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The John Coyne Foundation

Preselected recipients only Laguna Beach, California · EIN 861938953

The John Coyne Foundation is a private foundation in Laguna Beach, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $3.6 million in 1 grant; the typical grant was $3.6 million and the largest $3.6 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $2.3 million the year before.

0% of its 2025 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$2.6 million3$3.9 million
2024$2.3 million1$1.8 million
2025$3.6 million1$1.7 million

How to apply

The John Coyne 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The John Coyne Foundation funds

Grants paid in 2025

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Team Ireland Motorsport FoundationFostering Amateur sports$3.6 million

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The John Coyne Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The John Coyne Foundation give?

$3.6 million in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $3.6 million.

Who runs The John Coyne Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists John F Coyne (Director/President).

What does The John Coyne Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly international.

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