The Coyle Foundation
The Coyle Foundation is a private foundation based in Lake Forest, Illinois. Its 2019 filing is marked as its final return and says it made its final asset distributions through charitable grants that year; all accounts were zero at December 31, 2019. The foundation appears to have wound down and stopped grantmaking.
The Coyle Foundation at a glance
In short: The Coyle Foundation gave $37K across 39 grants in 2019 (avg $945.744), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2019 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2019)
- $36,884
- Grants made (2019)
- 39
- Average grant
- $946
- Median grant
- $250
- Primary geography
- Illinois (81% of itemized 2019 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2019 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2019; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Coyle Foundation
- How to Apply
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The final filing listed Thomas Sally Coyle as the contact and stated that no particular format was required. The foundation appears to have wound down and stopped grantmaking, so these are not current application instructions.
- Review Cycle
- The final filing stated that there were no submission deadlines; this is not a current application cycle.
- Deadline
- The final filing stated that there were no submission deadlines; this is not a current application cycle.
- Contact
Application contact: Thomas Sally Coyle
Mailing address: 1230 N Western Ave 105, Lake Forest, IL 60045
Phone: (847) 234-9024
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Coyle Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2019
The largest 2019 recipient was Bellarmine Jesuit Retreat House ($10K). Together the top 10 received $28K.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 39 grants of 39 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2019, 81% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois, 12% to Wisconsin, 3% to Indiana, 3% to Florida, and 1% to Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2019 grant dollars across all 39 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2019 it made 39 grants totaling $37K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bellarmine Jesuit Retreat House Barrington, IL | Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
| Christo Rey St Martin De Porres Waukegan, IL | Charitable Purposes | $4,000 |
| Archbishop of Piura Piura, IL | Charitable Purposes | $3,000 |
| Univ of Chicago - Booth School of Business Chicago, IL | Charitable Purposes | $2,500 |
| Univ of Wisconsin Foundation Madison, WI | Charitable Purposes | $2,500 |
| Catholic Charities of Lake County Waukegan, IL | Charitable Purposes | $1,500 |
| San Miguel Schools Chicago, IL | Charitable Purposes | $1,500 |
| Christel House International Indianapolis, IN | Charitable Purposes | $1,000 |
| LFLB Rotary Club Foundation Lake Forest, IL | Charitable Purposes | $1,000 |
| Shelterbox USA Sarasota, FL | Charitable Purposes | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $2,300 | $39,534 | $36,884 | 39 | $2,277 | $48 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Coyle Foundation reported a distributable amount of $48 for 2019 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The filing does not state a mission. It says the foundation’s charitable gifts were limited to charitable, religious, literary, scientific, or educational organizations exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code.
Its grantees described a range of activities. Bellarmine Jesuit Retreat House said its mission is to foster spiritual development through retreats and programs. Christel House International said it prepares graduates of affiliated schools for economic mobility and to realize their potential. Big Shoulders Fund said it supports underserved schools providing quality, values-based education. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own work.
Grantmaking
In 2019, the foundation reported 39 grants totaling $36,884. Grants ranged from $250 to $10,000, with a median of $250. The largest grants included $10,000 to Bellarmine Jesuit Retreat House; $4,000 to Christo Rey St Martin de Porres; $3,000 to the Archbishop of Piura; and $2,500 each to the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and the University of Wisconsin Foundation. The filing listed “charitable purposes” as the purpose for these grants.
The filing stated that the foundation did not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Its final filing listed no required application format and no submission deadlines, and said it would make gifts only to qualifying 501(c)(3) organizations. These details are from the final filing and are not current application instructions.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2019 filing listed Thomas Coyle as president, Sally Coyle as treasurer, and Ann L. Coyle as director.
The Coyle Foundation is led by Thomas Coyle, President on the 2019 filing; none of the 3 officers listed in 2019 report compensation.
Officers on the 2019 filing
Thomas Coyle
President
New on the 2019 filing
No compensation reported
Ann L. Coyle
Director
New on the 2019 filing
No compensation reported
Sally Coyle
Treasurer
New on the 2019 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019. "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 Coyle Foundation
How much does The Coyle Foundation give each year?
The Coyle Foundation gave $37K across 39 grants in 2019, according to its 2019 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Coyle Foundation's typical grant size?
The Coyle Foundation's median grant in 2019 was $250, and its average grant was $946, across 39 grants on its 2019 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Coyle Foundation give grants?
The Coyle Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2019 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Wisconsin (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (8 grants), Lake Forest, IL (6 grants), Waukegan, IL (4 grants) and Madison, WI (3 grants).
Who are The Coyle Foundation's largest grantees?
The Coyle Foundation's largest 2019 grantees include Bellarmine Jesuit Retreat House ($10,000), Christo Rey St Martin De Porres ($4,000) and Archbishop of Piura ($3,000), according to its 2019 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2019 grant dollars.
What does The Coyle Foundation fund?
The filing does not state a mission. It says the foundation’s charitable gifts were limited to charitable, religious, literary, scientific, or educational organizations exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Coyle Foundation?
The final filing listed Thomas Sally Coyle as the contact and stated that no particular format was required. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is The Coyle Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2019, The Coyle Foundation reported a distributable amount of $48 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Coyle Foundation's EIN?
The Coyle Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4332526. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 2, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2019
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