Coghlin Family Foundation
Historical FunderWestborough, Massachusetts · EIN 04-3519886 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$248K
Organizations funded53
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$156K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $300 and $1,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | JAMES W COGHLIN SR |
|---|---|
| Address | 27 OTIS STREET STE 300, WESTBOROUGH MA 01581 |
| Phone | 5087134714 |
| Form and materials | WRITTEN APPLICATION DESCRIBING THE CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION AND THE ACTIVITY FOR WHICH THE FUNDS ARE SOUGHT. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
13% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detectogether | Westborough, MA | Education | $104,947 |
| Golf Fights Cancer | Norton, MA | Community | $60,000 |
| Nichols College | Dudley, MA | Education | $25,000 |
| United Way of Central Ma | Worcester, MA | Community | $10,000 |
| Worcester State University | Worcester, MA | Education | $5,000 |
| Mass Fiscal Alliance | Boston, MA | Community | $4,000 |
| Why Mesherry's House | Worcester, MA | Community | $4,000 |
| Juniper Outreach Foundation | Paxton, MA | Community | $2,500 |
| Worcester Regional Research Bureau | Worcester, MA | Community | $2,500 |
| Shrewsbury Youth & Family Services | Shrewsbury, MA | Community | $2,000 |
| Bay Path University | Longmeadow, MA | Education | $1,500 |
| Paragus Strategic It | Hadley, MA | Community | $1,500 |
| Anna Maria College | Paxton, MA | Education | $1,000 |
| Choroideremia Research Foundation | Springfield, MA | Community | $1,000 |
| Health Network Foundation | Cleveland, OH | Community | $1,000 |
| Old Sturbridge Village | Sturbridge, MA | Community | $1,000 |
| Ryan Twohey Scholarsip Fund | Phillipston, MA | Community | $1,000 |
| St Annes Parish | Shrewsbury, MA | Community | $1,000 |
| St Johns High School | Shrewsbury, MA | Education | $1,000 |
| Worcester Academy | Worcester, MA | Education | $1,000 |
| Worcester State Foundation | Worcester, MA | Education | $1,000 |
| Aztechs 157 Robotics | Marlborough, MA | Community | $1,000 |
| Joseph and Leslie Carr Foundation | Lancaster, MA | Community | $1,000 |
| Lupus Foundation of America | Washington, DC | Community | $1,000 |
| Missing Dogs Massachusetts | Peabody, MA | Community | $1,000 |
| Rotary Club of Westborough | Westborough, MA | Community | $1,000 |
| Seven Hills Foundation | Worcester, MA | Community | $1,000 |
| Shrewsbury Public Library Fnd | Shrewsbury, MA | Community | $1,000 |
| Whitinsville Christian School | Whitinsville, MA | Community | $1,000 |
| Als-One | Whitman, MA | Community | $500 |
| Notre Dame Academy | Worcester, MA | Community | $500 |
| First Congregational Church of Boylston | Boylston, MA | Community | $500 |
| Kaitlyn Langlois Memorial Foundation | Spencer, MA | Community | $500 |
| Mgh Ftd Unit | Boston, MA | Community | $500 |
| National Philanthropic Trust Quinlivan Family Fnd | Jenkintown, PA | Community | $500 |
| Open Sky Community Services | Worcester, MA | Community | $500 |
| St John's Food for the Poor Program | Worcester, MA | Community | $500 |
| Carrol School for the Blind | Newton, MA | Education | $300 |
| Mark Fidrych Foundation | Northborough, MA | Community | $300 |
| Red Cloud Indian School | Pine Ridge, SD | Community | $300 |
| Abdella Center for Ethics | Shrewsbury, MA | Community | $300 |
| Boston Conservatory Berklee | Boston, MA | Education | $300 |
| Notre Dame Health Care | Worcester, MA | Community | $300 |
| Umass Memorial Health-Center for Cancer Excellence | Worcester, MA | Community | $300 |
| Town of W Boylston Bandstand Com | West Boylston, MA | Community | $285 |
| Downs Syndrome Society of Ri | West Warwick, RI | Community | $250 |
| Friends of Casco Bay | South Portland, ME | Community | $250 |
| Harpswell Heritage Land Trust | Harpswell, ME | Community | $250 |
| Knights of Columbus | Shrewsbury, MA | Community | $250 |
| Millbury Lions Foundation | Millbury, MA | Community | $200 |
| Ancient Order of Hibernians -Div #36-Worcester | Worcester, MA | Community | $200 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute | Boston, MA | Community | $200 |
| Worcester Animal Rescue League | Worcester, MA | Community | $200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $248,132 | 53 |
| 2023 | $93,710 | 50 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 5, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543099349100319
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-3519886
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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