COC Benevolent Fund Inc
Disaster assistance for the genl welfare
COC Benevolent Fund Inc at a glance
In short: COC Benevolent Fund Inc gave $536K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $60K), mostly in Kentucky. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $535,541
- -38.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- -25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $59,505
- -18.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $36,221
- Total assets
- $800,985
- -40.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (81% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who COC Benevolent Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was New Pathways for Children ($139K). Together the top 9 received $536K.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 39 (54%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How COC Benevolent Fund Inc gives
- Giving grew 920% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $53K (2021) to $871K (2023). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $536K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Pathways for Children Melber, KY | Benevolence Work | $139,283 |
| Heather Chambers Wingo, KY | Tornado Housing Assistance | $130,148 |
| Jalisa Walton Mayfield, KY | Tornado Housing Assistance | $81,827 |
| Burns Church of Christ Burns, TN | Tornado and Housing Assistance | $40,905 |
| Union Hill Church of Christ Nixa, MO | Disaster Relief Mo Tornado Flooding | $36,221 |
| Neartown Recovery Kirksey, KY | Benevolence Work | $35,321 |
| Ron Galbraith Mayfield, KY | Tornado Housing Assistance | $28,057 |
| Biltmore Church of Christ Asheville, NC | Hurricane Helene Assistance | $25,000 |
| Oscar Ixcoy Mayfield, KY | Tornado Housing Assistance | $18,779 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $800,985 | $201,040 | $745,935 | $535,541 | 9 | $15,818 |
| 2023 | $1,345,880 | $380,753 | $976,763 | $870,981 | 12 | $7,649 |
| 2022 | $1,941,890 | $1,264,963 | $722,583 | $602,545 | 16 | $39 |
| 2021 | $1,399,081 | $1,231,197 | $123,900 | $52,500 | 2 | $8 |
| 2020 | $291,784 | $110,877 | $98,264 | — | — | — |
About COC Benevolent Fund Inc
Based on IRS filings
COC Benevolent Fund Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Melber, KY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $801K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $536K. Net investment income was $16K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
COC Benevolent Fund Inc is led by Jeff M. Jones, Executive Chairman since 2024 (on filings since 2022); none of the 15 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jeff M. Jones
Executive Chairman
Director → Executive Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Meeks
Director
Director → Assistant Director, 2021
Assistant Director → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
George Glover
Director
Executive Chairman → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carl Jones
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Delbert Curtis
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Don Frick
Director
Board Member → Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jimmy Smith
Director
Board Member → Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Johnny Sears
Director
Board Member → Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Rogers
Director
Board Member → Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Whitis
Director
Board Member → Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tim Pierce
Director
Board Member → Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tony Kiefer
Director
Board Member → Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pauline Ivey
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joel Crider
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stan Colley
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Donald G. Mabry (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: George Cates Jr. (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Rick Sullivan (2023) — Director
- Former: Donalee M. Ford (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Curtis Delbert (2022) — Director
- Former: Don Mabry (2021) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 COC Benevolent Fund Inc
How much does COC Benevolent Fund Inc give each year?
COC Benevolent Fund Inc gave $536K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $871K across 12 grants.
What is COC Benevolent Fund Inc's typical grant size?
COC Benevolent Fund Inc's median grant in 2024 was $36,221, and its average grant was $59,505, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does COC Benevolent Fund Inc give grants?
COC Benevolent Fund Inc gives mostly in Kentucky: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Tennessee (8%) and Missouri (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Mayfield, KY (3 grants).
Does COC Benevolent Fund Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on COC Benevolent Fund Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Tornado Housing Assistance" (4 grants).
Who are COC Benevolent Fund Inc's largest grantees?
COC Benevolent Fund Inc's largest 2024 grantees include New Pathways for Children ($139,283), Heather Chambers ($130,148) and Jalisa Walton ($81,827), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is COC Benevolent Fund Inc?
COC Benevolent Fund Inc reported $801K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $201K.
What is COC Benevolent Fund Inc?
COC Benevolent Fund Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Melber, KY. It holds $801K in total assets as of 2024.
What is COC Benevolent Fund Inc's EIN?
COC Benevolent Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4092280. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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