Coghlin Services Fund
Coghlin Services Fund is a private foundation based in Worcester, Massachusetts. Its 2024 filing reports grants to Massachusetts organizations, including community, education, health, youth, cultural, and environmental organizations.
Coghlin Services Fund at a glance
In short: Coghlin Services Fund gave $111K across 41 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Massachusetts. 12% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $111,275
- +6.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 41
- -19.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,714
- +32.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $465,498
- -12.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 12% first-time grantees (5 of 41, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% 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 Services Fund
- How to Apply
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The fund’s filing says to contact Susan Mailman and submit a written application describing the charitable organization and the activity for which funds are sought. It reports no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Susan Mailman
Mailing address: 100 Prescott Street, Worcester, MA 01605
Phone: (508) 793-0373
Email: suemailman@coghlin.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Coghlin Services Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was United Way of CM ($30K). Together the top 10 received $93K.
Grant Size Distribution
241 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 241 grants of 241 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 41 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Coghlin Services Fund open to new grantees?
12%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 41 grantees (12%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $500 repeat.
- 78% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+0%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 359% 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 $105K (2023) to $128K (2020). In 2024 it made 41 grants totaling $111K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of CM Worcester, MA | Community | $29,750 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Worcester Worcester, MA | Community | $10,000 |
| Afircan Community Education Worcester, MA | Education | $10,000 |
| Worcester Historical Museum Worcester, MA | Community | $9,375 |
| Regional Environmental Council - Worcester Worcester, MA | Community | $8,500 |
| Umass Medical School Worcester, MA | Community | $7,500 |
| YWCA - Central MA Worcester, MA | Community | $5,500 |
| Nativity School of Worcester Worcester, MA | Community | $5,000 |
| Worcester State Foundation Worcester, MA | Community | $5,000 |
| Mechanics Hall Worcester, MA | Community | $2,500 |
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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 | $465,498 | $65,875 | $132,607 | $111,275 | 41 | $111,275 | $65,875 | $31,010 |
| 2023 | $532,484 | $40,952 | $118,059 | $104,725 | 51 | $104,725 | $40,952 | $31,322 |
| 2022 | $609,591 | $40,989 | $137,092 | $112,495 | 54 | $112,495 | $20,347 | $39,273 |
| 2021 | $705,316 | $149,454 | $127,957 | $110,971 | 51 | $110,971 | $134,931 | $43,129 |
| 2020 | $683,819 | $64,022 | $144,197 | $128,439 | 44 | — | $49,493 | $44,396 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Coghlin Services Fund reported a distributable amount of $31K 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
No mission statement for the fund is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in a range of areas. For example, African Community Education Program describes its mission as providing transitional education support to immigrants and refugees of African origin. Boys and Girls Club of Worcester says it helps youth develop as responsible citizens and community leaders. Worcester Historical Museum describes its work as collecting, preserving, and interpreting Worcester’s history; the Regional Environmental Council says it works to build a just food system and healthy, sustainable, and equitable communities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the fund reported 41 grants totaling $111,275. Grants ranged from $200 to $29,750, with a median of $500. Among the largest awards were $29,750 to United Way of CM, $10,000 to Boys and Girls Club of Worcester, $10,000 to African Community Education, $9,375 to Worcester Historical Museum, and $8,500 to Regional Environmental Council – Worcester.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Susan M. Mailman is listed as trustee.
Coghlin Services Fund is led by Susan M. Mailman, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Susan M. Mailman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Cathleen Diaz (2020–2021) — Trustee
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 Services Fund
How much does Coghlin Services Fund give each year?
Coghlin Services Fund gave $111K across 41 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $105K across 51 grants.
What is Coghlin Services Fund's typical grant size?
Coghlin Services Fund's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $2,714, across 41 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Coghlin Services Fund that year got $5K on average.
Where does Coghlin Services Fund give grants?
Coghlin Services Fund gives mostly in Massachusetts: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Worcester, MA (34 grants).
Does Coghlin Services Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 41 grants with a stated purpose on Coghlin Services Fund's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community" (40 grants).
Who are Coghlin Services Fund's largest grantees?
Coghlin Services Fund's largest 2024 grantees include United Way of CM ($29,750), Boys and Girls Club of Worcester ($10,000) and Afircan Community Education ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Coghlin Services Fund?
Coghlin Services Fund reported $465K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $111K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $31K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Coghlin Services Fund fund?
No mission statement for the fund is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in a range of areas. For example, African Community Education Program describes its mission as providing transitional education support to immigrants and refugees of African origin. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Coghlin Services Fund?
The fund’s filing says to contact Susan Mailman and submit a written application describing 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 Services Fund's EIN?
Coghlin Services Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3517737. 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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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Coghlin Services Fund funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/coghlin-services-fund-morg_3943d5aa74ca4ded8a9a8080699fff9b
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