The Coolidge Foundation
The Coolidge Foundation is a private foundation, based in Houston, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $1.3M. Net investment income was $924K.
The Coolidge Foundation at a glance
In short: The Coolidge Foundation gave $1.3M across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $625K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,250,000
- -58.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $625,000
- -79.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $625,000
- Total assets
- $4,067,064
- +41.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Coolidge Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Texas A&M University 12TH Man Foundation ($1.0M). Together the top 2 received $1.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 3 grants of 8 (38%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Coolidge Foundation gives
- Giving grew 213% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 778% of 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $200K (2020) to $4.0M (2022). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas A&M University 12TH Man Foundation College Station, TX | General Support | $1,000,000 |
| Homelessness to Hope Covenant House Texas Houston, TX | General Support | $250,000 |
Ready to take the next step with The Coolidge Foundation?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,067,064 | $1,007,782 | $1,353,556 | $1,250,000 | 2 | $1,260,287 | $923,513 | $161,898 |
| 2023 | $2,868,155 | $361,011 | $3,185,339 | $3,000,000 | 1 | $3,053,230 | $235,335 | $254,626 |
| 2022 | $6,733,551 | $111,334 | $4,116,266 | $4,000,000 | 1 | $4,049,505 | $331,150 | $377,125 |
| 2021 | $10,810,681 | $5,281,659 | $455,418 | $400,000 | 1 | $409,088 | $245,084 | $234,158 |
| 2020 | $6,064,157 | $5,752,332 | $257,283 | $200,000 | 3 | — | $2,705,818 | $217,365 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Coolidge Foundation reported a distributable amount of $162K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Coolidge Foundation is led by David L. Coolidge, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David L. Coolidge
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Coolidge Foundation
How much does The Coolidge Foundation give each year?
The Coolidge Foundation gave $1.3M across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3.0M across 1 grant.
How large is The Coolidge Foundation?
The Coolidge Foundation reported $4.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $162K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Coolidge Foundation operate?
The Coolidge Foundation has awarded grants in Texas.
What is The Coolidge Foundation's EIN?
The Coolidge Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-6914930. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Coolidge Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in The Coolidge Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders with grantees in common, and similar funders in Texas
San Angelo Area Foundation
San Angelo, TX
The San Angelo Area Foundation supports a broad range of charitable needs, including health, education, arts, social services, and youth development, benefiting communities in 17 counties around San Angelo, Texas. Its 2024 grants had a median of about $24,000; it does not accept requests by email or traditional mail, but organizations may apply online.
Assets
$273.2M
Grants
158
Total Given
$10.0M
Halliburton Foundation Inc
Houston, TX
The foundation funds education and health organizations, with recent grants mainly supporting colleges, universities, and health institutions. In 2024, grants ranged from $1,125 to $355,884, with a median of $19,000; awards went to organizations in multiple states, with the largest share in Texas. It accepts requests by letter stating the amount and intended use, and its policy does not limit giving to preselected organizations.
Assets
$8.4M
Grants
54
Total Given
$2.0M
Dallas Jewish Community Foundation
Dallas, TX
The Dallas Jewish Community Foundation distributes donor-directed grants and supports charitable, educational, healthcare, and social-service initiatives, including Jewish community organizations and scholarships. Its 2025 grants had a median of $19,240, with 51% of grant dollars going to Texas recipients; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$329.8M
Grants
579
Total Given
$52.9M
Greater Houston Community Foundation
Houston, TX
The Foundation makes grants through donor-advised and other donor-established funds for public benefit, human services, education, and health, including initiatives addressing economic mobility and poverty in Harris County. In 2024, its median grant was $25,000; it serves Greater Houston, while grants also go to recipients elsewhere in Texas and beyond. It does not accept proposals for the upcoming High-Impact Grantmaking cycle and plans to invite selected organizations or collaboratives to apply.
Assets
$1.1B
Grants
1,724
Total Given
$232.3M
Communities Foundation of Texas Inc
Dallas, TX
Communities Foundation of Texas funds a broad range of community needs, including health, education, housing, and community development, primarily in North Texas and across Texas. Its 2025 grants had a median of about $18,800, though amounts varied widely; nearly all opportunities are by invitation, with some specific programs open for applications.
Assets
$1.2B
Grants
2,209
Total Given
$209.2M
The United Way of Central Maryland Inc
Baltimore, MD
United Way of Central Maryland funds community organizations and projects addressing basic needs, family stability, education, housing, health, and economic advancement in Baltimore City and Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Carroll, Harford, and Howard counties. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,067 to $461,984, with a median of $15,078; specific opportunities use competitive applications, but the profile does not state whether general unsolicited requests are accepted.
Assets
$51.1M
Grants
216
Total Given
$10.6M
More similar funders
More Funders in Texas
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from The Coolidge Foundation's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
The Coolidge Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?