The Peter & Judy Copses Foundation
The Peter & Judy Copses Foundation is a private foundation based in Avon, Colorado. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations focused on public policy, education, health, and sports.
The Peter & Judy Copses Foundation at a glance
In short: The Peter & Judy Copses Foundation gave $1.2M across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $99K), top state California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,185,000
- +34.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- -14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $98,750
- +57.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $27,056,476
- +136.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (22% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Peter & Judy Copses Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
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The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1378 Wildwood Road PO Box 3217, Avon, CO 81620-3217
Phone: (310) 850-4119
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Peter & Judy Copses Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Atlas Society ($200K). Together the top 10 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 16 grants of 40 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in several states. The largest shares were in California (22%), Washington, DC (19%), New York (17%), Texas (17%), and Colorado (13%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Peter & Judy Copses Foundation gives
- 83% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 1085% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 117% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2021) to $1.2M (2024). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Atlas Society Kingwood, TX | To promote open objectivism: the philosophy of reason, achievement, individualism, and freedom | $200,000 |
| Prager University Sherman Oaks, CA | To promote American values through the creative use of educational videos that reach millions of people online | $150,000 |
| The Heritage Foundation Washington, DC | Building an America where freedom, opportunity, prosperity. And civil society flourish. | $125,000 |
| Freedom Works Foundation Washington, DC | Promote Free Markets and Individual Liberty | $100,000 |
| Vail Health Foundation Vail, CO | Elevating Health Across Mountain Communities | $100,000 |
| National Review Institute New York, NY | To advance the principles of a free society through educational and outreach programs | $100,000 |
| Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation Simi Valley, CA | To continue president reagan's legacy and sharing his principles - individual liberty, economic opportunity, global democracy and national pride. | $100,000 |
| Commentary Inc New York, NY | To safeguard and strengthen jews and jewish life worldwide by promoting democratic and pluralistic societies that respect the dignity of all peoples | $100,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Memphis, TN | To advance cures, and means of prevention, for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment | $75,000 |
| Calvin Coolidge Presidential Foundation Plymouth, VT | To preserve the legacy and advancing the values of America's thirtieth president | $75,000 |
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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 | $27,056,476 | $17,513,439 | $1,346,839 | $1,185,000 | 12 | $1,195,605 | $16,325,818 | $1,020,887 |
| 2023 | $11,435,013 | $1,546,627 | $991,082 | $880,000 | 14 | $897,653 | $663,361 | $861,633 |
| 2022 | $11,326,943 | $1,246,293 | $616,736 | $450,000 | 13 | $485,415 | $276,317 | $710,928 |
| 2021 | $11,350,237 | $317,757 | $155,399 | $100,000 | 1 | $137,821 | $264,073 | $177,318 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Peter & Judy Copses Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.0M 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 a range of stated missions. For example, The Heritage Foundation says it formulates and promotes conservative public policies; St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital says it advances cures and prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment; and the USA Hockey Foundation says it raises funds to support USA Hockey’s efforts to promote safe participation and grow amateur hockey.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation made 12 grants totaling $1,185,000. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $200,000, with a median of $100,000.
The largest reported grants included $200,000 to The Atlas Society, $150,000 to Prager University, $125,000 to The Heritage Foundation, and $100,000 each to Freedom Works Foundation, Vail Health Foundation, National Review Institute, Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation, and Commentary Inc. Other grants included $75,000 to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and $50,000 to the USA Hockey Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Peter Copses as president and Judith Mueller as secretary.
The Peter & Judy Copses Foundation is led by Peter Copses, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Peter Copses
President
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Judith Mueller
Secretary
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Peter & Judy Copses Foundation
How much does The Peter & Judy Copses Foundation give each year?
The Peter & Judy Copses Foundation gave $1.2M across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $880K across 14 grants.
What is The Peter & Judy Copses Foundation's typical grant size?
The Peter & Judy Copses Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $100,000, and its average grant was $98,750, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Peter & Judy Copses Foundation give grants?
The Peter & Judy Copses Foundation's top state is California, with 22% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (19%) and New York (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The Peter & Judy Copses Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on The Peter & Judy Copses Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Peter & Judy Copses Foundation's largest grantees?
The Peter & Judy Copses Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The Atlas Society ($200,000), Prager University ($150,000) and The Heritage Foundation ($125,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Peter & Judy Copses Foundation?
The Peter & Judy Copses Foundation reported $27.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.0M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Peter & Judy Copses Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with a range of stated missions. For example, The Heritage Foundation says it formulates and promotes conservative public policies; St. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Peter & Judy Copses 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 Peter & Judy Copses Foundation's EIN?
The Peter & Judy Copses Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-1549548. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does The Peter & Judy Copses 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 2021–2024
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