Coghill Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Coghill Family Foundation is a private foundation in Springfield, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $673,665 in 26 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$673,665
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$12.0 million
- New grantees54%
Giving in 2024 was up from $384,888 the year before.
54% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $384,888 | 17 | $12.1 million |
| 2024 | $673,665 | 26 | $12.0 million |
How to apply
Coghill Family 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 Coghill Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Illinois. It also paid $31,965 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 14 | $350,200 |
| New York | 2 | $78,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $50,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $36,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $35,000 |
| California | 2 | $32,500 |
| Arizona | 1 | $25,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $25,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City Colleges of Chicago Foundation | Educational | $100,000 |
| Lymphoma Research Foundation | Research | $53,000 |
| Invest for Kids | Educational | $50,000 |
| Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation | Research | $50,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Plymouth Place | Community assistance - senior living | $37,500 |
| Texas Christian University | Educational | $36,000 |
| London Business School | Educational | $31,965 |
| Planned Parenthood | Healthcare services | $30,000 |
| Deming Centers & Entrepreneurship | Educational | $25,000 |
| Nfte | Education support and awareness | $25,000 |
| Univesity of Michigan | Educational | $25,000 |
| College Possible Chicago | Educational | $25,000 |
| Milken Institute | Financial and educational resources | $25,000 |
| University of Arizona Foundation | Educational | $25,000 |
| Bernie's Books | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Chicago Children's Museum | Educational | $10,000 |
| Greenhouse Scholars | Educational | $10,000 |
| Nazareth Academy | Educational | $10,000 |
| Blue Scholars Initiative Inc | Educational | $10,000 |
| Light of Love Ministry | Charitable | $10,000 |
| All Within My Hands | Educational | $7,500 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Chicago | Mentoring program for youth | $5,000 |
| Hinsdale Humane Society | Care and adoption of abandoned animals | $5,000 |
| Fighting for Futures | Educational | $5,000 |
| Butler National Golf Club - Birdies for Charity | Children's charities support | $2,700 |
Officers and trustees
- Clint D Coghill
- James P Schuler
- Margaret A Coghill
Questions people ask
Does Coghill Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Coghill Family Foundation give?
$673,665 in tax year 2024, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Coghill Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Clint D Coghill (President), James P Schuler (Director) and Margaret A Coghill (Secretary).
What does Coghill Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and health.