Cops 4 a Cause
Cops 4 a Cause is a private foundation based in Vestal, New York. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations and other recipients, with all grant dollars going to recipients in New York State.
Cops 4 a Cause at a glance
In short: Cops 4 a Cause gave $29K across 25 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $28,535
- +40.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 25
- -7.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,141
- +51.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $400
- Total assets
- $29,606
- +18.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Cops 4 a Cause
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 293, Vestal, NY 13851-0293
Phone: (607) 223-8764
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Cops 4 a Cause funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Kazavensky Cornhole Fundraiser ($11K). Together the top 10 received $20K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($4,900), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
71 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 71 grants of 71 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in New York State. Listed recipients included organizations and individuals in Vestal, Owego, Binghamton, New York City, Johnson City, and Chenango Bridge.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Cops 4 a Cause gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $5K (2020) to $29K (2024). In 2024 it made 25 grants totaling $29K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kazavensky Cornhole Fundraiser Vestal, NY | Donation | $10,810 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $4,900 |
| Tioga Art Council Owego, NY | Donation | $2,500 |
| Sopranos Vestal, NY | Donation | $1,500 |
| Sock Out Cancer Owego, NY | Donation | $1,000 |
| Binghamton University Binghamton, NY | Donation | $1,000 |
| John Butler Binghamton, NY | Donation | $1,000 |
| Police Athletic League New York, NY | Donation | $800 |
| Maloney Pipe Band Binghamton, NY | Donation | $750 |
| The Bridge Community Center Johnson City, NY | Donation | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $29,606 | $92,990 | $88,332 | $28,535 | 25 | — |
| 2023 | $24,948 | $81,180 | $83,967 | $20,325 | 27 | — |
| 2022 | $27,735 | $97,057 | $96,656 | $10,100 | 5 | — |
| 2021 | $27,334 | $64,246 | $53,911 | $6,800 | 10 | $6,200 |
| 2020 | $17,000 | $48,524 | $37,326 | $5,000 | 4 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state the foundation’s mission. Its 2024 grants included support for arts, youth, community, and health-related organizations. For example, the Police Athletic League describes its mission as supporting and inspiring New York City youth, together with the NYPD and law enforcement community, to realize their potential as productive members of society. The Bridge Community Center describes its work as serving refugees and people experiencing homelessness in ways that foster healing, dignity, community, and peace.
Grantmaking
In 2024, Cops 4 a Cause awarded 25 grants totaling $28,535. Awards ranged from $100 to $10,810, with a median grant of $400. Notable grants included $10,810 to Kazavensky Cornhole Fundraiser, $4,900 to an individual recipient, $2,500 to Tioga Art Council, $1,500 to Sopranos, $1,000 each to Sock Out Cancer, Binghamton University, and John Butler, and $800 to Police Athletic League.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Scott Pauly as president and Sean Kilpatrick as treasurer.
Cops 4 a Cause is led by Scott Pauly, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Scott Pauly
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sean Kilpatrick
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
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 Cops 4 a Cause
How much does Cops 4 a Cause give each year?
Cops 4 a Cause gave $29K across 25 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2023 it gave $20K across 27 grants.
What is Cops 4 a Cause's typical grant size?
Cops 4 a Cause's median grant in 2024 was $400, and its average grant was $1,141, across 25 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
Where does Cops 4 a Cause give grants?
Cops 4 a Cause gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Vestal, NY (7 grants), Owego, NY (4 grants) and Binghamton, NY (4 grants).
Does Cops 4 a Cause give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 25 grants with a stated purpose on Cops 4 a Cause's 2024 IRS Form 990 filing were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (24 grants).
Who are Cops 4 a Cause's largest grantees?
Cops 4 a Cause's largest 2024 grantees include Kazavensky Cornhole Fundraiser ($10,810), Tioga Art Council ($2,500) and Sopranos ($1,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($4,900), which are not listed by name. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Cops 4 a Cause?
Cops 4 a Cause reported $30K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $93K.
What does Cops 4 a Cause fund?
The available information does not state the foundation’s mission. Its 2024 grants included support for arts, youth, community, and health-related organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Cops 4 a Cause?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Cops 4 a Cause's EIN?
Cops 4 a Cause's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-3128764. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Cops 4 a Cause 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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