Coon Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Coon Family Foundation is a private foundation in Austin, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $962,028 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $586,028. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$962,028
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$586,028
- Assets$5.0 million
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2024 was up from $506,500 the year before.
10% of its 2024 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 | $506,500 | 14 | $5.9 million |
| 2024 | $962,028 | 10 | $5.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Coon Family Foundation Attn Jonatha 3939 Bee Cave Road Bldg C-100, Austin, TX 78746 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (512) 328-1184 |
| What to submit | Written request with full program information, tax-exempt determination letter, and statement of need. |
What Coon Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 2 | $601,028 |
| Texas | 3 | $131,000 |
| California | 1 | $100,000 |
| Utah | 2 | $75,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $50,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Charity Buzz | General exempt purpose | $586,028 |
| Jason Mraz Foundation | General exempt purpose | $100,000 |
| The Texas Tribune | General exempt purpose | $75,000 |
| Entrepreneurs Foundation | General exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| The Cleveland Clinic Foundation | General exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| Utah Festival Opera and Musical Theatre | General exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| Utah Pioneer Heritage Arts | General exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Columbia Law School | General exempt purpose | $15,000 |
| Austin Emergency Supply Foundation | General exempt purpose | $6,000 |
| International Storytelling Center | General exempt purpose | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jonathan Coon
- Kirsten Coon
- Samuel Coon
Questions people ask
Does Coon Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Coon Family Foundation give?
$962,028 in tax year 2024, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Coon Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jonathan Coon (Director/President), Kirsten Coon (Director/Vp) and Samuel Coon (Director/Secretary/Treasurer).
What does Coon Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.