David C Copley Foundation
The David C. Copley Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation based in San Diego, California. Established in 1996, it operates as a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to philanthropic giving across multiple sectors and geographic regions.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$104.5M
-0.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$8.3M
+64.3% YoY
Grant Count
125
+4.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$66K
+57.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is to carry on the Copley family's legacy of giving by funding nonprofit organizations that make a difference in the following areas:
- Human services
- Military and military veterans
- Youth development
- Education
- Arts and culture
- Medical research
The foundation places particular emphasis on organizations improving opportunities for vulnerable and underserved populations.
Grantmaking
The foundation typically selects grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals. It funds only preselected charitable organizations.
Grant Range
s range from $500 to $525,000
Average Grant
$37,000
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, with additional grantmaking in the District of Columbia, New York, Texas, Illinois, Pennsylvania, and North Carolina. Approximately 98% of grants support organizations in California, District of Columbia, and New York.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $105 million
- Total Revenue: $6.09 million
- Total Expenses: $5.99 million
- Total Liabilities: $0
- Number of Employees: 6
Historical Growth: Total assets have grown from $5.5 million in 2011 to over $105 million by 2023.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $104,462,718 | $105,060,577 | $104,967,080 |
| Revenue | $8,701,477 | $6,085,572 | $5,304,378 |
| Expenses | $9,299,336 | $5,992,075 | $5,056,183 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $8,586,765 | $5,341,316 | $4,393,427 |
| Net Investment Income | $8,062,268 | $5,524,279 | $4,635,447 |
| Distributable Amount | $6,200,170 | $5,688,866 | $5,829,218 |
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
250 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
- Charles F. Patrick – Director, Chairman, and President
- Dean P. Dwyer – Director
- Eric O. Freeberg – Director, Secretary
- Kimberly Koch – Chief Operating Officer
- Jessica Walker – Director, Treasurer, and Vice President
- Anita Ta – Controller
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHARLES F PATRICK | DIRECTOR, CHAIRMAN/ PRES (TO 11/24) | 3 | $50,000 |
| DEAN P DWYER | DIRECTOR | 3 | $50,000 |
| ERIC O FREEBERG | DIRECTOR, CHAIRMAN/PRES (FROM 11/24) | 10 | $50,000 |
| KIMBERLY KOCH | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 35 | $139,347 |
| JESSICA WALKER | DIRECTOR, TREASURER & VICE PRESIDENT | 6 | $50,000 |
| ANNETTA PATRICK | DIRECTOR, SECRETARY (FROM 11/24) | 3 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has demonstrated active grantmaking across diverse causes:
**Early Intervention Services (2026):** Awarded $100,000 to The Arc of San Diego to support therapies and resources for children with autism and developmental delays, including music therapy, art therapy, and physical therapy.
**Animal Welfare Initiatives (2025):** Provided grants to Spay-Neuter Action Project totaling $10,500 to support spaying and neutering programs for low-income pet owners and unhoused individuals.
David C. Copley Foundation Grants $2.5 Million to Support Father Joe\u2019\**Affordable Housing:** Previously granted $2.5 million to Father Joe's Villages to support affordable housing initiatives.
David C. Copley Foundation Grants $2.5 Million to Support Father Joe\u2019\**Healthcare Matching Gifts:** Awarded matching gifts to Tri-City Hospital Foundation.
David C. Copley Foundation Awards Tri-City Hospital Foundation 2 to 1 Matching**Disaster Relief:** Participated in the San Diego Flood Response Fund, contributing to relief efforts for flood survivors.
San Diego Flood Response Fund Raises & Grants More Than $1 ...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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