The Coins Foundation
The Coins Foundation is a private foundation, based in Latham, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. As of 2021, the organization holds $29K in total assets. In 2021, it awarded 1 grant totaling $40K.
The Coins Foundation at a glance
In short: The Coins Foundation gave $40K across 1 grant in 2021 (avg $40K), mostly in New York. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $40,000
- +25.0% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $40,000
- +150.0% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $40,000
- Total assets
- $29,306
- -0.3% vs 2020
- Primary geography
- New York (100% 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 The Coins Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Bethesda House of Schenectady Inc ($40K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2021 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Coins Foundation 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 $32K (2020) to $40K (2021). In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $40K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bethesda House of Schenectady Inc Schenectady, NY | Support Capital Improvements (Security System). | $40,000 |
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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 | $29,306 | $40,000 | $40,079 | $40,000 | 1 | $40,000 | $1,443 |
| 2020 | $29,385 | $5,000 | $32,034 | $32,000 | 2 | — | $1,447 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Coins Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Coins Foundation is led by Larry Sullivan, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Larry Sullivan
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Catherine Terwilliger
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Derek Leaver
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Werner
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 The Coins Foundation
How much does The Coins Foundation give each year?
The Coins Foundation gave $40K across 1 grant in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $32K across 2 grants.
How large is The Coins Foundation?
The Coins Foundation reported $29K in total assets on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $40K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Coins Foundation operate?
The Coins Foundation has awarded grants in New York.
What is The Coins Foundation's EIN?
The Coins Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3749697. 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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