William B Copp & Graydon S Copp Agriculture Education Trust
William B Copp & Graydon S Copp Agriculture Education Trust is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Wellsboro, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $76K. Net investment income was $127K.
William B Copp & Graydon S Copp Agriculture Education Trust at a glance
In short: William B Copp & Graydon S Copp Agriculture Education Trust gave $76K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $38K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $76,000
- -4.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -66.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $38,000
- +187.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $38,000
- Total assets
- $1,464,567
- +4.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who William B Copp & Graydon S Copp Agriculture Education Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Kade Cole ($38K). Together the top 2 received $76K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 11 (73%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How William B Copp & Graydon S Copp Agriculture Education Trust gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+0%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 102% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $75K (2020) to $88K (2022). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $76K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kade Cole Wellsboro, PA | Scholarshipsawarded | $38,000 |
| Zackary Wilcox Wellsboro, PA | Scholarshipsawarded | $38,000 |
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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 | $1,464,567 | $140,448 | $96,760 | $76,000 | 2 | $82,544 | $127,313 | $80,813 |
| 2023 | $1,402,858 | $92,392 | $97,666 | $79,250 | 6 | $85,413 | $80,146 | $74,737 |
| 2022 | $1,395,002 | $87,771 | $108,678 | $87,500 | 1 | $92,953 | $74,246 | $78,125 |
| 2021 | $1,424,114 | $166,062 | $97,296 | $76,000 | 1 | $81,839 | $151,621 | $85,373 |
| 2020 | $1,353,732 | $73,871 | $93,105 | $75,000 | 1 | — | $60,972 | $74,860 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William B Copp & Graydon S Copp Agriculture Education Trust reported a distributable amount of $81K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
William B Copp & Graydon S Copp Agriculture Education Trust's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Samuel Rotella Superintendent
Selection Committee Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cheryl Sottolano Superintendent
Selection Committee Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristopher Kaufman Superintendent
Selection Committee Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Brenda Freeman Superintendent (2020–2023) — Selection Committee Member
- Former: Diana Barnes Superintendent (2020–2023) — Selection Committee Member
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.
Frequently asked questions about William B Copp & Graydon S Copp Agriculture Education Trust
How much does William B Copp & Graydon S Copp Agriculture Education Trust give each year?
William B Copp & Graydon S Copp Agriculture Education Trust gave $76K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $79K across 6 grants.
How large is William B Copp & Graydon S Copp Agriculture Education Trust?
William B Copp & Graydon S Copp Agriculture Education Trust reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $83K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $81K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is William B Copp & Graydon S Copp Agriculture Education Trust?
William B Copp & Graydon S Copp Agriculture Education Trust is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Wellsboro, PA. It holds $1.5M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does William B Copp & Graydon S Copp Agriculture Education Trust operate?
William B Copp & Graydon S Copp Agriculture Education Trust has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.
What is William B Copp & Graydon S Copp Agriculture Education Trust's EIN?
William B Copp & Graydon S Copp Agriculture Education Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-6503829. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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