Leslie and Loretta Copeland Foundation Tr
The Leslie and Loretta Copeland Foundation TR is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including colleges, churches, educational and youth-serving organizations, and public media.
Leslie and Loretta Copeland Foundation Tr at a glance
In short: Leslie and Loretta Copeland Foundation Tr gave $565K across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $30K), top state Illinois. 5% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $565,000
- -6.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- -5.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $29,737
- -1.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $9,104,785
- -0.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 5% first-time grantees (1 of 19, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (42% 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 Leslie and Loretta Copeland Foundation Tr
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 10 S Dearborn Il1-0111, Chicago, IL 60603
Phone: (800) 496-2583
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Leslie and Loretta Copeland Foundation Tr funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Berea College ($80K). Together the top 10 received $400K.
Grant Size Distribution
98 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 80 grants of 98 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Illinois (42%), Florida (29%), Kentucky (14%), Virginia (9%), and Tennessee (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Leslie and Loretta Copeland Foundation Tr open to new grantees?
5%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 19 grantees (5%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $25K; repeat grants $30K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 89% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+14%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 88% 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 $495K (2021) to $605K (2023). In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $565K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Berea College Berea, KY | General | $80,000 |
| University of Miami Coral Gables, FL | General | $65,000 |
| South Florida PBS Inc North Miami, FL | General | $50,000 |
| St Stephen's Episcopal Church Richmond, VA | General | $50,000 |
| Boys Hope Girls Hope Wilmette, IL | General | $30,000 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation Golf, IL | General | $30,000 |
| Christ Episcopal Church Miami, FL | General | $25,000 |
| Urgent Inc Miami, FL | General | $25,000 |
| St Joseph's Church Chicago, IL | General | $25,000 |
| The Chicago Community Foundation Chicago, IL | General | $20,000 |
Ready to take the next step with Leslie and Loretta Copeland Foundation Tr?
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 | $9,104,785 | $684,526 | $723,571 | $565,000 | 19 | $633,227 | $600,534 | $719,449 |
| 2023 | $9,131,797 | $562,072 | $751,009 | $605,000 | 20 | $669,656 | $471,079 | $651,905 |
| 2022 | $9,276,767 | $259,719 | $751,631 | $602,000 | 20 | $667,402 | $199,896 | $620,265 |
| 2021 | $9,768,044 | $1,017,284 | $656,082 | $495,000 | 20 | $562,517 | $935,185 | $669,305 |
| 2020 | $9,404,373 | $836,236 | $648,364 | $510,000 | 19 | — | $768,454 | $559,031 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Leslie and Loretta Copeland Foundation Tr reported a distributable amount of $719K 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 grants went to organizations with varied purposes. For example, Berea College says it admits students of high promise and low means and covers costs beyond the student and family’s expected contribution without packaging loans. Evans Scholars Foundation says it provides scholarships and other educational opportunities for caddies and promotes recipients’ social and educational welfare. South Florida PBS describes its work as entertaining, enlightening, and educating the South Florida community.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 19 grants totaling $565,000. Grant amounts ranged from $15,000 to $80,000, with a median of $20,000. The largest grants included $80,000 to Berea College, $65,000 to the University of Miami, $50,000 to South Florida PBS, and $50,000 to St Stephen’s Episcopal Church. Other reported grants included $30,000 each to Boys Hope Girls Hope and Evans Scholars Foundation, and $25,000 each to Christ Episcopal Church, URGENT Inc, and St Joseph’s Church. The filing lists the grant purposes as general.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Leslie and Loretta Copeland Foundation Tr's only listed officer is JP Morgan Chase Bank NA, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2024 filing
JP Morgan Chase Bank NA
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$123K (2020) → $145K (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 $145K, to JP Morgan Chase Bank NA (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Leslie and Loretta Copeland Foundation Tr
How much does Leslie and Loretta Copeland Foundation Tr give each year?
Leslie and Loretta Copeland Foundation Tr gave $565K across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $605K across 20 grants.
What is Leslie and Loretta Copeland Foundation Tr's typical grant size?
Leslie and Loretta Copeland Foundation Tr's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $29,737, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Leslie and Loretta Copeland Foundation Tr that year got $25K on average.
Where does Leslie and Loretta Copeland Foundation Tr give grants?
Leslie and Loretta Copeland Foundation Tr's top state is Illinois, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (29%) and Kentucky (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (6 grants), Miami, FL (2 grants) and Evanston, IL (2 grants).
Does Leslie and Loretta Copeland Foundation Tr give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Leslie and Loretta Copeland Foundation Tr's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (19 of 19) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Leslie and Loretta Copeland Foundation Tr's largest grantees?
