Owen L Coon Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Owen L Coon Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $450,000 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $75,000 and the largest $325,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$450,000
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$75,000
- Largest grant$325,000
- Assets$11.6 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $400,000 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $325,000 | 2 | $10.3 million |
| 2024 | $400,000 | 3 | $11.0 million |
| 2025 | $450,000 | 3 | $11.6 million |
How to apply
Owen L Coon 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 Owen L Coon Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 3 | $450,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northshore University Healthsystem | Division of integrative medicine | $325,000 |
| Northshore University Healthsystem | Group medicine visits program | $75,000 |
| Northwestern University | Owen l coon debate tournament | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard D Boonstra
- Erik R Segall
- Elizabeth Coon Martin
- Philip R Briggs
- Sara Cavaney
- Greg Berner
- Westley Latka
Questions people ask
Does Owen L Coon Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Owen L Coon Foundation give?
$450,000 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $75,000.
Who runs Owen L Coon Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Richard D Boonstra (Treasurer), Erik R Segall (Secretary/Director), Elizabeth Coon Martin (President/Director) and Philip R Briggs (Vice-President/Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Owen L Coon Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and health.