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Coated in Love

Public charity · Grantmaker Plymouth, MN EIN: 45-3368118 Website

Coated in Love's mission is to provide hope, help, and resources for those experiencing homelessness and to all who are in need. We accomplish this through an annual event called 3000 acts of kindness. At this event, those in need have access to over 80 social service agencies and free necessities such a new winter gear (coats, boots, hats, gloves), blankets, sleeping bags, a haircut, a hot meal and so much more.

Coated in Love at a glance

Total assets
$301,365
+297.1% vs 2025
Revenue (2026)
$690,808
+97.7% vs 2025
Net investment income (2026)
$-366
-161.1% vs 2025
Expenses (2026)
$464,892
+25.4% vs 2025
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2026 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated November 2026.

Who Coated in Love funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Grant Size Distribution

1 grant across all recorded years

1<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Cities

Charlotte

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$2K$4K$6K0 grants2022 0 grants2023 0 grants2024 1 grant2025 0 grants2026

In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $6K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Samaritan s Feet Charlotte, NCSamaritans Feet was a partner in our 3000 Acts of Kindness event by managing our shoe distribution station and helped to distribute over 1500 pairs of shoes to those experiencing homelessness.$6,000
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsNet Investment Income
2026$301,365$690,808$464,892——$-366
2025$75,883$349,383$370,691$6,0001$599
2024$102,557$228,366$180,520——$1,273
2023$48,911$160,898$162,232———
2022$50,245$152,487$103,815———

About Coated in Love

Based on IRS filings

Coated in Love is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Plymouth, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $301K in total assets.

Focus Areas

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Coated in Love is led by Danielle Igbanugo, President & Executive Director since 2025 (on filings since 2022); 1 of 14 officers listed in 2026 is compensated.

Officers on the 2026 filing

  • Danielle Igbanugo

    President & Executive Director

    President → President & Executive Director, 2025

    On filings since 2022

    40 hrs/week

    $23K (2026)

  • Amy Cheney

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Natalie Johnson Lee

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Uche Onwualu

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Deb Selner

    Director - Partial Year

    Secretary → Director - Partial Year, 2026

    On filings since 2024

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Tina Janeshek

    Director

    On filings since 2024

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Barbara Baldwin

    Director

    New on the 2026 filing

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Lisa Fleming

    Director

    New on the 2026 filing

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Pamela Johnson

    Director

    New on the 2026 filing

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Sharon Coleman

    Director

    New on the 2026 filing

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Candis Johnson

    Treasurer

    On filings since 2022

    20 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Holly McFarland

    Vice President - Partial Year

    Vice President → Vice President - Partial Year, 2026

    On filings since 2022

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Marsha King

    Secretary

    Director → Secretary, 2026

    On filings since 2024

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Lisa Fraga

    Vice President

    New on the 2026 filing

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (3)
  • Former: Lisa Armstrong (2024–2025) — Director
  • Former: Uche Onuwalu (2024–2025) — Director
  • Former: Julie Hoogenakker (2022–2023) — Secretary

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2026 IRS filing

Danielle Igbanugo — President & Executive Director: $23KDanielle IgbanugoPresident & Executive Director$23K

The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $23K, to Danielle Igbanugo (President & Executive Director).

Frequently asked questions about Coated in Love

How large is Coated in Love?

Coated in Love reported $301K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $691K.

What is Coated in Love?

Coated in Love is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Plymouth, MN. It holds $301K in total assets as of 2026.

Where does Coated in Love operate?

Coated in Love has awarded grants in North Carolina.

What is Coated in Love's EIN?

Coated in Love's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-3368118. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2026.

Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

Data update history

(4)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 31, 2022)
  2. Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 29, 2024)
  3. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 2, 2026)
  4. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 12, 2026)

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