The Cornelius J & Ellen P Coakley Family
The Cornelius J & Ellen P Coakley Family is a private foundation based in Fairfax, Virginia. In 2024, it gave 20 grants totaling $471,485 to organizations in several states and the District of Columbia.
The Cornelius J & Ellen P Coakley Family at a glance
In short: The Cornelius J & Ellen P Coakley Family gave $471K across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $24K), top state Virginia. 50% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $471,485
- +6.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- +11.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $23,574
- -3.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $14,000
- Total assets
- $9,060,161
- +3.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (10 of 20, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (47% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Cornelius J & Ellen P Coakley Family
- How to Apply
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The filing lists Maria Coakley David as the contact. Applicants should submit a statement describing their organization’s charitable purpose and the expenditures the contribution would fund. Awards are restricted to 501(c)(3) organizations. The filing lists no deadline.
- Contact
Application contact: Maria Coakley David Co C J Coakley
Mailing address: 3443 N Venice Street, Arlington, VA 22207
Phone: (703) 573-0540
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Cornelius J & Ellen P Coakley Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Raymond a Wood Foundation ($93K). Together the top 10 received $404K.
Grant Size Distribution
61 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 50 grants of 61 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia (47%), Maryland (26%), South Carolina (13%), the District of Columbia (10%), and New York (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Cornelius J & Ellen P Coakley Family open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 20 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $36K. How we count
Medians: $7K first-time, $16K repeat.
- 40% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 903% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 99% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $47K (2021) to $471K (2024). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $471K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Raymond a Wood Foundation Ocean City, MD | To Further the Charitable Purposes | $93,000 |
| The Jennifer Bush Lawson Foundation Falls Church, VA | To Further the Charitable Purposes | $91,000 |
| Clemson University Foundation Clemson, SC | To Further the Charitable Purposes | $60,250 |
| Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Vienna, VA | To Further the Charitable Purposes | $51,000 |
| Make a Wish Bethesda, MD | To Further the Charitable Purposes | $27,500 |
| American Ballet Theater New York, NY | To Further the Charitable Purposes | $20,000 |
| Kennedy Center Washington, DC | To Further the Charitable Purposes | $16,700 |
| Catholic Charities Arlington, VA | To Further the Charitable Purposes | $15,000 |
| St Agnes Catholic School Arlington, VA | To Further the Charitable Purposes | $15,000 |
| Washington Jesuit Academy Washington, DC | To Further the Charitable Purposes | $15,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,060,161 | $587,625 | $652,129 | $471,485 | 20 | $471,485 | $69,218 | $475,590 |
| 2023 | $8,786,072 | $198,287 | $444,247 | $440,920 | 18 | $440,920 | $72,630 | $419,305 |
| 2022 | $8,935,630 | $241,637 | $150,263 | $132,650 | 8 | $132,650 | $64,416 | $446,609 |
| 2021 | $10,849,614 | $359,437 | $65,543 | $47,000 | 5 | $47,000 | $267,742 | $451,343 |
| 2020 | $7,704,934 | $875,591 | $477,718 | $469,500 | 10 | — | $731,129 | $312,283 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Cornelius J & Ellen P Coakley Family reported a distributable amount of $476K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. For example, the Raymond A. Wood Foundation describes its mission as improving quality of life for hypothalamic-pituitary brain tumor survivors through education, technology, and access to evolving treatments. The Ellington Fund says it supports Duke Ellington School programs and provides scholarship assistance to graduates pursuing college or professional careers. Clemson University Foundation describes its purpose as promoting Clemson University’s educational and scientific research work.
Other 2024 grantees include March of Dimes, which says it works for the health of mothers and babies through research, education, advocacy, and programs, and National Capital Treatment and Recovery, which describes its work as healing people, families, and communities affected by substance use disorders and related mental health conditions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 20 grants totaling $471,485. Grant amounts ranged from $3,400 to $93,000, with a median grant of $14,000. Its largest grants included $93,000 to the Raymond A. Wood Foundation, $91,000 to the Jennifer Bush Lawson Foundation, $60,250 to Clemson University Foundation, and $51,000 to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Other grants included $27,500 to Make-A-Wish, $20,000 to American Ballet Theater, and $16,700 to the Kennedy Center. The filing lists the purposes of these grants as furthering the recipients’ charitable purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Maria Coakley David as president, treasurer, and director. It lists Cornelius J Coakley, Liam F Coakley, and Michael D Coakley as directors.
The Cornelius J & Ellen P Coakley Family is led by Maria Coakley David, President, Treasurer & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Maria Coakley David
President, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cornelius J. Coakley
Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Liam F. Coakley
Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael D. Coakley
Director
On filings since 2020
10 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 Cornelius J & Ellen P Coakley Family
How much does The Cornelius J & Ellen P Coakley Family give each year?
The Cornelius J & Ellen P Coakley Family gave $471K across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $441K across 18 grants.
What is The Cornelius J & Ellen P Coakley Family's typical grant size?
The Cornelius J & Ellen P Coakley Family's median grant in 2024 was $14,000, and its average grant was $23,574, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Cornelius J & Ellen P Coakley Family that year got $11K on average.
Where does The Cornelius J & Ellen P Coakley Family give grants?
The Cornelius J & Ellen P Coakley Family's top state is Virginia, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Maryland (26%) and South Carolina (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Arlington, VA (5 grants), Washington, DC (4 grants) and Vienna, VA (2 grants).
Who are The Cornelius J & Ellen P Coakley Family's largest grantees?
The Cornelius J & Ellen P Coakley Family's largest 2024 grantees include Raymond a Wood Foundation ($93,000), The Jennifer Bush Lawson Foundation ($91,000) and Clemson University Foundation ($60,250), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Cornelius J & Ellen P Coakley Family?
The Cornelius J & Ellen P Coakley Family reported $9.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $471K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $476K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Cornelius J & Ellen P Coakley Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. For example, the Raymond A. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Cornelius J & Ellen P Coakley Family?
The filing lists Maria Coakley David as the contact. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Cornelius J & Ellen P Coakley Family's EIN?
The Cornelius J & Ellen P Coakley Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1851618. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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