The Old Coot and Maggie Foundation
The Old Coot and Maggie Foundation is a private foundation, based in Boise, ID. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $81K. Net investment income was $1.5M.
The Old Coot and Maggie Foundation at a glance
In short: The Old Coot and Maggie Foundation gave $81K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $20K), top state Oklahoma. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $81,400
- +296.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $20,350
- +197.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $4,444,836
- +55.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (49% 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 Old Coot and Maggie Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Peace Place ($40K). Together the top 4 received $81K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 12 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Old Coot and Maggie Foundation gives
- Giving grew 409% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 44% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $179 (2022) to $266K (2020). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $81K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Peace Place Oklahoma, OK | Peace place, inc. Empowers survivors and families and engages our communities to break the cycle of domestic violence | $40,000 |
| International Resuce Committee New York, NY | For over 90 years, the international rescue committee (IRC) has helped people affected by conflict and disaster. | $20,000 |
| Athen's Wellness Clinic Athens, GA | Awc is a non-profit health clinic in athens, Georgia, thatprovides free, comprehensive healthcareto low- to no income members of the northeast Georgia | $20,000 |
| Lydia's Place Watkinsville, GA | At lydia's place, our programs are designed to empower young adults as they transition from foster care or homelessness to independent living. | $1,400 |
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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 | $4,444,836 | $1,796,013 | $120,181 | $81,400 | 4 | $86,959 | $1,489,135 | $197,560 |
| 2023 | $2,854,380 | $-13,306 | $50,316 | $20,547 | 3 | $22,432 | $15,678 | $210,240 |
| 2022 | $2,918,002 | $1,629,200 | $94,047 | $179 | 1 | $75,380 | $6,533 | $227,163 |
| 2021 | $1,382,849 | $1,410,903 | $101,894 | $16,000 | 1 | $101,894 | $10,903 | $65,296 |
| 2020 | $73,840 | $194,540 | $268,732 | $265,500 | 3 | — | $735 | $5,200 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Old Coot and Maggie Foundation reported a distributable amount of $198K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Old Coot and Maggie Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Julie McDonagh
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marie T. McDonagh
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Julie Deblieck (2020–2022) — Co-Trustee
- Former: Marie T. Underwood (2020–2022) — Co-Trustee
- Former: Robert J. McDonagh (2020–2022) — Co-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 Old Coot and Maggie Foundation
How much does The Old Coot and Maggie Foundation give each year?
The Old Coot and Maggie Foundation gave $81K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $21K across 3 grants.
What is The Old Coot and Maggie Foundation's typical grant size?
The Old Coot and Maggie Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $20,350, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Old Coot and Maggie Foundation give grants?
The Old Coot and Maggie Foundation's top state is Oklahoma, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Georgia (26%) and New York (25%).
Does The Old Coot and Maggie Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on The Old Coot and Maggie Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is The Old Coot and Maggie Foundation?
The Old Coot and Maggie Foundation reported $4.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $87K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $198K (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 is The Old Coot and Maggie Foundation's EIN?
The Old Coot and Maggie Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-6571186. 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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