William H Koptis Jr Christian
William H Koptis Jr Christian is a private foundation based in Strongsville, Ohio. Its 2023 filing is marked as the foundation’s final return and reports no grants or assets, so it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
William H Koptis Jr Christian at a glance
- Qualifying distributions (2023)
- $887
- -99.2% vs 2022
- Expenses (2023)
- $1,774
- -98.5% vs 2022
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to William H Koptis Jr Christian
- How to Apply
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The filing states that the foundation accepts applications in letter form, with details about the amount requested and how funds would be used. It lists Judy Jacobs as the contact. An earlier profile describes the foundation as accepting unsolicited applications, but the foundation’s final-return status means these instructions should not be treated as current. The filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Review Cycle
- None was listed on the filing.
- Deadline
- None was listed on the filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Judy Jacobs
Mailing address: 14049 Glenbrook Dr, Strongsville, OH 44136
Phone: (440) 343-2529
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who William H Koptis Jr Christian funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
79 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 79 grants of 79 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The listed 2022 grantees were based in Ohio, North Carolina, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, and New York. These locations describe the examples available and do not establish a geographic restriction.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Is William H Koptis Jr Christian open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2022
In 2022, 2 of 26 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 92% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2022). 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $38K (2021) to $113K (2022). In 2022 it made 26 grants totaling $113K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Allegro Foundation Charlotte, NC | Continued General Operating Support | $26,400 |
| Gospel House Walton Hills, OH | Continued General Operating Support | $15,000 |
| Rosedale Community Center Rosedale, WV | Continued General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| The Master's Seminary Santa Clarita, CA | Continued General Operating Support | $7,500 |
| Summa Health Medina, OH | Continued General Operating Support | $5,500 |
| Burnham Ministries Boca Raton, FL | Continued General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Community of Holy Spirit (ML) Kirtland, OH | Continued General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Maumee, OH | Continued General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Haven of Rest Akron, OH | Continued General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| St Labre Indian School Ashland, MT | Continued General Operating Support | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | — | $1,774 | — | — | $887 | — | — |
| 2022 | $1,774 | — | $114,937 | $113,400 | 26 | $113,852 | — | $2,874 |
| 2021 | $116,711 | $39,426 | $40,196 | $38,270 | 28 | $39,039 | $33,656 | $5,760 |
| 2020 | $336,164 | $55,730 | $93,637 | $93,115 | 25 | — | $46,712 | $7,934 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The filing does not state a separate mission. Its award restrictions identify missionary and evangelical organizations, and organizations that minister to people who are poor, sick, or in prison.
Among the 2022 grantees, Allegro Foundation described its work as combining movement instruction with educational and medical expertise to support children with disabilities. Summa Health said its mission is to provide compassionate, high-quality care and contribute to a healthier community. Other grantees included Habitat for Humanity, which describes its work as bringing people together to build homes and communities, and Urban Vision, which describes its work as supporting children and families in North Hill through the Gospel.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation awarded $113,400 across 26 grants. The available information does not establish a typical grant size.
Selected 2022 grants included $26,400 to Allegro Foundation, $5,500 to Summa Health, $5,000 to Habitat for Humanity Inc., $2,000 to One of a Kind Pet Rescue Inc., and $1,000 each to Urban Vision and Christian Appalachian Project Inc. The foundation also gave $500 each to American Bible Society and Guiding Eyes for the Blind Inc.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Ruth D. Koptis, Roy Culbertson, and Marylee Lewis as trustees.
William H Koptis Jr Christian's 2023 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Marylee Lewis
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roy Culbertson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ruth D. Koptis
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 H Koptis Jr Christian
What does William H Koptis Jr Christian fund?
The filing does not state a separate mission. Its award restrictions identify missionary and evangelical organizations, and organizations that minister to people who are poor, sick, or in prison. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from William H Koptis Jr Christian?
The filing states that the foundation accepts applications in letter form, with details about the amount requested and how funds would be used. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does William H Koptis Jr Christian make grants?
The listed 2022 grantees were based in Ohio, North Carolina, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, and New York. These locations describe the examples available and do not establish a geographic restriction.
What is William H Koptis Jr Christian's EIN?
William H Koptis Jr Christian's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1408058. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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