The Coughlin Foundation
The Coughlin Foundation is a private foundation, based in Tulsa, OK. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $163K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $30K.
The Coughlin Foundation at a glance
In short: The Coughlin Foundation gave $30K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in Oklahoma. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $30,000
- +20.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,000
- -40.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $162,653
- +12.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (83% 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 Coughlin Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Friends of Catholic Education ($25K). Together the top 2 received $30K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Coughlin Foundation gives
- Giving grew 20% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 397% 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 $25K (2020) to $30K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $30K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Catholic Education Tulsa, OK | Tuition Assistance | $25,000 |
| Midwest Augustinians Chicago, IL | General Fund | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $162,653 | $50,000 | $31,400 | $30,000 | 2 | $30,000 | $7,553 |
| 2023 | $144,053 | $50,000 | $27,815 | $25,000 | 1 | $26,407 | $5,933 |
| 2022 | $121,868 | $54,000 | $26,400 | $25,000 | 1 | $25,700 | $5,113 |
| 2021 | $94,268 | $49,000 | $27,600 | $25,000 | 1 | $26,300 | $3,854 |
| 2020 | $72,868 | $49,000 | $25,065 | $25,000 | 1 | — | $2,680 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Coughlin Foundation reported a distributable amount of $8K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Coughlin Foundation's only listed officer is Margaret M. Coughlin, Agent since 2024 (on filings since 2023) (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2024 filing
Margaret M. Coughlin
Agent
Trustee → Agent, 2024
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Matthew F. Coughlin (2020–2022) — Trustee
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 Coughlin Foundation
How much does The Coughlin Foundation give each year?
The Coughlin Foundation gave $30K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $25K across 1 grant.
How large is The Coughlin Foundation?
The Coughlin Foundation reported $163K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $30K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $8K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Coughlin Foundation operate?
The Coughlin Foundation has awarded grants in Illinois, Oklahoma.
What is The Coughlin Foundation's EIN?
The Coughlin Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-6587146. 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
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