The Coffman Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Coffman Foundation is a private foundation in Kildeer, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $65,000 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $10,000. 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$65,000
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.7 million
- New grantees23%
Giving in 2025 was down from $70,000 the year before.
23% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $68,000 | 12 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $70,000 | 12 | $1.5 million |
| 2025 | $65,000 | 13 | $1.7 million |
How to apply
The Coffman 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 The Coffman Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 5 | $25,000 |
| Virginia | 4 | $20,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $5,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Forest College Office of Annual Giving | General | $10,000 |
| American Battlefield Trust | General | $5,000 |
| American Civil War Museum | General | $5,000 |
| Blue & Gray Educational Society | Generalgeneral | $5,000 |
| Drake University | General | $5,000 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | General | $5,000 |
| Northern Illinois Foodbank | General | $5,000 |
| The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation | General | $5,000 |
| The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International | General | $5,000 |
| Susan G Komen | General | $5,000 |
| Council for Exceptional Children | Generalgeneralgeneral | $5,000 |
| Dystonia Medical Research Foundation | Generalgeneral | $2,500 |
| Orphans of the Storm | General | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Darrell Hammond
- Melissa Rangel
Questions people ask
Does The Coffman Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Coffman Foundation give?
$65,000 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Coffman Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Darrell Hammond (Director, President, VP) and Melissa Rangel (Director, Sec'y, Treas).
What does The Coffman Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and health.