The Richard and Jean Coyne
The Richard and Jean Coyne is a private foundation based in Belmont, California. It supports graphic design workshops, scholarships, and mentoring programs, including programs that help high school students prepare portfolios for graphic arts college admissions and scholarships.
The Richard and Jean Coyne at a glance
In short: The Richard and Jean Coyne gave $85K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $28K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $85,000
- -89.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- -88.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $28,333
- -6.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $2,792,504
- +3.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (59% 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 Richard and Jean Coyne
- How to Apply
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Applications should be made through the organization’s website. Submissions may be made at any time. Awards are restricted to programs whose purpose is to develop high school student portfolios for graphic arts college admissions and scholarships.
- Review Cycle
- Submissions may be made at any time.
- Deadline
- Submissions may be made at any time.
- Contact
Application contact: Patrick S Coyne
Mailing address: PO Box 889, Belmont, CA 94025
Phone: (650) 326-6040
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Richard and Jean Coyne funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Minneapolis College of Art and Design ($35K). Together the top 3 received $85K.
Grant Size Distribution
104 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 84 grants of 104 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 59% of grant dollars went to recipients in California and 41% to recipients in Minnesota.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Richard and Jean Coyne gives
- Giving fell 89% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 29% 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 $85K (2024) to $800K (2022). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $85K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis College of Art and Design Minneapolis, MN | Purpose of grant or contribution: scholarships for high-school students attending pre-college summer session. | $35,000 |
| Aiga San Diego Link San Diego, CA | Purpose of grant or contribution: funding graphic design portfolio workshops for high school students. | $30,000 |
| The Light Bringer Project Pasadena, CA | Purpose of grant or contribution: funding graphic design portfolio preparation program for high school students. | $20,000 |
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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 | $2,792,504 | $167,523 | $85,252 | $85,000 | 3 | $85,000 | $167,523 | $289,396 |
| 2023 | $2,704,911 | $918,033 | $793,366 | $790,000 | 26 | $790,000 | $174,263 | $256,318 |
| 2022 | $2,579,128 | $241,594 | $804,083 | $800,000 | 26 | $800,000 | $241,594 | $291,706 |
| 2021 | $3,139,534 | $619,255 | $754,557 | $750,000 | 25 | $750,000 | $221,706 | $290,375 |
| 2020 | $3,274,836 | $478,149 | $704,005 | $698,500 | 24 | — | $178,149 | $250,630 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Richard and Jean Coyne reported a distributable amount of $289K 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
The foundation reports direct charitable activity in graphic design workshops, scholarships, and mentor programs. Its stated award restrictions focus on programs developing high school student portfolios for graphic arts college admissions and scholarships.
Among its 2024 grantees, Minneapolis College of Art and Design describes its mission as providing a transformative education and supportive community for creative students of all backgrounds to work, collaborate, and lead confidently.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 3 grants totaling $85,000. Grants ranged from $20,000 to $35,000, with a median grant of $30,000. The largest grants were $35,000 to Minneapolis College of Art and Design for scholarships for high school students attending a pre-college summer session; $30,000 to AIGA San Diego Link for graphic design portfolio workshops for high school students; and $20,000 to The Light Bringer Project for a graphic design portfolio preparation program for high school students.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Patrick S Coyne as president, Martha R Coyne and Lauren Coyne as vice presidents, Eric P Coyne as treasurer, and Paul F Coyne as secretary.
The Richard and Jean Coyne is led by Patrick S. Coyne, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Patrick S. Coyne
President
Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric P. Coyne
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Martha R. Coyne
Vice President
Secretary → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lauren Coyne
Vice President
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul F. Coyne
Secretary
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jean A. Coyne (2020–2022) — President
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 Richard and Jean Coyne
How much does The Richard and Jean Coyne give each year?
The Richard and Jean Coyne gave $85K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $790K across 26 grants.
What is The Richard and Jean Coyne's typical grant size?
The Richard and Jean Coyne's median grant in 2024 was $30,000, and its average grant was $28,333, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Richard and Jean Coyne give grants?
The Richard and Jean Coyne gives mostly in California: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Minnesota (41%).
Does The Richard and Jean Coyne give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on The Richard and Jean Coyne's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is The Richard and Jean Coyne?
The Richard and Jean Coyne reported $2.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $85K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $289K (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 Richard and Jean Coyne fund?
The foundation reports direct charitable activity in graphic design workshops, scholarships, and mentor programs. Its stated award restrictions focus on programs developing high school student portfolios for graphic arts college admissions and scholarships. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Richard and Jean Coyne?
Applications should be made through the organization’s website. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Richard and Jean Coyne's EIN?
The Richard and Jean Coyne's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-0259860. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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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