The Jim and Diane Coward Family Foundation
The Jim and Diane Coward Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. In its 2024 filing, it reported $330,000 in grants to 19 organizations, including organizations in California and Oregon.
The Jim and Diane Coward Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Jim and Diane Coward Family Foundation gave $330K across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $17K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $330,000
- -6.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- -55.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $17,368
- +111.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $7,693,122
- +0.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (68% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Jim and Diane Coward Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Jim and Diane Coward Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Proud Ground ($100K). Together the top 10 received $315K.
Grant Size Distribution
62 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 59 grants of 62 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 68% of grant dollars went to recipients in California and 30% to recipients in Oregon. Maryland accounted for 2%; New York was listed at 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Jim and Diane Coward Family Foundation gives
- 47% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 83% 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 (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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $330K (2024) to $354K (2023). In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $330K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Proud Ground Portland, OR | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Salesian High School Richmond, CA | Scholarship Fund | $50,000 |
| Community Foundation for Monterey County Monterey, CA | Monterey Opportunity Housing Trust | $40,000 |
| Community Foundation for Monterey County Monterey, CA | Monterey Opportunity Housing Trust (Seed Funds) | $35,000 |
| Montage Health Foundation Monterey, CA | Knox School of Nursing Scholarship Fund | $15,000 |
| Monterey Museum of Art Monterey, CA | To support the catalog for the Nampo Kawakami exhibit | $15,000 |
| Norcal German Shorthaired Pointer Rescue Inc Menlo Park, CA | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Filipino Community of Sacramento and Vicinity Sacramento, CA | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Monterey County Land Watch Salinas, CA | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Preserve Community Foundation Carmel, CA | Preserve Community Foundation Scholarship Fund | $10,000 |
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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 | $7,693,122 | $476,756 | $440,488 | $330,000 | 19 | $350,816 | $389,584 | $422,780 |
| 2023 | $7,656,854 | $220,703 | $430,263 | $353,500 | 43 | $380,381 | $181,798 | $392,619 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Jim and Diane Coward Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $423K 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 working in areas such as affordable homeownership, education and scholarships, health, arts, animal rescue, and land use.
Among the grantees, Proud Ground describes its mission as providing permanently affordable homeownership opportunities through a community land trust model. The Community Foundation for Monterey County says it works to inspire philanthropy and strengthen communities throughout the county. Preserve Community Foundation says its primary mission is to fund educational scholarships for economically disadvantaged children in Monterey County.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 19 grants totaling $330,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $100,000, with a median grant of $10,000.
Notable 2024 grants included $100,000 to Proud Ground for general and unrestricted support; $50,000 to Salesian High School for its scholarship fund; and two grants totaling $75,000 to the Community Foundation for Monterey County for the Monterey Opportunity Housing Trust and seed funds. Other grants included $15,000 to Montage Health Foundation for the Knox School of Nursing Scholarship Fund and $15,000 to Monterey Museum of Art to support a catalog for the Nampo Kawakami exhibit.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Diane Coward as co-president, director, and secretary, and James Coward as co-president, director, and treasurer.
The Jim and Diane Coward Family Foundation is led by Diane Coward, Co- President, Director & Secretary on every filing since 2023; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Diane Coward
Co- President, Director & Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Coward
Co- President, Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 Jim and Diane Coward Family Foundation
How much does The Jim and Diane Coward Family Foundation give each year?
The Jim and Diane Coward Family Foundation gave $330K across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $354K across 43 grants.
What is The Jim and Diane Coward Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Jim and Diane Coward Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $17,368, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Jim and Diane Coward Family Foundation give grants?
The Jim and Diane Coward Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Oregon (30%). The most frequent recipient cities were Monterey, CA (7 grants) and San Ramon, CA (2 grants).
Does The Jim and Diane Coward Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 47% of The Jim and Diane Coward Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 19) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Jim and Diane Coward Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Jim and Diane Coward Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Proud Ground ($100,000), Community Foundation for Monterey County ($75,000 across 2 grants) and Salesian High School ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Jim and Diane Coward Family Foundation?
The Jim and Diane Coward Family Foundation reported $7.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $351K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $423K (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 Jim and Diane Coward Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working in areas such as affordable homeownership, education and scholarships, health, arts, animal rescue, and land use. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Jim and Diane Coward Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Jim and Diane Coward Family Foundation's EIN?
The Jim and Diane Coward Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3077869. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Does The Jim and Diane Coward Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
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 2023–2024
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