The Coulson Foundation
The Coulson Foundation is a private foundation, based in Little Rock, AR. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $257K. Net investment income was $918K.
The Coulson Foundation at a glance
In short: The Coulson Foundation gave $257K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $37K), mostly in Arkansas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $256,850
- +6.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- -30.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $36,693
- +52.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,597,777
- +2.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Arkansas (81% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Coulson Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Baptist Health Foundation ($100K). Together the top 7 received $257K.
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 46 grants of 53 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Coulson Foundation gives
- Giving grew 125% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 211% 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $114K (2022) to $317K (2021). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $257K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Baptist Health Foundation Little Rock, AR | General Support | $100,000 |
| Clinton Foundation Little Rock, AR | General Support | $100,000 |
| Steven Smith Ministry Cypress, TX | General Support | $50,000 |
| Pulaski County Sheriff's Foundation Little Rock, AR | General Support | $5,000 |
| Heights Neighborhood Association Little Rock, AR | General Support | $1,000 |
| Arkansas Cinema Society Little Rock, AR | General Support | $500 |
| Ar Black Hall of Fame Little Rock, AR | General Support | $350 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,597,777 | $961,687 | $312,095 | $256,850 | 7 | $262,175 | $918,107 | $124,166 |
| 2024 | $2,530,139 | $327,748 | $288,084 | $240,250 | 10 | $242,675 | $281,798 | $126,607 |
| 2023 | $2,380,044 | $124,222 | $169,875 | $129,100 | 9 | $132,014 | $85,817 | $119,612 |
| 2022 | $2,207,806 | $64,256 | $136,123 | $114,033 | 15 | $114,033 | $43,291 | $123,196 |
| 2021 | $2,647,819 | $193,758 | $348,102 | $317,334 | 12 | $317,334 | $165,288 | $134,014 |
| 2020 | $2,611,031 | $-54,474 | $260,476 | $232,834 | 10 | — | $20,474 | $125,751 |
| 2019 | $2,660,730 | $724,947 | $222,848 | $191,092 | 13 | — | $700,193 | $125,200 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Coulson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $124K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Coulson Foundation is led by Beth G. Coulson, President since 2022 (on filings since 2019); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Beth G. Coulson
President
Trustee → President, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael B. Coulson
Director
Trustee → Director, 2022
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Eddie Martin
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Lance West (2022) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Coulson Foundation
How much does The Coulson Foundation give each year?
The Coulson Foundation gave $257K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $240K across 10 grants.
What is The Coulson Foundation's typical grant size?
The Coulson Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $36,693, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Coulson Foundation give grants?
The Coulson Foundation gives mostly in Arkansas: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Texas (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Little Rock, AR (6 grants).
Does The Coulson Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Coulson Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Coulson Foundation's largest grantees?
The Coulson Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Baptist Health Foundation ($100,000), Clinton Foundation ($100,000) and Steven Smith Ministry ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 97% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Coulson Foundation?
The Coulson Foundation reported $2.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $262K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $124K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Coulson Foundation's EIN?
The Coulson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-1666318. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 15, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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