Admiral Sir Isaac Coffins Lancasterian School
Admiral Sir Isaac Coffins Lancasterian School is a private foundation based in Nantucket, Massachusetts. Its filing describes a Nantucket Island connection as a restriction on awards. In 2025, it made grants for scholarships and donations to Nantucket organizations.
Admiral Sir Isaac Coffins Lancasterian School at a glance
In short: Admiral Sir Isaac Coffins Lancasterian School gave $49K across 19 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $49,000
- -9.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 19
- -5.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,579
- -4.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $2,011,362
- +3.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Admiral Sir Isaac Coffins Lancasterian School
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
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The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations and accepts unsolicited requests. Applicants should submit a letter outlining the amount and purpose of the grant or scholarship. There are no deadlines. Awards are restricted to applicants with a connection to Nantucket Island, Massachusetts.
- Contact
Application contact: Admiral Sir Isaac Coffins
Mailing address: PO Box 1225, Nantucket, MA 02554
Phone: (508) 228-2505
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Admiral Sir Isaac Coffins Lancasterian School funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Nantucket Community Sailing ($5K). Together the top 3 received $10K.
Organizations only. It also paid 16 individual scholarships ($39,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
91 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 91 grants of 91 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars listed for 2025 went to recipients in Massachusetts. The filing states that awards require a connection with Nantucket Island, Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
Cities
How Admiral Sir Isaac Coffins Lancasterian School gives
- Giving grew 34% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 91% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $33K (2021) to $56K (2020). In 2025 it made 19 grants totaling $49K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 16 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $39,000 |
| Nantucket Community Sailing Nantucket, MA | Donation | $5,000 |
| Rising Tide Preschool Nantucket, MA | Donation | $2,500 |
| Nantucket Boys and Girls Club Nantucket, MA | Donation | $2,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,011,362 | $108,131 | $147,561 | $49,000 | 19 | $49,000 | $30,610 | $53,844 |
| 2024 | $1,945,192 | $105,562 | $159,831 | $54,000 | 20 | $54,000 | $30,044 | $49,290 |
| 2023 | $1,895,819 | $34,743 | $129,092 | $40,500 | 17 | $40,500 | $24,953 | $50,785 |
| 2022 | $1,990,168 | $89,114 | $122,453 | $36,500 | 20 | $36,500 | $49,814 | $52,624 |
| 2021 | $2,039,512 | $158,081 | $114,128 | $33,000 | 15 | $36,683 | $106,189 | $55,742 |
| 2020 | $2,024,494 | $101,699 | $120,609 | $56,000 | 18 | — | $38,391 | $46,752 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Admiral Sir Isaac Coffins Lancasterian School reported a distributable amount of $54K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The 2025 filing lists scholarships for individual recipients and donations to organizations. Nantucket Community Sailing describes its mission as engaging people of all ages in sailing, expanding access for Nantucket youth, and teaching life and leadership skills with respect for the marine environment. Nantucket Boys and Girls Club says it aims to empower Nantucket youth to realize their full potential. Rising Tide Preschool says it provides early education and care in a supportive environment for children and families.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 19 grants totaling $49,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $5,000, with a median of $2,500. Listed awards included $5,000 to Nantucket Community Sailing, $2,500 to Nantucket Boys and Girls Club, and $2,500 to Rising Tide Preschool. Other listed grants were scholarships to individual recipients.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Thomas Montgomery as president; Jascin Lenardo-Finger as vice president; Linda Davis as treasurer; and William Willett, Timothy C Psaradelis, Margaret Connelly, Steve Sheppard, Lena Civitarese, Joanne Skokan, and Carl Sjolund as trustees.
Admiral Sir Isaac Coffins Lancasterian School is led by Thomas Montgomery, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 10 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Thomas Montgomery
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carl Sjolund
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Joanne Skokan
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Steve Sheppard
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lena N. Civitarese
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Margaret Connelly
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Timothy C Psaradelis
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
William Willett
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Linda Davis
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$2K (2020) → $2K (2025)
Jascin Lenardo-Finger
Vice President
Trustee → Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $2K, to Linda Davis (Treasurer).
Frequently asked questions about Admiral Sir Isaac Coffins Lancasterian School
How much does Admiral Sir Isaac Coffins Lancasterian School give each year?
Admiral Sir Isaac Coffins Lancasterian School gave $49K across 19 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $54K across 20 grants.
What is Admiral Sir Isaac Coffins Lancasterian School's typical grant size?
Admiral Sir Isaac Coffins Lancasterian School's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $2,579, across 19 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Admiral Sir Isaac Coffins Lancasterian School give grants?
Admiral Sir Isaac Coffins Lancasterian School gives mostly in Massachusetts: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Nantucket, MA (3 grants).
Does Admiral Sir Isaac Coffins Lancasterian School give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 19 grants with a stated purpose on Admiral Sir Isaac Coffins Lancasterian School's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (16 grants) and "Donation" (3 grants).
Who are Admiral Sir Isaac Coffins Lancasterian School's largest grantees?
Admiral Sir Isaac Coffins Lancasterian School's largest 2025 grantees include Nantucket Community Sailing ($5,000), Rising Tide Preschool ($2,500) and Nantucket Boys and Girls Club ($2,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 16 individual scholarships ($39,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 20% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Admiral Sir Isaac Coffins Lancasterian School?
Admiral Sir Isaac Coffins Lancasterian School reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $49K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $54K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Admiral Sir Isaac Coffins Lancasterian School fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2025 filing lists scholarships for individual recipients and donations to organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Admiral Sir Isaac Coffins Lancasterian School?
The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations and accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Admiral Sir Isaac Coffins Lancasterian School's EIN?
Admiral Sir Isaac Coffins Lancasterian School's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-2167469. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Admiral Sir Isaac Coffins Lancasterian School accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 18, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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