Elliott-Coffman Charitable Foundation
Elliott-Coffman Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Benton, Arkansas. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations and individual recipients, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Arkansas.
Elliott-Coffman Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Elliott-Coffman Charitable Foundation gave $48K across 32 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Arkansas. 57% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $48,100
- +17.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 32
- +18.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,503
- -1.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $16,054
- +210.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 57% first-time grantees (16 of 28, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Arkansas (86% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Elliott-Coffman Charitable 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 for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1039, Benton, AR 72018
Phone: (501) 315-7539
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Elliott-Coffman Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Boys and Girls Club ($5K). Together the top 10 received $26K.
Organizations only. It also paid 5 grants to individuals ($11,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
131 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 131 grants of 131 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 86% of grant dollars went to recipients in Arkansas. The remaining shares went to Massachusetts (6%), Tennessee (3%), Florida (3%), and Mississippi (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Elliott-Coffman Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
57%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 16 of 28 grantees (57%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $750 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 39% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+6%). 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 (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $38K (2021) to $48K (2025). In 2025 it made 32 grants totaling $48K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys and Girls Club Benton, AR | To Support the Children of Saline County | $5,250 |
| Ualr Little Rock, AR | To Support Student Scholarships | $5,000 |
| 5 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $11,500 |
| Ach Foundation Little Rock, AR | To Provide Pediatric Care to Children | $3,000 |
| Harbor City Church Winthrop, MA | To Provide Support for Church Ministries. | $3,000 |
| Benton Panthers Dance Boosters Benton, AR | To Support Student Athelets | $2,200 |
| New Beginnings Pregnancy Resource Center Benton, AR | To support pregnant mothers and children at new beginnings centers. | $2,000 |
| Benton Football Network Bauxite, AR | To Support Student Athelets | $2,000 |
| CRU Orlando, FL | To Support Campus Ministry | $1,500 |
| Travis Wood Four Ball Invitational Benton, AR | To Support Student Athletes. | $1,100 |
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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 | $16,054 | $60,001 | $49,125 | $48,100 | 32 | $48,100 | $1 | — |
| 2024 | $5,178 | $42,001 | $42,833 | $41,033 | 27 | $41,033 | $1 | $11 |
| 2023 | $6,010 | $42,001 | $41,204 | $41,195 | 24 | $41,195 | $1 | $11 |
| 2022 | $5,213 | $42,002 | $46,279 | $45,429 | 28 | $45,429 | $2 | $356 |
| 2021 | $9,490 | $42,004 | $39,300 | $38,300 | 20 | — | $4 | $408 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants show support for children and youth, student scholarships and athletics, pediatric care, pregnancy and family services, church ministries, and individual assistance. One recipient, Anchored619 in Allegiance Inc, describes its own mission as removing academic and behavioral barriers to higher achievement through specialized educational practices and biblical principles.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 32 grants totaling $48,100. Grants ranged from $200 to $5,250, with a median of $1,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $5,250 to Boys and Girls Club in Benton, Arkansas, to support the children of Saline County; $5,000 to UALR for student scholarships; $3,000 to ACH Foundation for pediatric care for children; and $3,000 to Harbor City Church for church ministries. The filing also lists grants to individual recipients for college expenses, medical bills, and moving expenses.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Chris Coffman as president, Michelle Coffman as vice-president/secretary, and Cody Fow as director.
Elliott-Coffman Charitable Foundation is led by Chris Coffman, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Chris Coffman
President
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cody Fow
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Coffman
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Elliott-Coffman Charitable Foundation
How much does Elliott-Coffman Charitable Foundation give each year?
Elliott-Coffman Charitable Foundation gave $48K across 32 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $41K across 27 grants.
What is Elliott-Coffman Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Elliott-Coffman Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,503, across 32 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Elliott-Coffman Charitable Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does Elliott-Coffman Charitable Foundation give grants?
Elliott-Coffman Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Arkansas: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Benton, AR (10 grants), Little Rock, AR (4 grants), Bryant, AR (3 grants) and Bauxite, AR (2 grants).
Does Elliott-Coffman Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 32 grants with a stated purpose on Elliott-Coffman Charitable Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support Student Athletes" (7 grants) and "To Support Student Athelets" (4 grants).
Who are Elliott-Coffman Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Elliott-Coffman Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Boys and Girls Club ($5,250), Ualr ($5,000) and Ach Foundation ($3,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 5 grants to individuals ($11,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Elliott-Coffman Charitable Foundation?
Elliott-Coffman Charitable Foundation reported $16K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $60K.
What does Elliott-Coffman Charitable Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants show support for children and youth, student scholarships and athletics, pediatric care, pregnancy and family services, church ministries, and individual assistance. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Elliott-Coffman Charitable Foundation?
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 Elliott-Coffman Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Elliott-Coffman Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-0508346. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Elliott-Coffman Charitable 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 October 2026.
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