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The Old Coot and Maggie Foundation

Preselected recipients only Boise, Idaho · EIN 916571186

The Old Coot and Maggie Foundation is a private foundation in Boise, Idaho. In tax year 2024 it gave $81,400 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $40,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $20,547 the year before.

100% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$20,5473$4.3 million
2024$81,4004$4.5 million

How to apply

The Old Coot and Maggie 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 Old Coot and Maggie Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Oklahoma.

StateGrantsAmount
Oklahoma1$40,000
Georgia2$21,400
New York1$20,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 4 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
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

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Old Coot and Maggie Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does The Old Coot and Maggie Foundation give?

$81,400 in tax year 2024, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.

Who runs The Old Coot and Maggie Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Julie McDonagh (Co-Trustee) and Marie T McDonagh (Co-Trustee).

What does The Old Coot and Maggie Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly human services.

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