David C Copley Foundation
The David C. Copley Foundation is a private foundation based in San Diego, California. It supports nonprofit organizations in human services, military and veterans’ services, youth development, medical services and research, education, arts and culture, and animal welfare, with particular attention to programs serving underserved people in the San Diego area.
David C Copley Foundation at a glance
In short: David C Copley Foundation gave $8.3M across 125 grants in 2024 (avg $66K), mostly in California. 16% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $8,268,008
- +64.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 125
- +4.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $66,144
- +57.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $104,462,718
- -0.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 16% first-time grantees (20 of 125, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (97% 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 David C Copley Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 12636 High Bluff Dr Suite 400, San Diego, CA 92130
Phone: (619) 269-8220
Website: https://copleyfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who David C Copley Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St Vincent De Paul Village Inc DBA Father Joe's Villages ($2.5M). Together the top 10 received $6.0M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($20,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
622 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 533 grants of 622 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 2% to recipients in the District of Columbia, and 1% to recipients in New York. Texas and Arizona each accounted for 0% as reported.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 125 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is David C Copley Foundation open to new grantees?
16%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 20 of 125 grantees (16%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $76K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 72% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 47% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 138% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $4.1M (2022) to $8.3M (2024). In 2024 it made 125 grants totaling $8.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Vincent De Paul Village Inc DBA Father Joe's Villages San Diego, CA | Pier View Way Project & General Support | $2,502,000 |
| Tri-City Hospital Foundation Oceanside, CA | New Telemetry Monitors | $1,323,800 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of San Diego San Diego, CA | Capital Renovation Campaign | $500,000 |
| San Diego Rescue Mission San Diego, CA | General Support & National City Center | $430,000 |
| United Womens East African Support Team San Diego, CA | Salaam Youth and Community Center | $300,000 |
| Interfaith Community Services Inc Escondido, CA | Family Shelter | $250,000 |
| San Diego Oasis La Mesa, CA | General Support | $250,000 |
| American National Red Cross Washington, DC | Hurricane Helene & San Diego Flood Relief | $200,000 |
| East County Transitional Living Center El Cajon, CA | General Support & Lucky Duck Match | $159,000 |
| Outdoor Outreach San Diego, CA | General Support | $105,000 |
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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 | $104,462,718 | $8,701,477 | $9,299,336 | $8,268,008 | 125 | $8,586,765 | $8,062,268 | $6,200,170 |
| 2023 | $105,060,577 | $6,085,572 | $5,992,075 | $5,031,852 | 120 | $5,341,316 | $5,524,279 | $5,688,866 |
| 2022 | $104,967,080 | $5,304,378 | $5,056,183 | $4,089,000 | 138 | $4,393,427 | $4,635,447 | $5,829,218 |
| 2021 | $104,718,885 | $7,476,735 | $6,490,288 | $5,634,476 | 124 | $5,922,543 | $6,911,685 | $6,083,682 |
| 2020 | $103,732,438 | $5,257,473 | $5,875,544 | $5,033,180 | 115 | — | $4,786,708 | $5,077,877 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, David C Copley Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6.2M 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
The foundation’s mission is to carry on the Copley family’s legacy of giving by funding nonprofits making a difference in human services, military and veterans’ services, youth development, medical services and research, education, arts and culture, and animal welfare—especially programs that improve the lives or opportunities of underserved people in the San Diego area.
Its 2024 grants included support for housing and shelter, healthcare equipment, youth and community services, disaster relief, and education. For example, Interfaith Community Services describes its mission as empowering people in need to stabilize and improve their lives through comprehensive programs. Outdoor Outreach says it connects youth to the transformative power of the outdoors, while EJE Academies says it prepares students from diverse populations to excel in higher education and become leaders in creating a just global society.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 125 grants totaling $8,268,008. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $2,502,000, with a median grant of $15,000. The largest awards included $2,502,000 to St. Vincent de Paul Village, Inc., doing business as Father Joe’s Villages, for the Pier View Way project and general support; $1,323,800 to Tri-City Hospital Foundation for new telemetry monitors; and $500,000 to Ronald McDonald House Charities of San Diego for its capital renovation campaign.
Other notable 2024 grants included $430,000 to San Diego Rescue Mission for general support and its National City Center, $300,000 to United Women’s East African Support Team for the Salaam Youth and Community Center, $250,000 to Interfaith Community Services for a family shelter, and $200,000 to the American National Red Cross for Hurricane Helene and San Diego flood relief. Tri-City Hospital Foundation describes its mission as advancing community health and wellness by supporting Tri-City Medical Center. San Diego Rescue Mission describes its work as addressing the needs of people experiencing homelessness through a holistic approach to rehabilitation and recovery.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Charles F. Patrick as director and chairman/president through November 2024, and Eric O. Freeberg as director and chairman/president from November 2024. Other listed officers and directors are Dean P. Dwyer, director; Kimberly Koch, chief operating officer; Jessica Walker, director, treasurer and vice president; and Annetta Patrick, director and secretary from November 2024.
David C Copley Foundation is led by Charles F. Patrick, Director, Chairman & President on every filing since 2020; 5 of 6 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Charles F. Patrick
Director, Chairman & President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$50K (2020) → $50K (2024)
Eric O. Freeberg
Director, Chairman & President
Director & Secretary → Director, Chairman & President, 2024
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$50K (2020) → $50K (2024)
Dean P. Dwyer
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$50K (2020) → $50K (2024)
Jessica Walker
Director, Treasurer & Vice President
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
$50K (2020) → $50K (2024)
Annetta Patrick
Director & Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kimberly Koch
Chief Operating Officer
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$114K (2020) → $139K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $139K, to Kimberly Koch (Chief Operating Officer). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about David C Copley Foundation
How much does David C Copley Foundation give each year?
David C Copley Foundation gave $8.3M across 125 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $5.0M across 120 grants.
What is David C Copley Foundation's typical grant size?
David C Copley Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $66,144, across 125 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from David C Copley Foundation that year got $13K on average.
Where does David C Copley Foundation give grants?
David C Copley Foundation gives mostly in California: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were San Diego, CA (69 grants), Oceanside, CA (6 grants), El Cajon, CA (4 grants) and La Jolla, CA (4 grants).
Does David C Copley Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 60% of David C Copley Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (75 of 125) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are David C Copley Foundation's largest grantees?
David C Copley Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include St Vincent De Paul Village Inc DBA Father Joe's Villages ($2,502,000), Tri-City Hospital Foundation ($1,323,800) and Ronald McDonald House Charities of San Diego ($500,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($20,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is David C Copley Foundation?
David C Copley Foundation reported $104.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $8.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6.2M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does David C Copley Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is to carry on the Copley family’s legacy of giving by funding nonprofits making a difference in human services, military and veterans’ services, youth development, medical services and research, education, arts and culture, and animal welfare—especially programs that improve the lives or opportunities of underserved people in the San Diego area. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from David C Copley Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is David C Copley Foundation's EIN?
David C Copley Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-6051770. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does David C Copley 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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