Coghlin Family Foundation
The Coghlin Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Westborough, Massachusetts. In its 2024 filing, it reported 53 grants totaling $248,132, with recipients including educational institutions and community organizations.
Coghlin Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Coghlin Family Foundation gave $248K across 53 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Massachusetts. 57% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $248,132
- +164.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 53
- +6.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,682
- +149.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $150,604
- -15.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 57% first-time grantees (30 of 53, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (99% 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 Coghlin Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s filing describes a written application that explains the charitable organization and the activity for which funds are sought. It lists no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: James W Coghlin Sr
Mailing address: 27 Otis Street Ste 300, Westborough, MA 01581
Phone: (508) 713-4714
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Coghlin Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Detectogether ($105K). Together the top 10 received $220K.
Grant Size Distribution
187 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 183 grants of 187 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Massachusetts, and 99% of its 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts. The filing also reports recipient-state shares of 0% for Ohio, the District of Columbia, Maine, and Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 53 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Coghlin Family Foundation open to new grantees?
57%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 30 of 53 grantees (57%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $720; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 40% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 135% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 $94K (2023) to $248K (2024). In 2024 it made 53 grants totaling $248K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Detectogether Westborough, MA | Education | $104,947 |
| Golf Fights Cancer Norton, MA | Community | $60,000 |
| Nichols College Dudley, MA | Education | $25,000 |
| United Way of Central MA Worcester, MA | Community | $10,000 |
| Worcester State University Worcester, MA | Education | $5,000 |
| Mass Fiscal Alliance Boston, MA | Community | $4,000 |
| Why Mesherry's House Worcester, MA | Community | $4,000 |
| Juniper Outreach Foundation Paxton, MA | Community | $2,500 |
| Worcester Regional Research Bureau Worcester, MA | Community | $2,500 |
| Shrewsbury Youth & Family Services Shrewsbury, MA | Community | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $150,604 | $222,377 | $249,159 | $248,132 | 53 | $248,132 | $21,001 | $8,088 |
| 2023 | $177,385 | $113,656 | $94,735 | $93,710 | 50 | $93,710 | $1,264 | $8,152 |
| 2022 | $158,464 | $138,445 | $153,664 | $152,440 | 35 | $152,440 | $243 | $8,361 |
| 2021 | $173,683 | $234,403 | $107,176 | $105,490 | 32 | $105,490 | $4,101 | $5,814 |
| 2020 | $46,456 | $10,181 | $164,410 | $162,700 | 17 | — | $8,806 | $6,355 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Coghlin Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $8K 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 foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Golf Fights Cancer describes its work as raising funds for cancer-related organizations and families affected by cancer; Juniper Outreach Foundation says it operates a food pantry and supports people in need; and Shrewsbury Youth & Family Services describes its work as providing family counseling and community services and promoting healthy development for youth and families. Education-related recipients included Nichols College and Bay Path University.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 53 grants totaling $248,132. Grants ranged from $200 to $104,947, with a median of $1,000.
The largest 2024 grants included $104,947 to Detectogether for education, $60,000 to Golf Fights Cancer for community purposes, and $25,000 to Nichols College for education. Other notable grants were $10,000 to United Way of Central MA, $5,000 to Worcester State University, and $4,000 each to Mass Fiscal Alliance and Why Mesherry’s House.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists James W Coghlin Sr as president and trustee, and James W Coghlin Jr and Christopher Coghlin as trustees.
Coghlin Family Foundation is led by James W. Coghlin Sr., President & Trustee on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James W. Coghlin Sr.
President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Coghlin
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James W. Coghlin Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/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 Coghlin Family Foundation
How much does Coghlin Family Foundation give each year?
Coghlin Family Foundation gave $248K across 53 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $94K across 50 grants.
What is Coghlin Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Coghlin Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $4,682, across 53 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Coghlin Family Foundation that year got $720 on average.
Where does Coghlin Family Foundation give grants?
Coghlin Family Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Worcester, MA (14 grants), Shrewsbury, MA (6 grants), Boston, MA (4 grants) and Westborough, MA (2 grants).
Does Coghlin Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 53 grants with a stated purpose on Coghlin Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community" (43 grants) and "Education" (10 grants).
Who are Coghlin Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Coghlin Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Detectogether ($104,947), Golf Fights Cancer ($60,000) and Nichols College ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Coghlin Family Foundation?
Coghlin Family Foundation reported $151K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $248K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $8K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Coghlin Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Coghlin Family Foundation?
The foundation’s filing describes a written application that explains the charitable organization and the activity for which funds are sought. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Coghlin Family Foundation's EIN?
Coghlin Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3519886. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Coghlin Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/coghlin-family-foundation-morg_9fc5df83a43f4151bc1a5364aa50e0b5
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