EJC Foundation
EJC Foundation is a private foundation, based in Reno, NV. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.8M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $59K. Net investment income was $38K.
EJC Foundation at a glance
In short: EJC Foundation gave $59K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in Nevada. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $58,860
- -69.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- -53.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,810
- -33.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,563
- Total assets
- $1,823,549
- -1.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Nevada (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who EJC Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Renown Health Foundation ($30K). Together the top 6 received $59K.
Grant Size Distribution
56 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 52 grants of 56 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How EJC Foundation gives
- Giving fell 61% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 142% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $59K (2025) to $191K (2024). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $59K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Renown Health Foundation Reno, NV | To Assist with Medical Needs, Transportation, and Lodging. | $30,000 |
| Northeastern Nevada Safe Elko, NV | To Assist with Advocate Needs. | $15,000 |
| White Pine County Nutrition ELY, NV | To Assist with Nutritional Needs. | $12,500 |
| Kenneth Adams ELY, NV | To Assist with Eye Care. | $626 |
| Jacqueline Adams ELY, NV | To Assist with Eye Care. | $391 |
| Gerald Henninghausen Spring Creek, NV | To Assist with Housing. | $343 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,823,549 | $171,013 | $191,264 | $58,860 | 6 | $160,926 | $37,723 | $113,428 |
| 2024 | $1,841,586 | $95,477 | $320,421 | $191,052 | 13 | $290,103 | $50,773 | $113,148 |
| 2023 | $2,066,040 | $112,859 | $234,959 | $109,590 | 11 | $207,661 | $51,066 | $104,029 |
| 2022 | $2,187,344 | $9,147 | $279,736 | $151,590 | 14 | $249,652 | $28,177 | $113,850 |
| 2021 | $2,452,017 | $156,288 | $271,385 | $147,039 | 12 | $239,652 | $25,848 | $123,275 |
| 2020 | $2,568,882 | $246,944 | $245,125 | $133,069 | 11 | — | $31,754 | $126,219 |
| 2019 | $2,575,295 | $79,910 | $263,687 | $132,945 | 16 | — | $29,714 | $130,812 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, EJC Foundation reported a distributable amount of $113K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
EJC Foundation is led by James M. Copenhaver, President on every filing since 2019; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James M. Copenhaver
President
On filings since 2019
6 hrs/week
$29K (2019) → $36K (2025)
Jody L. Copenhaver
Secretary & Treasurer
Secretarytreasurer → Secretary & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2019
6 hrs/week
$29K (2019) → $36K (2025)
Todd Copenhaver
Vice President
On filings since 2019
6 hrs/week
$11K (2019) → $30K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Katie H. McConnell (2019) — Prior Sectreas
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $36K, to James Copenhaver (President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about EJC Foundation
How much does EJC Foundation give each year?
EJC Foundation gave $59K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $191K across 13 grants.
What is EJC Foundation's typical grant size?
EJC Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $6,563, and its average grant was $9,810, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does EJC Foundation give grants?
EJC Foundation gives mostly in Nevada: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were ELY, NV (3 grants).
Does EJC Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on EJC Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are EJC Foundation's largest grantees?
EJC Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Renown Health Foundation ($30,000), Northeastern Nevada Safe ($15,000) and White Pine County Nutrition ($12,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 98% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is EJC Foundation?
EJC Foundation reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $161K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $113K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is EJC Foundation's EIN?
EJC Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4686217. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 19, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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