The Cornelius J and Ellen P Coakley Family Foundation Inc
Historical FunderFairfax, Virginia · EIN 54-1851618 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $20,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | MARIA COAKLEY DAVID CO C J COAKLEY |
|---|---|
| Address | 3443 N VENICE STREET, ARLINGTON VA 22207 |
| Phone | 7035730540 |
| Form and materials | A STATEMENT OF WHAT THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION IS AND WHAT EXPENDITURES THE CONTRIBUTION WOULD FUND. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | ONLY 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS |
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
45% of grants went outside Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raymond a Wood Foundation | Ocean City, MD | To further the charitable purposes | $93,000 |
| The Jennifer Bush Lawson Foundation | Falls Church, VA | To further the charitable purposes | $91,000 |
| Clemson University Foundation | Clemson, SC | To further the charitable purposes | $60,250 |
| Leukemia and Lymphoma Society | Vienna, VA | To further the charitable purposes | $51,000 |
| Make a Wish | Bethesda, MD | To further the charitable purposes | $27,500 |
| American Ballet Theater | New York, NY | To further the charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| Kennedy Center | Washington, DC | To further the charitable purposes | $16,700 |
| Catholic Charities | Arlington, VA | To further the charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| St Agnes Catholic School | Arlington, VA | To further the charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| Washington Jesuit Academy | Washington, DC | To further the charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| Wolf Trap Ball | Vienna, VA | To further the charitable purposes | $13,000 |
| The Ellington Fund | Washington, DC | To further the charitable purposes | $11,000 |
| March of Dimes | Arlington, VA | To further the charitable purposes | $8,000 |
| Youth for Tomorrow | Bristow, VA | To further the charitable purposes | $6,500 |
| Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation | Arlington, VA | To further the charitable purposes | $6,135 |
| National Capital Treatment and Recovery | Arlington, VA | To further the charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| St Luke Catholic Church | Mclean, VA | To further the charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Young Life Loudoun County | Purceville, VA | To further the charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Cisca Education Foundation | Elmhurst, IL | To further the charitable purposes | $4,000 |
| Elizabeth Dole Foundation | Washington, DC | To further the charitable purposes | $3,400 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $471,485 | 20 |
| 2023 | $440,920 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 9, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202502829349101310
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 54-1851618
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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