Bob & Jeanne Coughlin Foundation
The Bob & Jeanne Coughlin Foundation is a private foundation based in Cincinnati, Ohio. In its 2024 filing, it reported giving $815,000 to 10 charitable organizations, including organizations in Ohio and New Jersey.
Bob & Jeanne Coughlin Foundation at a glance
In short: Bob & Jeanne Coughlin Foundation gave $815K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $82K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $815,000
- +20.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +42.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $81,500
- -15.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $55,000
- Total assets
- $22,529,757
- +23.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (69% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Bob & Jeanne Coughlin Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 38 Fountain Square Plaza Md 1090Vd, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Phone: (513) 534-7001
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bob & Jeanne Coughlin Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Bahamas National Trust Fund ($250K). Together the top 10 received $815K.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 19 (37%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 69% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio and 31% went to recipients in New Jersey. The listed grants included organizations in Cincinnati and Dayton, Ohio, and Princeton, New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How Bob & Jeanne Coughlin Foundation gives
- 20% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 99% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2022) to $815K (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $815K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bahamas National Trust Fund Princeton, NJ | Unrestricted | $250,000 |
| Zoological Society of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH | Additional Capital Funds | $150,000 |
| Great Parks Forever Cincinnati, OH | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Art Opportunities Inc Cincinnati, OH | Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Prokids Cincinnati, OH | Unrestricted | $60,000 |
| Family Nurturing Center Cincinnati, OH | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| La Soupe Inc Cincinnati, OH | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Graceworks Lutheran Services Dayton, OH | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Adopt a Class Foundation Cincinnati, OH | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| University of Cincinnati Foundation Cincinnati, OH | Portman Center for Policy Solutions | $25,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $22,529,757 | $5,267,529 | $1,040,156 | $815,000 | 10 | $912,250 | $2,948,556 | $917,359 |
| 2023 | $18,301,188 | $8,600,360 | $735,475 | $675,000 | 7 | $676,364 | $295,748 | $564,307 |
| 2022 | $10,436,303 | $509,794 | $73,491 | $50,000 | 2 | $51,215 | $92,463 | $492,298 |
| 2021 | $10,000,000 | $10,000,000 | — | — | — | — | — | $40,030 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bob & Jeanne Coughlin Foundation reported a distributable amount of $917K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. The Zoological Society of Cincinnati describes its mission as creating adventure, conveying knowledge, conserving nature, and serving the community. Great Parks Forever says it partners with the Great Parks of Hamilton County to acquire, protect, operate, and enhance regional parkland and provide outdoor recreation and nature education. Art Opportunities says it creates community-driven public art and launches careers for youth and artists.
Other 2024 grantees describe their work as advocating for children who have experienced abuse or neglect (ProKids), connecting food waste with hunger by rescuing produce and preparing meals (La Soupe), and connecting students from underserved communities with adult mentors and career experiences (Adopt A Class). The Bahamas National Trust Fund says it supports management of parks and protected areas in the Bahamas and environmental education.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $815,000. Grant amounts ranged from $25,000 to $250,000, with a median of $55,000. Its largest 2024 grants were $250,000 to the Bahamas National Trust Fund, $150,000 to the Zoological Society of Cincinnati, $100,000 to Great Parks Forever, $75,000 to Art Opportunities, and $60,000 to ProKids.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Robert Coughlin as chairman; Jeanne Coughlin and Steve Haussler as directors; Stacey Browning as president; and Jeff Clark as executive director.
Bob & Jeanne Coughlin Foundation is led by Stacey Browning, President on every filing since 2023; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Stacey Browning
President
On filings since 2023
16 hrs/week
$88K (2024)
Jeff Clark
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Coughlin
Chairman
President & Secretary → Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeanne Coughlin
Director
Vice President & Treasurer → Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Haussler
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $88K, to Stacey Browning (President).
Frequently asked questions about Bob & Jeanne Coughlin Foundation
How much does Bob & Jeanne Coughlin Foundation give each year?
Bob & Jeanne Coughlin Foundation gave $815K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $675K across 7 grants.
What is Bob & Jeanne Coughlin Foundation's typical grant size?
Bob & Jeanne Coughlin Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $55,000, and its average grant was $81,500, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Bob & Jeanne Coughlin Foundation give grants?
Bob & Jeanne Coughlin Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (31%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cincinnati, OH (8 grants).
Does Bob & Jeanne Coughlin Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 80% of Bob & Jeanne Coughlin Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Bob & Jeanne Coughlin Foundation's largest grantees?
Bob & Jeanne Coughlin Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Bahamas National Trust Fund ($250,000), Zoological Society of Cincinnati ($150,000) and Great Parks Forever ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Bob & Jeanne Coughlin Foundation?
Bob & Jeanne Coughlin Foundation reported $22.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $912K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $917K (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 Bob & Jeanne Coughlin Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. The Zoological Society of Cincinnati describes its mission as creating adventure, conveying knowledge, conserving nature, and serving the community. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bob & Jeanne Coughlin Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Bob & Jeanne Coughlin Foundation's EIN?
Bob & Jeanne Coughlin Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-2926850. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does Bob & Jeanne Coughlin Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, 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 September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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