Couchman & Noble Foundation Inc
Couchman & Noble Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Atlanta, Georgia. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, all of them in Georgia, and describes direct charitable activity engaging Sandy Springs residents, organizations, and community leaders.
Couchman & Noble Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Couchman & Noble Foundation Inc gave $76K across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $76,242
- +67.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 18
- +28.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,236
- +30.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $2,617,862
- +21.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Georgia (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Couchman & Noble Foundation Inc
- 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 for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 8890 Huntcliff Trace, Atlanta, GA 30350
Phone: (770) 998-8777
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Couchman & Noble Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Los Ninos Primero ($30K). Together the top 10 received $72K.
Grant Size Distribution
52 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 52 grants of 52 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia. The listed recipients were in Sandy Springs, Dunwoody, and Atlanta.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Couchman & Noble Foundation Inc gives
- 39% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 277% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 155% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2021) to $76K (2025). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $76K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Los Ninos Primero Sandy Springs, GA | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Sandy Springs Education Force Sandy Springs, GA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Healthy Youth USA Dunwoody, GA | Charitable | $5,200 |
| City Springs Theatre Company Sandy Springs, GA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Djoli Kelen Inc Sandy Springs, GA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Sandy Springs Society Sandy Springs, GA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| VOX Teen Communications Atlanta, GA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Sandy Springs Foundation Sandy Springs, GA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Ison Springs Elementary Sandy Springs, GA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Philanthropy Southeast Atlanta, GA | Charitable | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,617,862 | $863,202 | $276,826 | $76,242 | 18 | $245,767 | $680,287 | $158,819 |
| 2024 | $2,154,705 | $391,207 | $230,457 | $45,495 | 14 | $204,524 | $184,830 | $150,528 |
| 2023 | $2,079,049 | $218,756 | $269,328 | $35,550 | 10 | $238,383 | $95,027 | $133,480 |
| 2022 | $2,171,201 | $401,683 | $287,043 | $20,200 | 6 | $256,708 | $321,392 | $137,195 |
| 2021 | $2,061,571 | $470,295 | $232,689 | $3,856 | 4 | $206,054 | $239,230 | $143,291 |
| 2020 | $1,971,119 | $65,518 | $203,419 | $25,454 | 13 | — | $41,149 | $119,764 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Couchman & Noble Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $159K for 2025 — 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 filing does not state a separate mission. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations whose own missions span education, youth voice, community activities, arts, and regional philanthropy. For example, Sandy Springs Education Force says its mission is to create opportunities that educate, inspire, and prepare Sandy Springs public students for a competitive world. VOX Teen Communications says it prepares teens for life, career, and community through youth voice and self-expression. The Sandy Springs Foundation says it raises and disburses funds for recreational, artistic, and educational endeavors on city properties. Philanthropy Southeast says it strengthens Southern philanthropy by helping members collaborate on ideas and actions for an equitable, prosperous South.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 18 grants totaling $76,242. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $30,000, with a median grant of $2,000.
Notable 2025 grants included $30,000 to Los Niños Primero; $10,000 to Sandy Springs Education Force; $5,200 to Healthy Youth USA; $5,000 each to City Springs Theatre Company, Djoli Kelen Inc, Sandy Springs Society, and VOX Teen Communications; and $2,500 to Sandy Springs Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists David Couchman as president and Melanie Noble-Couchman as vice president.
Couchman & Noble Foundation Inc is led by David Couchman, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David Couchman
President
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melanie Noble-Couchman
Vice President
On filings since 2020
25 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Couchman & Noble Foundation Inc
How much does Couchman & Noble Foundation Inc give each year?
Couchman & Noble Foundation Inc gave $76K across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $45K across 14 grants.
What is Couchman & Noble Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Couchman & Noble Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $4,236, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Couchman & Noble Foundation Inc give grants?
Couchman & Noble Foundation Inc gives mostly in Georgia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Sandy Springs, GA (10 grants) and Atlanta, GA (6 grants).
Does Couchman & Noble Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on Couchman & Noble Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (18 grants).
Who are Couchman & Noble Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Couchman & Noble Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Los Ninos Primero ($30,000), Sandy Springs Education Force ($10,000) and Healthy Youth USA ($5,200), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Couchman & Noble Foundation Inc?
Couchman & Noble Foundation Inc reported $2.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $246K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $159K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Couchman & Noble Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s filing does not state a separate mission. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations whose own missions span education, youth voice, community activities, arts, and regional philanthropy. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Couchman & Noble Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Couchman & Noble Foundation Inc's EIN?
Couchman & Noble Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0499527. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Couchman & Noble Foundation Inc 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Couchman & Noble Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 23, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/couchman-and-noble-foundation-inc-morg_65d9159070f54eababbd0709f35e9eaf
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