Coghill Family Foundation
Coghill Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Springfield, Illinois. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations with educational, research, healthcare, environmental, and community-related purposes.
Coghill Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Coghill Family Foundation gave $674K across 26 grants in 2024 (avg $26K), mostly in Illinois. 38% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $673,665
- +75.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 26
- +52.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $25,910
- +14.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $11,995,100
- -1.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (10 of 26, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (52% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Coghill Family 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. It names Clint Coghill as the contact and says applications should include contact information and a detailed description of the proposed use of funds. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Clint Coghill
Mailing address: 2501 Chatham Rd Suite 4150, Springfield, IL 62704
Phone: (312) 324-2000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Coghill Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was City Colleges of Chicago Foundation ($100K). Together the top 10 received $463K.
Grant Size Distribution
81 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 72 grants of 81 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that Illinois recipients received 52% of grant dollars, followed by New York (12%), Massachusetts (7%), Texas (5%), and Colorado (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Coghill Family Foundation open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 26 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $27K; repeat grants $25K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 46% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 478% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 103% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $72K (2020) to $674K (2024). In 2024 it made 26 grants totaling $674K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City Colleges of Chicago Foundation Chicago, IL | Educational | $100,000 |
| Lymphoma Research Foundation New York, NY | Research | $53,000 |
| Invest for Kids Chicago, IL | Educational | $50,000 |
| Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation Boston, MA | Research | $50,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy Chicago, IL | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Plymouth Place La Grange Park, IL | Community Assistance - Senior Living | $37,500 |
| Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX | Educational | $36,000 |
| London Business School | Educational | $31,965 |
| Planned Parenthood Chicago, IL | Healthcare Services | $30,000 |
| Deming Centers & Entrepreneurship Boulder, CO | Educational | $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 | $11,995,100 | $64,013 | $938,837 | $673,665 | 26 | $673,665 | — | $656,565 |
| 2023 | $12,111,139 | $152,869 | $831,943 | $384,888 | 17 | $384,888 | $364,741 | $652,216 |
| 2022 | $13,818,469 | $742,232 | $351,875 | $214,760 | 16 | $214,760 | $603,617 | $534,140 |
| 2021 | $11,617,629 | $10,044,843 | $148,887 | $116,500 | 9 | $116,500 | $12,456 | $102,755 |
| 2020 | $1,618,559 | $97,575 | $76,547 | $72,487 | 13 | — | $93,015 | $74,196 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Coghill Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $657K 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
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants included educational support, medical research, healthcare services, charitable giving, and assistance related to senior living. Examples of supported organizations include the City Colleges of Chicago Foundation, which says it raises contributions to help community college students reach academic and career goals, and Plymouth Place, which says it provides a welcoming environment for older adults. The Lymphoma Research Foundation and Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation each received a grant for research.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 26 grants totaling $673,665. Grant amounts ranged from $2,700 to $100,000, with a median of $25,000. Notable grants included $100,000 to City Colleges of Chicago Foundation; $53,000 to Lymphoma Research Foundation; $50,000 each to Invest for Kids, Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation, and The Nature Conservancy; and $37,500 to Plymouth Place.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Clint D. Coghill as president, treasurer, and director; James P. Schuler as director; and Margaret A. Coghill as secretary and director.
Coghill Family Foundation is led by Clint D. Coghill, President, Treasurer & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Clint D. Coghill
President, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James P. Schuler
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Margaret A. Coghill
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Coghill Family Foundation
How much does Coghill Family Foundation give each year?
Coghill Family Foundation gave $674K across 26 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $385K across 17 grants.
What is Coghill Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Coghill Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $25,910, across 26 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Coghill Family Foundation that year got $27K on average.
Where does Coghill Family Foundation give grants?
Coghill Family Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (12%) and Massachusetts (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (8 grants), New York, NY (2 grants), La Grange Park, IL (2 grants) and Boulder, CO (2 grants).
Does Coghill Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 26 grants with a stated purpose on Coghill Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational" (14 grants) and "Charitable" (3 grants).
Who are Coghill Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Coghill Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include City Colleges of Chicago Foundation ($100,000), Lymphoma Research Foundation ($53,000) and Invest for Kids ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Coghill Family Foundation?
Coghill Family Foundation reported $12.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $674K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $657K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Coghill Family Foundation fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants included educational support, medical research, healthcare services, charitable giving, and assistance related to senior living. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Coghill Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Coghill Family Foundation's EIN?
Coghill Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-1434101. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Coghill Family 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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