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Kiowa, CO

Copper Family Memorial Foundation

EIN 87-2188285
Education & Youth Development Youth Sports & Recreation Children & youth
Mission

A 501(c)(3) public charity dedicated to promoting youth tennis and fostering personal growth, resilience, and sportsmanship by providing competitive opportunities, skill development, and financial support for young players.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

About Copper Family Memorial Foundation

The Copper Family Memorial Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) public charity based in Colorado (with registration activity noted in Colorado and Nevada) that honors the memories of John A. Copper and Matthew D. Copper by supporting youth tennis programs and athletes.

Since receiving tax-exempt recognition, the Foundation has focused on organizing junior tournaments, sponsoring Junior Team Tennis (JTT) teams, offering inclusive skill-development clinics, and awarding scholarships to graduating high-school tennis players; in recent years it has expanded tournament activity and launched a scholarship program.

Notable achievements

Expanded 2024 Tournaments

In 2024 the Foundation hosted four Matthew D. Copper Memorial JV Doubles Challenge events (two girls' and two boys' tournaments), engaging roughly 150–200 players across the series and broadening regional participation.

Scholarship Program Launch

Launched a scholarship program in 2024 and awarded two $1,000 scholarships to graduating high-school tennis players to support their academic and athletic pursuits.

Consistent JTT Support

Since 2022 the Foundation has sponsored multiple Junior Team Tennis teams and supported school teams' participation in junior varsity events, sustaining local youth tennis pipelines.

At a glance

Tax status
501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN
87-2188285
Location
Kiowa, CO
On Mahalo since
November 2025

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