THE COPLEY PRESS

The David C. Copley Foundation (formerly known as the Helen K. and James S. Copley Foundation) began in 1953 as The Copley Foundation and was initially funded by The Copley Press, Inc., owner of multiple newspapers in California, Illinois and Ohio. David C. Copley, the son of Helen K. and James S. Copley, was a businessman and philanthropist, born and raised in San Diego. He passed away in 2012 naming the Foundation as the sole residuary beneficiary of his estate. Upon David Copley's passing, the Foundation has been governed by independent directors whose mission is to continue the Copley Family legacy... The Foundation's mission is to carry on the Copley family's legacy of giving by funding nonprofit organizations making a difference in the areas of human services, military and military veterans, youth development, medical and medical research, education, arts and culture and animal welfare, especially those programs and services improving the life or opportunities of the underserved..

Also known as: The Copley Foundation, The Copley Press, Inc.

Primary location: San Diego United States