Larry R Coffey Charitable Trust
The Larry R Coffey Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Louisville, Kentucky. Its 2024 grants included support for religious and evangelism activities, educational organizations, and charitable services.
Larry R Coffey Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Larry R Coffey Charitable Trust gave $558K across 28 grants in 2024 (avg $20K), top state Florida. 7% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $558,350
- +52.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 28
- -3.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $19,941
- +57.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,000
- Total assets
- $10,955,615
- +1.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (2 of 28, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Florida (43% 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 Larry R Coffey Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The trust does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 504 Bedfordshire Road, Louisville, KY 40222
Phone: (502) 426-2751
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Larry R Coffey Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Florida College ($100K). Together the top 10 received $407K.
Grant Size Distribution
167 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 159 grants of 167 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The trust’s 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. Florida received 43% of grant dollars, Kentucky 15%, New York 12%, Ohio 5%, and Alabama 5%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Larry R Coffey Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 28 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $52K; repeat grants $18K. How we count
Medians: $52K first-time, $12K repeat.
- 89% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 32% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 84% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $366K (2023) to $558K (2024). In 2024 it made 28 grants totaling $558K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida College Temple Terrace, FL | Amphitheater Renovation | $100,000 |
| YMCA of Grater Louisville Louisville, KY | General Fund | $65,000 |
| North Terrace Church of Christ Tmeple Terrace, FL | Evangelism | $57,850 |
| Bronx Bilingual Church of Christ New York, NY | Evangelism | $34,800 |
| School of Good Works Elmira, NY | General Fund | $32,000 |
| Off the Chain Ministries Inc Middleburg, FL | General Fund | $30,000 |
| Indian Christian Evangelization Ponte Vedra, FL | Evangelism | $28,000 |
| Florida Gateway Ministries Inc Lake City, FL | Evangelism | $21,000 |
| Small Tracts Church of Christ Fairbanks, AK | Evangelism | $20,000 |
| University Church of Christ Athens, GA | Evangelism | $18,000 |
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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 | $10,955,615 | $807,866 | $600,151 | $558,350 | 28 | $561,600 | $610,786 | $664,802 |
| 2023 | $10,747,900 | $364,773 | $401,641 | $366,400 | 29 | $369,650 | $347,623 | $574,748 |
| 2022 | $10,784,768 | $641,893 | $463,209 | $396,800 | 33 | $400,650 | $619,159 | $564,349 |
| 2021 | $10,606,084 | $1,979,537 | $487,218 | $423,000 | 36 | $429,730 | $1,773,670 | $577,881 |
| 2020 | $9,113,765 | $1,415,344 | $551,851 | $518,400 | 41 | — | $1,312,044 | $496,110 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Larry R Coffey Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $665K 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 trust is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for churches and evangelism, as well as educational and charitable organizations. Florida College describes its mission as providing an undergraduate experience that integrates the Bible into students’ lives and prepares them for service. Workwell Industries says it creates jobs for people with disabilities, people experiencing homelessness, refugees, and economically challenged individuals. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the trust’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the trust made 28 grants totaling $558,350. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $100,000, with a median grant of $12,000. Among the largest awards were $100,000 to Florida College for amphitheater renovation, $65,000 to YMCA of Greater Louisville for its general fund, $57,850 to North Terrace Church of Christ for evangelism, and $34,800 to Bronx Bilingual Church of Christ for evangelism. Other notable grants included $32,000 to School of Good Works for its general fund and $30,000 to Off the Chain Ministries for its general fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Larry R. Coffey is listed as trustee on the 2024 filing.
Larry R Coffey Charitable Trust is led by Larry R. Coffey, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Larry R. Coffey
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 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 Larry R Coffey Charitable Trust
How much does Larry R Coffey Charitable Trust give each year?
Larry R Coffey Charitable Trust gave $558K across 28 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $366K across 29 grants.
What is Larry R Coffey Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Larry R Coffey Charitable Trust's median grant in 2024 was $12,000, and its average grant was $19,941, across 28 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Larry R Coffey Charitable Trust that year got $52K on average.
Where does Larry R Coffey Charitable Trust give grants?
Larry R Coffey Charitable Trust's top state is Florida, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Kentucky (15%) and New York (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Louisville, KY (3 grants).
Does Larry R Coffey Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 21% of Larry R Coffey Charitable Trust's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 28) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Evangelism" (21 grants).
Who are Larry R Coffey Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Larry R Coffey Charitable Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Florida College ($100,000), YMCA of Grater Louisville ($65,000) and North Terrace Church of Christ ($57,850), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Larry R Coffey Charitable Trust?
Larry R Coffey Charitable Trust reported $11.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $562K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $665K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Larry R Coffey Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for churches and evangelism, as well as educational and charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Larry R Coffey Charitable Trust?
The trust does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Larry R Coffey Charitable Trust's EIN?
Larry R Coffey Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-6168546. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Larry R Coffey Charitable Trust 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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