Private foundation · Lexington, KY (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
The Copia Foundation Inc.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $10K
- Typical grant
- $10K to $10K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $10K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County · plus 42 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Total giving that year
- $432K
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $481K | — | 0 |
| 2024 | $432K | $10K | 1 |
| 2023 | $378K | $10K | 1 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Mary b bishop · Lexington · 8594556976 · marybeth.bishop@gmail.com
- What to send
- Grant application form with information about the organization, project description, personnel involved, statement of need/rationale, project objectives, population served, anticipated outcomes & budget/funding sources
- Limits
- Kentucky charitable, literary, educational or religious organization
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Mary B BishopDirector & president
- Jay McmurtryDirector & vice president
- Donald R Addington CpaDirector & treasurer
- Natalie A BishopDirector
- Ben H DoyleDirector
- Cynthia M ParkerDirector
- Jana M StilesDirector
- Elizabeth A BishopDirector & secretary
- James C McmurtryDirector
- Jason C McmurtryDirector
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Charitable gift
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Groups it already funds are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Recipient | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, Shelby County | Charitable gift | $10K |