The Coffman Foundation
Invitation OnlyKildeer, Illinois · EIN 36-4270565 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$65K
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$1.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
61% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Forest College Office of Annual Giving | Lake Forest, IL | General | $10,000 |
| American Battlefield Trust | Washington, DC | General | $5,000 |
| American Civil War Museum | Richmond, VA | General | $5,000 |
| Blue & Gray Educational Society | Chatham, VA | Generalgeneral | $5,000 |
| Drake University | Des Moines, IA | General | $5,000 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | Chicago, IL | General | $5,000 |
| Northern Illinois Foodbank | Geneva, IL | General | $5,000 |
| The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation | Williamsburg, VA | General | $5,000 |
| The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International | Atlanta, GA | General | $5,000 |
| Susan G Komen | Dallas, TX | General | $5,000 |
| Council for Exceptional Children | Arlington, VA | Generalgeneralgeneral | $5,000 |
| Dystonia Medical Research Foundation | Chicago, IL | Generalgeneral | $2,500 |
| Orphans of the Storm | Riverwoods, IL | General | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $65,000 | 13 |
| 2024 | $70,000 | 12 |
| 2023 | $68,000 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641319349104374
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-4270565
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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