Other grants included $10,000 to The Orchestra of the Americas Group for unrestricted support, $7,500 to St Andrews Ukrainian Orthodox, and $5,000 each to the US-Ukraine Foundation, Nova Ukraine, and the National Endowment for Democracy.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
George Chopivsky Jr is listed as a director on the 2024 filing.
Chopivsky Family Foundation is led by George Chopivsky Jr., Director on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
George Chopivsky Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Chopivsky Family Foundation
How much does Chopivsky Family Foundation give each year?
Chopivsky Family Foundation gave $116K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $447K across 17 grants.
What is Chopivsky Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Chopivsky Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,756, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Chopivsky Family Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does Chopivsky Family Foundation give grants?
Chopivsky Family Foundation gives mostly in District of Columbia: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (21%) and Maryland (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (9 grants).
Does Chopivsky Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 47% of Chopivsky Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (7 grants).
Who are Chopivsky Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Chopivsky Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include St Albans School ($25,000), Ukrainian Institute of America ($25,000) and National Catherdral School ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Chopivsky Family Foundation?
Chopivsky Family Foundation reported $3.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $116K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $188K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Chopivsky Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees included educational institutions and cultural and Ukraine-related organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Chopivsky Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
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 ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Chopivsky Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/chopivsky-family-foundation-morg_2ca55ebcb4534ed4a0cd0dd73151bd36
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