The Coil Foundation
The Coil Foundation is a private foundation, based in San Francisco, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2020. In 2020, it awarded 4 grants totaling $23K. Net investment income was $2K.
The Coil Foundation at a glance
In short: The Coil Foundation gave $23K across 4 grants in 2020 (avg $6K), mostly in California. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $22,600
- -50.7% vs 2019
- Grants made (2020)
- 4
- -42.9% vs 2019
- Average grant
- $5,650
- -13.6% vs 2019
- Median grant
- $3,050
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who The Coil Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Grace Cathedral ($16K). Together the top 4 received $23K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 11 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2020, annual grant giving ranged from $23K (2020) to $46K (2019). In 2020 it made 4 grants totaling $23K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grace Cathedral San Francisco, CA | To provide worship, civil conversation and service to members of the cathedral and work to transform themselves and the greater community. | $15,500 |
| Turnout Oakland, CA | Maximizing the impact of volunteerism to strengthen lgbtq+ communities | $5,100 |
| San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus San Francisco, CA | To spread a message of hope and perseverance, and to raise money for vital organizations that help feed, shelter, and care for the sick. | $1,000 |
| Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir Oakland, CA | To Support Public Performing Arts | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | — | $24,736 | $40,860 | $22,600 | 4 | $1,530 | $215 |
| 2019 | $16,124 | $74,125 | $59,012 | $45,800 | 7 | $54,962 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Coil Foundation reported a distributable amount of $215 for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Coil Foundation is led by Peter Drake, Executive Director on every filing since 2019; none of the 2 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Peter Drake
Executive Director
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jared Moreno
Secretary
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2020. "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 Coil Foundation
How much does The Coil Foundation give each year?
The Coil Foundation gave $23K across 4 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2019 it gave $46K across 7 grants.
What is The Coil Foundation's typical grant size?
The Coil Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $3,050, and its average grant was $5,650, across 4 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Coil Foundation give grants?
The Coil Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were San Francisco, CA (2 grants) and Oakland, CA (2 grants).
Does The Coil Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2020: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on The Coil Foundation's 2020 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How much is The Coil Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, The Coil Foundation reported a distributable amount of $215 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Coil Foundation's EIN?
The Coil Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-3360039. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 10, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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