Robert M Coffman Excellence in Mathematics Scholarship Fund
Robert M Coffman Excellence in Mathematics Scholarship Fund is a private foundation, based in Marblehead, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 4 grants totaling $2K.
Robert M Coffman Excellence in Mathematics Scholarship Fund at a glance
In short: Robert M Coffman Excellence in Mathematics Scholarship Fund gave $2K across 4 grants in 2021 (avg $511.75), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $2,047
- -62.8% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 4
- -50.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $512
- -25.6% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $500
- Primary geography
- Missouri (76% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Robert M Coffman Excellence in Mathematics Scholarship Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Metropolitan Community College ($1K). Together the top 4 received $2K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 12 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How Robert M Coffman Excellence in Mathematics Scholarship Fund gives
- In 2021 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2021) to $6K (2020). In 2021 it made 4 grants totaling $2K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan Community College Kansas City, MO | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Missouri State University Springfield, MO | Charitable | $500 |
| Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ | Charitable | $500 |
| Lawson High School Lawson, MO | Charitable | $47 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $135 | $2,767 | $2,047 | 4 | $2,767 | $73 |
| 2020 | $2,632 | — | $6,220 | $5,500 | 8 | — | $281 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert M Coffman Excellence in Mathematics Scholarship Fund reported a distributable amount of $73 for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Robert M Coffman Excellence in Mathematics Scholarship Fund is led by Richard M. Coffman, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Richard M. Coffman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Esther S. Coffman (2020–2021) — Trustee · Filing note: Thru 82921
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Robert M Coffman Excellence in Mathematics Scholarship Fund
How much does Robert M Coffman Excellence in Mathematics Scholarship Fund give each year?
Robert M Coffman Excellence in Mathematics Scholarship Fund gave $2K across 4 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $6K across 8 grants.
What is Robert M Coffman Excellence in Mathematics Scholarship Fund's typical grant size?
Robert M Coffman Excellence in Mathematics Scholarship Fund's median grant in 2021 was $500, and its average grant was $512, across 4 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Robert M Coffman Excellence in Mathematics Scholarship Fund give grants?
Robert M Coffman Excellence in Mathematics Scholarship Fund gives mostly in Missouri: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Arizona (24%).
Does Robert M Coffman Excellence in Mathematics Scholarship Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2021: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Robert M Coffman Excellence in Mathematics Scholarship Fund's 2021 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (4 grants).
How much is Robert M Coffman Excellence in Mathematics Scholarship Fund required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Robert M Coffman Excellence in Mathematics Scholarship Fund reported a distributable amount of $73 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Robert M Coffman Excellence in Mathematics Scholarship Fund's EIN?
Robert M Coffman Excellence in Mathematics Scholarship Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-6952492. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 21, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 20, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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