The Coffey Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyLenoir, North Carolina · EIN 56-6047501 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$404K
Organizations funded64
Typical grant$8,000
Total assets$10M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,000 and $8,000.
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
0% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Foundation of Ccc&ti Inc | Lenoir, NC | The contributions are not controlled by the foundation but by the recipients | $25,000 |
| Caldwell County Yokefellow | Lenoir, NC | The contributions are not controlled by the foundation but by the recipients | $15,000 |
| Caldwell County Habitat for Humanity | Lenoir, NC | The contributions are not controlled by the foundation but by the recipients | $10,000 |
| Communities in Schools | Lenoir, NC | The contributions are not controlled by the foundation but by the recipients | $10,000 |
| Lenoir Soup Kitchen | Lenoir, NC | The contributions are not controlled by the foundation but by the recipients | $8,500 |
| Embry Riddle Aeronautical University | Lenoir, NC | College scholarships | $8,000 |
| Unc Chapel Hill - Quinten Walker Curtis | Granite Falls, NC | College scholarships | $8,000 |
| Appalachian State University | Lenoir, NC | College scholarships | $8,000 |
| Unc Chapel Hill - Rachel Kripner | Lenoir, NC | College scholarships | $8,000 |
| Appalachian State University | Lenoir, NC | College scholarships | $8,000 |
| Unc Chapel Hill - Kathryn Diane Whisnant | Lenoir, NC | College scholarships | $8,000 |
| Unc Asheville - Chandler Gray Dixon | Granite Falls, NC | College scholarships | $8,000 |
| Unc Chapel Hill - Charlotte Marie Gardner | Lenoir, NC | College scholarships | $8,000 |
| Lenoir Rhyne University | Lenoir, NC | College scholarships | $8,000 |
| Unc Chapel Hill - Hayley Victoria Hartley | Granite Falls, NC | College scholarships | $8,000 |
| Appalachian State University | Granite Falls, NC | College scholarships | $8,000 |
| Unc Chapel Hill - Max Huss Macchia | Hudson, NC | College scholarships | $8,000 |
| Gardner-Webb University | Lenoir, NC | College scholarships | $8,000 |
| Appalachian State University | Granite Falls, NC | College scholarships | $8,000 |
| Gardner-Webb University | Lenoir, NC | College scholarships | $8,000 |
| Nc State University | Granite Falls, NC | College scholarships | $8,000 |
| Nc State University | Hudson, NC | College scholarships | $8,000 |
| Nc State University | Lenoir, NC | College scholarships | $8,000 |
| Nc State University | Granite Falls, NC | College scholarships | $8,000 |
| Unc Chapel Hill - Jayden Lanford | Granite Falls, NC | College scholarships | $8,000 |
| Appalachian State University | Granite Falls, NC | College scholarships | $8,000 |
| Appalachian State University | Lenoir, NC | College scholarships | $8,000 |
| Unc Greensboro - Sophia Banyai | Granite Falls, NC | College scholarships | $8,000 |
| Unc Chapel Hill - Natalie Crump | Lenoir, NC | College scholarships | $8,000 |
| Unc Chapel Hill - Isabella Hawkins | Lenoir, NC | College scholarships | $8,000 |
| Appalachian State University | Lenoir, NC | College scholarships | $8,000 |
| Western Carolina University | Lenoir, NC | College scholarships | $8,000 |
| Western Carolina University | Hudson, NC | College scholarships | $8,000 |
| Appalachian State University | Hudson, NC | College scholarships | $8,000 |
| South Caldwell Christian Ministries | Granite Falls, NC | The contributions are not controlled by the foundation but by the recipients | $8,000 |
| Caldwell Arts Council | Lenoir, NC | The contributions are not controlled by the foundation but by the recipients | $7,000 |
| Caldwell House Inc | Lenoir, NC | The contributions are not controlled by the foundation but by the recipients | $7,000 |
| Robin's Nest | Lenoir, NC | The contributions are not controlled by the foundation but by the recipients | $6,000 |
| Nc State University | Granite Falls, NC | College scholarships | $5,000 |
| Shelter Home of Caldwell County | Lenoir, NC | The contributions are not controlled by the foundation but by the recipients | $5,000 |
| Lsu - Mason Carter Lewis | Hickory, NC | College scholarships | $4,000 |
| Nc State University | Lenoir, NC | College scholarships | $4,000 |
| East Carolina University | Lenoir, NC | College scholarships | $4,000 |
| Lee University | Lenoir, NC | College scholarships | $4,000 |
| Unc Chapel Hill - Kendyl Thomas | Lenoir, NC | College scholarships | $4,000 |
| Lees-Mcrae College | Hudson, NC | College scholarships | $4,000 |
| Anderson University | Lenoir, NC | College scholarships | $4,000 |
| Unc Chapel Hill - Adelyn Hinshaw | Hickory, NC | College scholarships | $4,000 |
| Unc Chapel Hill - Lily Wright | Lenoir, NC | College scholarships | $4,000 |
| James C Harper School of Performing Arts | Lenoir, NC | The contributions are not controlled by the foundation but by the recipients | $4,000 |
| Caldwell Friends | Lenoir, NC | The contributions are not controlled by the foundation but by the recipients | $3,000 |
| Caldwell Senior Center Inc | Lenoir, NC | The contributions are not controlled by the foundation but by the recipients | $3,000 |
| Helping Hands Clinic | Lenoir, NC | The contributions are not controlled by the foundation but by the recipients | $3,000 |
| Lees-Mcrae College Scholarship Fund | Banner Elk, NC | The contributions are not controlled by the foundation but by the recipients | $3,000 |
| Caldwell People | Lenoir, NC | The contributions are not controlled by the foundation but by the recipients | $2,500 |
| Crossnore School Inc | Crossnore, NC | The contributions are not controlled by the foundation but by the recipients | $2,000 |
| The Mitford Museum | Hudson, NC | The contributions are not controlled by the foundation but by the recipients | $1,500 |
| Caldwell Heritage Museum | Lenoir, NC | The contributions are not controlled by the foundation but by the recipients | $1,500 |
| Central Piedmont Community College - Kylee Torrence Greene | Lenoir, NC | College scholarships | $1,474 |
| Individual Grant - Lilly Pearson | Lenoir, NC | College scholarships | $1,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 64 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $404,474 | 64 |
| 2023 | $392,200 | 65 |
| 2022 | $399,847 | 64 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jan 30, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202630309349100303
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 56-6047501
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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