Coburn Charitable Society Inc
Coburn Charitable Society Inc is a private foundation, based in Ipswich, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $802K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 9 grants totaling $40K. Net investment income was $16K.
Coburn Charitable Society Inc at a glance
In short: Coburn Charitable Society Inc gave $40K across 9 grants in 2026 (avg $4K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $40,100
- Grants made (2026)
- 9
- Average grant
- $4,456
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $801,668
- -3.3% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated November 2026.
Who Coburn Charitable Society Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was The Open Door Society ($8K). Together the top 9 received $40K.
Grant Size Distribution
37 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 37 grants of 37 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Coburn Charitable Society Inc gives
- Giving grew 54% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 105% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $26K (2023) to $69K (2021). In 2026 it made 9 grants totaling $40K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Open Door Society Ipswich, MA | To Provide Meals for the Elderly | $7,500 |
| Friends of Ipswich Elderly Ipswich, MA | To Provide Fuel Assistance to the Elderly | $7,500 |
| The Dinnerbell Project Ipswich, MA | To Provide Meals for the Elderly | $5,000 |
| Acord Food Pantry South Hamilton, MA | To Provide Emergency Groceries for People in Need | $5,000 |
| Three Sisters Garden Project Ipswich, MA | To Provide Fresh Produce for the Elderly | $4,000 |
| Ipswich Council on Aging Ipswich, MA | To Provide Home and Residential Care to Elderly | $4,000 |
| First Church in Ipswich Ipswich, MA | To Support Programs for the Elderly | $2,600 |
| Ipswich YMCA Ipswich, MA | To Support Programs for the Elderly | $2,500 |
| Northeast Mass Youth Orchestra Ipswich, MA | To Support Senior Citizen Reachout Program | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $801,668 | $23,022 | $50,573 | $40,100 | 9 | $40,100 | $16,121 | $38,321 |
| 2025 | $829,219 | $6,899 | $10,657 | — | — | $470 | $14,752 | $41,224 |
| 2024 | $832,977 | $27,144 | $54,139 | $43,820 | 9 | $44,144 | $19,622 | $43,499 |
| 2023 | $859,972 | $-5,354 | $36,038 | $26,080 | 10 | $26,743 | $16,404 | $42,925 |
| 2022 | $901,364 | $-3,988 | $55,304 | $50,400 | 9 | $51,813 | $13,303 | $48,489 |
| 2021 | $960,656 | $88,437 | $76,716 | $68,748 | 10 | — | $88,437 | $45,113 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Coburn Charitable Society Inc reported a distributable amount of $38K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Coburn Charitable Society Inc is led by Gavin Keenan, President & Trustee on every filing since 2021; none of the 10 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Gavin Keenan
President & Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carl Soderland
Secretary & Trustee
Trustee → Clerk & Trustee, 2022
Clerk & Trustee → Secretary & Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Josie Keenan
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carla Kolesar
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Knight
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cindy Ring
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Debbie Sullivan
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Sullivan
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Martha Finlay
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Finlay
Treasurer & Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Nathaniel Pulsifer (2021–2022) — Assistant Treasurer & Trustee
- Former: Richard Corder (2021–2022) — Treasurer & Trustee
- Former: Rebecca Pugh (2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Coburn Charitable Society Inc
How much does Coburn Charitable Society Inc give each year?
Coburn Charitable Society Inc gave $40K across 9 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Coburn Charitable Society Inc's typical grant size?
Coburn Charitable Society Inc's median grant in 2026 was $4,000, and its average grant was $4,456, across 9 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Coburn Charitable Society Inc give grants?
Coburn Charitable Society Inc gives mostly in Massachusetts: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Ipswich, MA (8 grants).
Does Coburn Charitable Society Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Coburn Charitable Society Inc's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Coburn Charitable Society Inc's largest grantees?
Coburn Charitable Society Inc's largest 2026 grantees include The Open Door Society ($7,500), Friends of Ipswich Elderly ($7,500) and The Dinnerbell Project ($5,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Coburn Charitable Society Inc?
Coburn Charitable Society Inc reported $802K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $40K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $38K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Coburn Charitable Society Inc's EIN?
Coburn Charitable Society Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-2104012. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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