Copperleaf Charitable Foundation Inc

Foundation · Grantmaker ESTERO, FL EIN: 20-0923425 Website

THE COPPERLEAF CHARITABLE FOUNDATION IS A TAX EXEMPT 501 (C) 3 NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT COLLECTS AND DISTRIBUTES FUNDS FOR FOOD, EDUCATION AND HEALTH CARE, FOR THE BENEFIT OF LOCAL CHARITIES AND THE COPPERLEAF GOLF CLUB'S SURROUNDING COMMUNITY.

Key facts about Copperleaf Charitable Foundation Inc

EIN: 20-0923425
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2025
Annual giving (2025): $226,000
Grants made (2025): 11
Average grant: $20,545
Median grant: $15,000
Total assets: $684,849
Primary geography: Florida (78% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated April 2026.

Who Copperleaf Charitable Foundation Inc funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Copperleaf Charitable Foundation Inc's 11 itemized 2025 grants were Florida (78%) and Massachusetts (22%). The most frequent recipient cities were Fort Myers, FL (7 grants) and Bonita Springs, FL (2 grants). None of its 11 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$685K

+13.6% YoY

Annual Giving

$226K

Grant Count

Avg Grant Size

$21K

About Copperleaf Charitable Foundation Inc

Based on IRS filings

Copperleaf Charitable Foundation Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in ESTERO, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $685K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 11 grants totaling $226K. Net investment income was $44K.

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Florida $176K (78%)

Massachusetts $50K (22%)

Share of all 11 itemized 2025 grant dollars.

States

Florida Massachusetts

Cities

Fort MyersBonita SpringsBostonNaples

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2025	2024	2023
Total Assets	$684,849	$603,081	$524,548
Revenue	$327,404	$296,106	$307,044
Expenses	$255,253	$260,526	$264,884
Qualifying Distributions	—	—	—
Net Investment Income	$44,072	$17,490	$21,263
Distributable Amount	—	—	—

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 2025

Grant Size Distribution

11 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest recipients include Harry Chapin Food Bank ($68,000), Home Base - Red Sox & Mass Gen'l for Vets ($50,000), New Horizons of Sw Florida ($25,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
HARRY CHAPIN FOOD BANK FORT MYERS, FL	PROVIDE HUMAN NEEDS TO THE VERY POOR AND HUNGARY PEOPLE.	$68,000
HOME BASE - RED SOX & MASS GEN'L FOR VETS BOSTON, MA	FIGHT TO END HUNGER.	$50,000
NEW HORIZONS OF SW FLORIDA NAPLES, FL	AFTER-SCHOOL AND SUMMER CLUBS THAT PROVIDE TUTORING, MENTORING AND CHARACTER-BUILDING EXPERIENCES.	$25,000
ABUSE COUNSELING & TREATMENT INC FORT MYERS, FL	PROVIDE SHELTER, TREATMENT, COUNSELING AND EDUCATION TO VICTIMS OF SEXUAL AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.	$15,000
COMMUNITY COOPERATIVE FORT MYERS, FL	TO HELP ELIMINATE HUNGER AND HOMELESSNESS.	$15,000
LMHS FOUNDATION - KIDS MINDS MATTER FORT MYERS, FL	ADVANCE PEDIATRIC MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH IN SW FL	$15,000
CAFE OF LIFE INC BONITA SPRINGS, FL	PROVIDE HUMAN NEEDS TO THE VERY POOR AND HUNGARY PEOPLE.	$10,000
INTERFAITH CHARITIES OF SOUTH LEE COUNTY FORT MYERS, FL	PROVIDE FOR THOSE IN NEED BY PROVIDING FOOD, RENT AND UTILITIES ASSISSTANCE.	$8,000
OUR MOTHER'S HOME OF SW FL FORT MYERS, FL	PROVIDE A SAFE NURTURING HOME FOR TEEN-AGED MOTHERS AND THEIR BABIES	$8,000
LITERACY COUNCIL GULF COAST BONITA SPRINGS, FL	ASSIST ADULTS AND CHILDREN TO ACQUIRE ENGLISH LITERARY SKILLS	$6,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

From 2025 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
BARB BROWN	VICE PRESIDENT	10	—
WILLIAM STARR	PRESIDENT	16	—
RANDAL SCHUMACHER	DIRECTOR	20	—
JOE GALLAGHER	DIRECTOR	3	—
DENNIS ENGEL	DIRECTOR	3	—
MARK GRZESIAK	TREASURER	10	—
ANN KALIN	DIRECTOR	3	—
BILL O'DELL	SECRETARY	10	—
DONNA KASLE	DIRECTOR	8	—
DAVID MAHER	DIRECTOR	5	—
MARCIA ALLISON	DIRECTOR	8	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Copperleaf Charitable Foundation Inc?

Copperleaf Charitable Foundation Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in ESTERO, FL. It holds $685K in total assets as of 2025.

How large is Copperleaf Charitable Foundation Inc?

As of 2025, Copperleaf Charitable Foundation Inc holds $685K in total assets with $327K in annual revenue. It awarded 11 grants totaling $226K in 2025.

Where does Copperleaf Charitable Foundation Inc operate?

Copperleaf Charitable Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Florida, Massachusetts.

What size grants does Copperleaf Charitable Foundation Inc award?

In 2025, Copperleaf Charitable Foundation Inc awarded 11 grants totaling $226K — an average of about $21K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Copperleaf Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN?

Copperleaf Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0923425. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.