Larry R Coffey Charitable Trust
The Larry R Coffey Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Louisville, Kentucky, established in 1990. Operating as a 501(c)(3) organization, the trust is tax-exempt and focuses its philanthropic efforts on religious, educational, and charitable causes, with particular emphasis on Christian and Protestant organizations.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$11.0M
+1.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$558K
+52.4% YoY
Grant Count
28
-3.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$20K
+57.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation primarily supports Christian and Protestant organizations with a focus on:
- Religion (52% of recent giving) — particularly evangelical and church-based ministries
- Education (34% of recent giving) — including higher education and student-focused programs
- Social & Human Services (11% of recent giving)
The trust demonstrates a strong commitment to evangelism and religious education, with grant programs specifically designated for evangelism initiatives and general religious charitable purposes.
Grantmaking
The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications. Applicants must contact the foundation directly to inquire about the application process. There are no stated deadlines.
Grant Range
$1,000–$105,000
Review Cycle
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How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation distributes grants nationally with notable concentration in:
- Florida (46% of grants)
- Kentucky
- New York
- Ohio
- Texas
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (2024):
- Total assets: $10,955,615
- Total revenue: $807,866
- Total expenses: $600,151
- Net income: $207,715
- Total liabilities: $0
Investment Income: The foundation's revenue is primarily derived from investment income and dividends ($342,538 in 2023), with minimal contributions from grants or donations.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $10,955,615 | $10,747,900 | $10,784,768 |
| Revenue | $807,866 | $364,773 | $641,893 |
| Expenses | $600,151 | $401,641 | $463,209 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $561,600 | $369,650 | $400,650 |
| Net Investment Income | $610,786 | $347,623 | $619,159 |
| Distributable Amount | $664,802 | $574,748 | $564,349 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
167 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Larry R Coffey — Trustee and Founder (10 hours per week commitment, no compensation)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LARRY R COFFEY | TRUSTEE | 10 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 504 Bedfordshire Road Louisville, Kentucky 40222
Phone: (502) 426-2751
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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