The Kopelman Foundation is a family foundation established in 2001 by Rena and Josh Kopelman and based in Gladwyne, Pennsylvania. The foundation reflects the charitable interests and passions of its two founders and operates as a private grantmaking organization.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$37.1M
+2.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.4M
-34.6% YoY
Grant Count
17
-5.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$80K
-30.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation provides giving for:
- Educational programs
- Healthcare and medicine
- Jewish programs
Grantmaking
The foundation made multiple grants to the Philadelphia Foundation for operating budget support, including awards of $300,000, $210,000, and $210,000.
Grant Range
$25,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports initiatives across multiple U.S. states and cities, with significant funding activity in:
- Pennsylvania
- New York
- Michigan
- California
- Texas
Major urban centers receiving support include Philadelphia, New York, and San Francisco.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (2024):
- Total assets: $37.1–$38 million
- Total revenues: $2.7–$2.8 million
- Total expenses: $1.9–$2.4 million
- Investment income and dividends: $1.6 million
Historical Context: The foundation has experienced significant fluctuations in contributions, with 2024 showing $85,322 in grants and contributions compared to $14.8 million in 2023 (a 99.4% decrease).
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $37,124,715 | $36,384,923 | $15,168,261 |
| Revenue | $2,789,108 | $38,481,534 | $5,590,026 |
| Expenses | $1,909,160 | $2,415,481 | $2,571,475 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,446,060 | $2,282,575 | $2,254,966 |
| Net Investment Income | $2,477,699 | $23,455,675 | $1,382,496 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,809,371 | $1,398,291 | $892,663 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
75 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Trustees:
- Joshua Kopelman – Trustee (2 hours per week, no compensation)
- Rena Kopelman – Trustee (10 hours per week, no compensation)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOSHUA KOPELMAN | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| RENA KOPELMAN | TRUSTEE | 10 | — |
Contact Information
Address: PO Box 500, Gladwyne, PA 19035-0500
Phone: 484-202-3163
Website: www.kopelman.org
EIN: 23-3096766
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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