The Coffee Foundation Inc
The Coffee Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. In 2025, it reported 42 grants totaling $1,632,600; the listed grant purposes were “MISSIONS,” and most grant dollars went to recipients in Oklahoma.
The Coffee Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Coffee Foundation Inc gave $1.6M across 42 grants in 2025 (avg $39K), mostly in Oklahoma. 15% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,632,600
- +246.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 42
- +7.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $38,871
- +221.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,250
- Total assets
- $9,920,901
- -5.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (6 of 41, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (87% 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 The Coffee 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: 923 N Robinson, Oklahoma City, OK 73102
Phone: (405) 601-1616
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Coffee Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Jets USA ($624K). Together the top 10 received $1.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
180 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 175 grants of 180 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Oklahoma recipients received 87% of grant dollars. The other reported recipient-state shares were Louisiana, 3%; Georgia, 2%; Minnesota, 2%; and North Carolina, 1%. Listed 2025 recipients also included organizations in Kansas, California, and Washington.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 42 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Coffee Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 41 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $96K; repeat grants $30K. How we count
Medians: $550 first-time, $12K repeat.
- 78% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 386% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 284% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 $273K (2021) to $1.6M (2025). In 2025 it made 42 grants totaling $1.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jets USA Tulsa, OK | Missions | $624,000 |
| Sabri Hanna Pouls Bedari Oklahoma City, OK | Missions | $574,000 |
| PSF Walker, LA | Missions | $50,000 |
| Student Work Development Foundation Norman, OK | Missions | $34,750 |
| Oklahoma Baptist University Shawnee, OK | Missions | $34,000 |
| Max Barnett Norman, OK | Missions | $25,000 |
| Mike Dee Story Sand Springs, OK | Missions | $25,000 |
| Billy Graham Evangelistic Assoc Charlotte, NC | Missions | $24,000 |
| Hope Is Alive Oklahoma City, OK | Missions | $24,000 |
| In Touch Ministries Atlanta, GA | Missions | $24,000 |
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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 | $9,920,901 | $1,117,496 | $1,752,219 | $1,632,600 | 42 | $1,651,191 | $815,573 | $581,294 |
| 2024 | $10,538,112 | $987,491 | $600,866 | $471,570 | 39 | $492,589 | $649,919 | $540,258 |
| 2023 | $10,151,487 | $114,826 | $1,070,412 | $933,010 | 36 | $934,540 | $416,417 | $508,508 |
| 2022 | $11,107,073 | $1,262,635 | $481,902 | $335,810 | 35 | $361,463 | $1,054,842 | $533,693 |
| 2021 | $10,326,340 | $1,056,724 | $359,685 | $272,952 | 28 | $274,202 | $861,458 | $472,489 |
| 2020 | $9,629,336 | $227,276 | $616,804 | $549,450 | 26 | — | $407,814 | $428,810 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Coffee Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $581K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations whose own missions involve discipleship, Christian education, evangelism, missions, and religious broadcasting. For example, Student Work Development Foundation Inc. says it supports training in discipleship, education, evangelism, and missions; Oklahoma Baptist University describes itself as a Christian liberal arts university; and In Touch Ministries Inc. says its mission is to lead people into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and strengthen the local church. Other supported organizations describe work in humanitarian-aid and work internships abroad, Christian schooling, broadcasting the Gospel, and leadership development in Haiti.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 42 grants totaling $1,632,600. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $624,000, with a median of $6,250.
The largest reported grants included $624,000 to JETS USA in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and $574,000 to Sabri Hanna Pouls Bedari in Oklahoma City, both for missions. Other notable grants were $50,000 to PSF in Walker, Louisiana; $34,750 to Student Work Development Foundation in Norman, Oklahoma; $34,000 to Oklahoma Baptist University in Shawnee, Oklahoma; and $24,000 each to Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, Hope Is Alive, and In Touch Ministries.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Virgil Coffee as director/president, Glenn Coffee as director/secretary, Logan Coffee and Justin Coffee as directors, Matt Benjamin as director, and Kent Melton as director/treasurer.
The Coffee Foundation Inc is led by Virgil Coffee, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Virgil Coffee
Director & President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Glenn Coffee
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Justin Coffee
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kent Melton
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Logan Coffee
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt Benjamin
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 The Coffee Foundation Inc
How much does The Coffee Foundation Inc give each year?
The Coffee Foundation Inc gave $1.6M across 42 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $472K across 39 grants.
What is The Coffee Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Coffee Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $6,250, and its average grant was $38,871, across 42 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Coffee Foundation Inc that year got $96K on average.
Where does The Coffee Foundation Inc give grants?
The Coffee Foundation Inc gives mostly in Oklahoma: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Norman, OK (6 grants), El Reno, OK (5 grants), Oklahoma City, OK (4 grants) and Atlanta, GA (3 grants).
Does The Coffee Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 42 grants with a stated purpose on The Coffee Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Missions" (40 grants).
Who are The Coffee Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Coffee Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Jets USA ($624,000), Sabri Hanna Pouls Bedari ($574,000) and PSF ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Coffee Foundation Inc?
The Coffee Foundation Inc reported $9.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $581K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Coffee Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations whose own missions involve discipleship, Christian education, evangelism, missions, and religious broadcasting. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Coffee 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 The Coffee Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Coffee Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1199171. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Coffee 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 9, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). The Coffee Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-coffee-foundation-inc-morg_bd36ffddf3e74ad7b3a9b65295eb581a
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