The Coopersmith Family Foundation
The Coopersmith Family Foundation is a private foundation based in St. Petersburg, Florida. In its 2024 filing, it reported grants to charitable organizations including groups serving military families and veterans, young people, children with life-threatening illnesses, and communities affected by crises.
The Coopersmith Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Coopersmith Family Foundation gave $200K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $18K), top state Florida. 27% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $200,000
- +73.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +22.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $18,182
- +42.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,634,379
- +16.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (3 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (43% 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 The Coopersmith Family 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: Hancock Whitney Bk 101 Central Av, St Petersburg, FL 33701
Phone: (813) 864-2955
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Coopersmith Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Dogs Inc Formally Southeastern Guide Dogs Inc ($35K). Together the top 10 received $195K.
Grant Size Distribution
62 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 59 grants of 62 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grants went to organizations in multiple states. Florida received 42% of grant dollars, Maryland 20%, New York 18%, California 10%, and Tennessee 5%. These figures describe the locations of grant recipients, not a stated geographic funding policy.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Coopersmith Family Foundation open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 11 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $27K; repeat grants $15K. How we count
Medians: $35K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 55% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 66% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 116% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2024). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $109K (2019) to $401K (2022). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $200K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dogs Inc Formally Southeastern Guide Dogs Inc Palmetto, FL | Veterans Program | $35,000 |
| Fisher House Foundation Rockville, MD | To construct and furnish fisher houses, provide assistance and scholarships to military familiesand children & enhance the quality of life for veterans and armed forces members. | $35,000 |
| Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation Staten Island, NY | Support the mission of the stephen siller tunnel to towers foundation | $35,000 |
| The Skills Center Tampa, FL | General Operating Support | $30,000 |
| California Science Center Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Hands-on-Science Camp Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Children's Dream Fund Inc St Petersburg, FL | Fund a Dream | $10,000 |
| Gulf Coast Jewish Family and Community Services Clearwater, FL | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Shelter to Soldier Inc San Diego, CA | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| St Judes Children's Research Hospital Memphis, TN | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Inc Washington, DC | Support the mission of providing meals in response to humanitarian, climate and community crises. | $10,000 |
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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 | $2,634,379 | $599,430 | $235,445 | $200,000 | 11 | $200,000 | $580,868 | $173,041 |
| 2023 | $2,257,842 | $278,578 | $154,089 | $115,000 | 9 | $135,788 | $271,196 | $146,897 |
| 2022 | $2,033,353 | $224,892 | $442,437 | $401,000 | 17 | $417,380 | $213,394 | $152,998 |
| 2021 | $2,250,898 | $456,980 | $161,061 | $120,500 | 12 | $137,964 | $244,003 | $169,393 |
| 2020 | $2,115,863 | $212,077 | $146,078 | $114,500 | 13 | — | $201,577 | $133,654 |
| 2019 | $2,049,864 | $83,586 | $144,863 | $109,000 | 13 | — | $53,017 | $127,626 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Coopersmith Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $173K 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 show support for a range of organizations. For example, Fisher House Foundation describes its work as providing financial assistance to members of the armed forces, veterans, and their families, and constructing facilities where families can stay near military personnel. The Skills Center says it uses athletics to support academic achievement, character, and health for young people ages 3–18 in Tampa Bay. Children’s Dream Fund says it makes dreams come true for children with life-threatening illnesses in West Central Florida.
Other 2024 grantees describe work that includes providing meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises (World Central Kitchen); inspiring science learning (California Science Center Foundation); and providing specially trained dogs to medically retired U.S. veterans who need service dogs (Shelter to Soldier).
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $200,000 through 11 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $35,000, with a median grant of $10,000. The largest grants were $35,000 each to Dogs Inc. (formerly Southeastern Guide Dogs), Fisher House Foundation, and the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation. Other notable grants included $30,000 to The Skills Center and $10,000 each to Children’s Dream Fund, California Science Center Foundation, Shelter to Soldier, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and World Central Kitchen.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Katherine Coopersmith as president and trustee, Zane Coopersmith as treasurer, Tristan Coopersmith as secretary, and Zachary Coopersmith as vice-president and trustee.
The Coopersmith Family Foundation is led by Katherine Coopersmith, President & Trustee on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Katherine Coopersmith
President & Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Zachary Coopersmith
Vice President & Trustee
Trustee → Vice President & Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tristan Coopersmith
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Zane Coopersmith
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Channing Grigsby (2022–2023) — Acting Secretary
- Former: Warren Coopersmith (2019–2022) — President & Trustee · Filing note: Deceased
- Former: Julie Lytle Nesbit (2019–2021) — Secretary & Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 The Coopersmith Family Foundation
How much does The Coopersmith Family Foundation give each year?
The Coopersmith Family Foundation gave $200K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $115K across 9 grants.
What is The Coopersmith Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Coopersmith Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $18,182, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Coopersmith Family Foundation that year got $27K on average.
Where does The Coopersmith Family Foundation give grants?
The Coopersmith Family Foundation's top state is Florida, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Maryland (20%) and New York (18%).
Does The Coopersmith Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 27% of The Coopersmith Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Coopersmith Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Coopersmith Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Dogs Inc Formally Southeastern Guide Dogs Inc ($35,000), Fisher House Foundation ($35,000) and Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation ($35,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Coopersmith Family Foundation?
The Coopersmith Family Foundation reported $2.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $200K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $173K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Coopersmith Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Coopersmith Family 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 The Coopersmith Family Foundation's EIN?
The Coopersmith Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-6802747. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does The Coopersmith Family 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.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 23, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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