Coull Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Coull Foundation is a private foundation in Rancho Palos Verdes, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $498,874 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $33,000 and the largest $125,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$498,874
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$33,000
- Largest grant$125,000
- Assets$12.0 million
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2024 was down from $521,738 the year before.
8% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $500,000 | 13 | $9.3 million |
| 2023 | $521,738 | 14 | $10.5 million |
| 2024 | $498,874 | 12 | $12.0 million |
How to apply
Coull Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Coull Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California. It also paid $37,874 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 5 | $245,000 |
| New York | 3 | $131,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $85,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Providence LCM Women and Children | Charity | $125,000 |
| Torrance Memorial Foundation | Charity | $75,000 |
| Saratoga Sponsor A Scholar | Charity | $65,000 |
| Do No Harm | Charity | $50,000 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | Charity | $35,000 |
| The Hawley Foundation | Charity | $35,000 |
| Jakes Help From Heaven | Charity | $31,000 |
| Fullife Foundation | Charity | $26,588 |
| Children Today Long Beach | Charity | $25,000 |
| The Salvation Army - Just Brass | Charity | $11,286 |
| Secure Beginnings | Charity | $10,000 |
| The Los Angeles Challenge | Charity | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mary Ann Wolfenden
- Robert Wolfenden
Questions people ask
Does Coull Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Coull Foundation give?
$498,874 in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $33,000.
Who runs Coull Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Mary Ann Wolfenden (President/Secretary) and Robert Wolfenden (Vice President/Cfo).
What does Coull Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs and international.