Coghill Family Foundation
Invitation OnlySpringfield, Illinois · EIN 61-1434101 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$674K
Organizations funded26
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$12M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $36,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
44% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Colleges of Chicago Foundation | Chicago, IL | Educational | $100,000 |
| Lymphoma Research Foundation | New York, NY | Research | $53,000 |
| Invest for Kids | Chicago, IL | Educational | $50,000 |
| Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation | Boston, MA | Research | $50,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Plymouth Place | LA Grange Park, IL | Community assistance - senior living | $37,500 |
| Texas Christian University | Fort Worth, TX | Educational | $36,000 |
| London Business School | UK | Educational | $31,965 |
| Planned Parenthood | Chicago, IL | Healthcare services | $30,000 |
| Deming Centers & Entrepreneurship | Boulder, CO | Educational | $25,000 |
| Nfte | New York, NY | Education support and awareness | $25,000 |
| Univesity of Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI | Educational | $25,000 |
| College Possible Chicago | Chicago, IL | Educational | $25,000 |
| Milken Institute | Santa Monica, CA | Financial and educational resources | $25,000 |
| University of Arizona Foundation | Tuscan, AZ | Educational | $25,000 |
| Bernie's Books | Lake Bluff, IL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Chicago Children's Museum | Chicago, IL | Educational | $10,000 |
| Greenhouse Scholars | Boulder, CO | Educational | $10,000 |
| Nazareth Academy | LA Grange Park, IL | Educational | $10,000 |
| Blue Scholars Initiative Inc | Pinecrest, FL | Educational | $10,000 |
| Light of Love Ministry | Riverside, IL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| All Within My Hands | San Rafael, CA | Educational | $7,500 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Chicago | Chicago, IL | Mentoring program for youth | $5,000 |
| Hinsdale Humane Society | Hinsdale, IL | Care and adoption of abandoned animals | $5,000 |
| Fighting for Futures | Chicago, IL | Educational | $5,000 |
| Butler National Golf Club - Birdies for Charity | Oak Brook, IL | Children's charities support | $2,700 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $673,665 | 26 |
| 2023 | $384,888 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533179349102563
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 61-1434101
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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