The Coons Foundation
Invitation OnlyMemphis, Tennessee · EIN 39-1898965 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$387K
Organizations funded29
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$9.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,000 and $10,000.
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
82% of grants went outside Tennessee.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wesleylife | Johnston, IA | General Operations | $80,000 |
| Blank's Children's Hospital | Des Moines, IA | General Operations | $55,000 |
| Des Moines Metro Opera | Indianola, IA | General Operations | $50,000 |
| LeBonheur Children's Hospital | Memphis, TN | General Operations | $30,000 |
| Living History Farms Foundation | Urbandale, IA | General Operations | $27,000 |
| Russell Fire Department | Russell, IA | New Pumper/Rescue Truck | $25,000 |
| Iowa Public Television Foundation | Johnston, IA | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Mid-South Soaring Foundation | Collierville, TN | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Mind & Spirit Counseling Center | Urbandale, IA | General Operations | $10,000 |
| St George's Independent School | Collierville, TN | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Chariton High School | Chariton, IA | Academic Team Fees and Athletic Storage Shed | $7,000 |
| Almost Home Animal Rescue | Chariton, IA | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Des Moines Playhouse | Des Moines, IA | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Dorothy Day House | Memphis, TN | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Food Bank of Iowa | Des Moines, IA | General Operations | $5,000 |
| IEEE Foundation Inc | Piscataway, NJ | General Operations | $5,000 |
| ISU Foundation | Ames, IA | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Orpheum Theater | Memphis, TN | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army Lucas County Chapter | Chariton, IA | General Operations | $5,000 |
| UCM Foundation | Warrensburg, MO | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Des Moines Performing Arts | Des Moines, IA | General Operations | $4,000 |
| Des Moines Symphony Association | Des Moines, IA | General Operations | $3,000 |
| Little White Schoolhouse | Ankeny, IA | General Operations | $3,000 |
| Humeston Public Library | Humeston, IA | General Operations | $2,000 |
| University Of Iowa Foundation | Iowa City, IA | General Operations | $2,000 |
| William Woods University | Fulton, MO | General Operations | $2,000 |
| Appanoose County Historical Society | Centerville, IA | General Operations | $1,000 |
| John L Lewis Museum | Lucas, IA | General Operations | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $387,000 | 29 |
| 2024 | $295,500 | 23 |
| 2023 | $253,000 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 26, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202640859349100009
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 39-1898965
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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