Leslie and Loretta Copeland Foundation Tr's largest 2024 grantees include Berea College ($80,000), University of Miami ($65,000) and South Florida PBS Inc ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Leslie and Loretta Copeland Foundation Tr?
Leslie and Loretta Copeland Foundation Tr reported $9.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $633K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $719K (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 Leslie and Loretta Copeland Foundation Tr fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied purposes. For example, Berea College says it admits students of high promise and low means and covers costs beyond the student and family’s expected contribution without packaging loans. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Leslie and Loretta Copeland Foundation Tr?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and 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 Leslie and Loretta Copeland Foundation Tr's EIN?
Leslie and Loretta Copeland Foundation Tr's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-7278445. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Leslie and Loretta Copeland Foundation Tr 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.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 27, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 25, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 22, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 7, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Leslie and Loretta Copeland Foundation Tr funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Leslie and Loretta Copeland Foundation Tr's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
Enterprise Holdings Foundation
Saint Louis, MO
The Enterprise Holdings Foundation supports charitable and educational nonprofits in communities where Enterprise Mobility operates, focusing on health, education, arts, and disaster relief; applicants must be actively supported by an Enterprise Mobility team member, spouse, or domestic partner. Giving varies widely: it reported 9,499 grants in 2024, but its 2025 filing showed one grant of $101.4 million, so that amount is not a typical award. Applications are accepted at any time through eligible Enterprise-affiliated applicants; the Foundation does not limit giving to preselected organizations.
Assets
$594.3M
Grants
1
Total Given
$101.4M
IBM International Foundation
Armonk, NY
The IBM International Foundation funds education and workforce programs that build 21st-century and technology job skills, including initiatives for underserved students and job seekers. Its 2024 grants ranged from $10,000 to $8.48 million, with a median of $100,000, and went to organizations across several U.S. states, especially Delaware and Massachusetts. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$357.7M
Grants
16
Total Given
$11.7M
Mazza Foundation
Chicago, IL
The Mazza Foundation supports scholarships, health programs, housing, education, arts and culture, and community engagement, with nearly all of its giving going to Illinois organizations, especially in Chicago. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,000 to $300,000, with a median of $13,500. Its 2023 filing says it does not limit giving to preselected organizations; it lists no application form, materials, or deadline and identifies the foundation as the contact.
Assets
$33.7M
Grants
36
Total Given
$2.2M
Aetna Foundation Inc
Hartford, CT
Aetna Foundation supported health and wellness, access to health care, and related community needs; its 2021 grants ranged from $5,000 to $1 million, with a median of $40,000, and went to organizations across multiple states, especially in D.C. and Connecticut. Its 2021 filing was marked final, so it appears to have ended or be winding down grantmaking; that filing said there were no restrictions on who could apply and pointed applicants to its website for application materials.
Assets
—
Grants
65
Total Given
$7.2M
Foglia Family Foundation
Chicago, IL
The Foglia Family Foundation funds education, healthcare and community programs, with a stated focus on six Illinois counties and Collier County, Florida. Its 2025 grants ranged from $250 to about $2.49 million, with a median of $50,000. It does not accept unsolicited requests; proposals are by invitation only.
Assets
$26.4M
Grants
116
Total Given
$14.9M
United Way of Metropolitan Chicago Inc
Chicago, IL
United Way of Metropolitan Chicago funds nonprofits addressing basic needs and community priorities such as health care, housing, food assistance, early learning, workforce development, and legal services across greater Chicago, including targeted support for Chicago’s South and West Sides and south suburbs. In 2025, grants ranged from about $5,000 to $2 million, with a median of $25,000. The stated 2026 Impact Grants process was limited to current partners, and the BridgeBuilders application was closed; no open unsolicited application process is stated.
Assets
$48.8M
Grants
331
Total Given
$22.8M
More similar funders
More Funders in Illinois
Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Leslie and Loretta Copeland Foundation Tr funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/leslie-and-loretta-copeland-foundation-tr-morg_4043c52f0dc74048a91cd4782eeabb86
BibTeX
@misc{grantable_367278445_2026,
author = {{Grantable}},
title = {{Leslie and Loretta Copeland Foundation Tr funder profile}},
howpublished = {GrantGraph},
year = {2026},
url = {https://grantable.co/funders/leslie-and-loretta-copeland-foundation-tr-morg_4043c52f0dc74048a91cd4782eeabb86},
note = {Accessed 2026-10-20. Data licensed CC BY 4.0}
}The figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0: reuse them with credit to Grantable and a link. Download the data.
Figures come from Leslie and Loretta Copeland Foundation Tr's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Leslie and Loretta Copeland Foundation Tr down — hundreds of funders to go?