The Coons Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 39-1898965
Foundation Overview
Based in Memphis, TN, The Coons Foundation has awarded 276 grants totaling $3,201,929 to organizations in Iowa, Illinois and 6 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $105,000, with a median award of $4,000.
Latest Tax Year
2025
Total Giving (all years)
$3,201,929
Total Assets
$9,096,794
Median Grant (all grants)
$4,000
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
29
Median Grant
$5,000
% No Significant Change
0%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
May 2026
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 28%
8 of 29 recipients (28%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
Iowa
80% of all grants are concentrated in Iowa, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Iowa, funding concentrates in Chariton (25%), Des Moines (25%), Johnston (13%).
Funding Trajectory
+90%
Strong 90% growth in annual giving over 9 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
General Purposes + 2 others
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (44%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
Where is The Money Going?
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Coons Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Almost Home Animal Rescue | $5,000 | Chariton, IA, US | General Operations | 2025 |
| Appanoose County Historical Society | $1,000 | Centerville, IA, US | General Operations | 2025 |
| Blank's Children's Hospital | $55,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Operations | 2025 |
| Chariton High School | $7,000 | Chariton, IA, US | Academic Team Fees And Athletic Storage Shed | 2025 |
| Des Moines Metro Opera | $50,000 | Indianola, IA, US | General Operations | 2025 |
| Des Moines Performing Arts | $4,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Operations | 2025 |
| Des Moines Playhouse | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Operations | 2025 |
| Des Moines Symphony Association | $3,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Operations | 2025 |
| Dorothy Day House | $5,000 | Memphis, TN, US | General Operations | 2025 |
| Food Bank Of Iowa | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Operations | 2025 |
| Humeston Public Library | $2,000 | Humeston, IA, US | General Operations | 2025 |
| Ieee Foundation Inc | $5,000 | Piscataway, NJ, US | General Operations | 2025 |
| Iowa Public Television Foundation | $10,000 | Johnston, IA, US | General Operations | 2025 |
| Isu Foundation | $5,000 | Ames, IA, US | General Operations | 2025 |
| John L Lewis Museum | $1,000 | Lucas, IA, US | General Operations | 2025 |
| Lebonheur Children's Hospital | $30,000 | Memphis, TN, US | General Operations | 2025 |
| Little White Schoolhouse | $3,000 | Ankeny, IA, US | General Operations | 2025 |
| Living History Farms Foundation | $27,000 | Urbandale, IA, US | General Operations | 2025 |
| Mayo Clinic | $10,000 | Rochester, MN, US | General Operations | 2025 |
| Mid-south Soaring Foundation | $10,000 | Collierville, TN, US | General Operations | 2025 |
| Mind & Spirit Counseling Center | $10,000 | Urbandale, IA, US | General Operations | 2025 |
| Orpheum Theater | $5,000 | Memphis, TN, US | General Operations | 2025 |
| Russell Fire Department | $25,000 | Russell, IA, US | New Pumper/rescue Truck | 2025 |
| Salvation Army Lucas County Chapter | $5,000 | Chariton, IA, US | General Operations | 2025 |
| St George's Independent School | $10,000 | Collierville, TN, US | General Operations | 2025 |
| Ucm Foundation | $5,000 | Warrensburg, MO, US | General Operations | 2025 |
| University Of Iowa Foundation | $2,000 | Iowa City, IA, US | General Operations | 2025 |
| Wesleylife | $80,000 | Johnston, IA, US | General Operations | 2025 |
| William Woods University | $2,000 | Fulton, MO, US | General Operations | 2025 |
| Almost Home Animal Rescue | $5,000 | Chariton, IA, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| Appanoose County Historical Society | $1,000 | Centerville, IA, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| Blank's Children's Hospital | $50,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| Chariton High School | $3,500 | Chariton, IA, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| Des Moines Metro Opera | $50,000 | Indianola, IA, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| Des Moines Performing Arts | $4,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| Des Moines Playhouse | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| Des Moines Symphony Association | $3,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| Humeston Public Library | $2,000 | Humeston, IA, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| Iowa Public Television Foundation | $10,000 | Johnston, IA, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| John L Lewis Museum | $1,000 | Lucas, IA, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| Lebonheur Children's Hospital | $2,000 | Memphis, TN, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| Living History Farms Foundation | $27,000 | Urbandale, IA, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| Mayo Clinic | $10,000 | Rochester, MN, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| Orpheum Theater | $5,000 | Memphis, TN, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| Salvation Army Lucas County Chapter | $5,000 | Chariton, IA, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| St George's Independent School | $15,000 | Collierville, TN, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | $3,000 | Memphis, TN, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| Ucm Foundation | $5,000 | Warrensburg, MO, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| University Of Iowa Foundation | $2,000 | Iowa City, IA, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| University Of Nothern Iowa Foundation | $5,000 | Cedar Falls, IA, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| Wesleylife | $80,000 | Johnston, IA, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| William Woods University | $2,000 | Fulton, MO, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| Appanoose County Historical Society | $1,000 | Centerville, IA, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Blank's Children's Hospital | $55,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Chariton High School | $5,000 | Chariton, IA, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Des Moines Metro Opera | $50,000 | Indianola, IA, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Des Moines Performing Arts | $4,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Des Moines Playhouse | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Des Moines Symphony Association | $3,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Humeston Public Library | $2,000 | Humeston, IA, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Iowa Public Television Foundation | $10,000 | Johnston, IA, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| John L Lewis Museum | $1,000 | Lucas, IA, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Living History Farms | $2,000 | Urbandale, IA, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Lucas County Health Center | $10,000 | Chariton, IA, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Mayo Clinic | $10,000 | Rochester, MN, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| St George's Independent School | $5,000 | Germantown, TN, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Ucm Foundation | $2,000 | Warrensburg, MO, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| University Of Iowa Foundation | $2,000 | Iowa City, IA, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Wesleylife | $80,000 | Johnston, IA, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| William Woods University | $2,000 | Fulton, MO, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Lucas County Salvation Army | $4,000 | Chariton, IA, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Appanoose County Historical Society | $1,000 | Centerville, IA, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Blank's Children's Hospital | $55,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Chariton High School | $5,000 | Chariton, IA, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Des Moines Metro Opera | $50,000 | Indianola, IA, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Des Moines Performing Arts | $4,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Des Moines Playhouse | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Des Moines Symphony Association | $3,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Humeston Public Library | $2,000 | Humeston, IA, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Iowa Public Television Foundation | $10,000 | Johnston, IA, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| John L Lewis Museum | $1,000 | Lucas, IA, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Living History Farms | $2,000 | Urbandale, IA, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Lucas County Health Center | $10,000 | Chariton, IA, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Mayo Clinic | $10,000 | Rochester, MN, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| St George's Independent School | $5,000 | Germantown, TN, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Ucm Foundation | $2,000 | Warrensburg, MO, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| University Of Iowa Foundation | $2,000 | Iowa City, IA, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Wesleylife | $80,000 | Johnston, IA, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| William Woods University | $2,000 | Fulton, MO, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Lucas County Salvation Army | $4,000 | Chariton, IA, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Appanoose County Historical Society | $1,000 | Centerville, IA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Blank's Children's Hospital | $55,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Camp One Step | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Des Moines Metro Opera | $50,000 | Indianola, IA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Des Moines Performing Arts | $4,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Des Moines Symphony Association | $3,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Everystep Foundation | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Humane Society Of Lucas County | $2,000 | Chariton, IA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Humeston Public Library | $2,000 | Humeston, IA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Interchurch Council Of Lucas County | $3,000 | Chariton, IA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Johnston Band Parents Association | $2,000 | Johnston, IA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Iowa Public Television Foundation | $10,000 | Johnston, IA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| John L Lewis Museum | $1,000 | Lucas, IA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Joshua Christian Academy | $15,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Living History Farms | $2,000 | Urbandale, IA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Lucas County Fair Association | $30,000 | Chariton, IA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Mayo Clinic | $10,000 | Rochester, MN, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Messiah Lutheran Church | $4,325 | Johnston, IA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Science Center Of Iowa | $1,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Ucm Foundation | $2,000 | Warrensburg, MO, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| University Of Iowa Foundation | $2,000 | Iowa City, IA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Wesleylife | $105,000 | Johnston, IA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| William Woods University | $1,000 | Fulton, MO, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Lucas County Salvation Army | $4,000 | Chariton, IA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Appanoose County Historical Society | $1,000 | Centerville, IA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Blank's Children's Hospital | $55,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Camp One Step | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Des Moines Metro Opera | $50,000 | Indianola, IA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Des Moines Performing Arts | $4,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Des Moines Symphony Association | $3,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Everystep Foundation | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Humane Society Of Lucas County | $2,000 | Chariton, IA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Humeston Public Library | $2,000 | Humeston, IA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Interchurch Council Of Lucas County | $3,000 | Chariton, IA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Johnston Band Parents Association | $2,000 | Johnston, IA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Iowa Public Television Foundation | $10,000 | Johnston, IA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| John L Lewis Museum | $1,000 | Lucas, IA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Joshua Christian Academy | $15,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Living History Farms | $2,000 | Urbandale, IA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Lucas County Fair Association | $30,000 | Chariton, IA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Mayo Clinic | $10,000 | Rochester, MN, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Messiah Lutheran Church | $4,325 | Johnston, IA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Science Center Of Iowa | $1,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Ucm Foundation | $2,000 | Warrensburg, MO, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| University Of Iowa Foundation | $2,000 | Iowa City, IA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Wesleylife | $105,000 | Johnston, IA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| William Woods University | $1,000 | Fulton, MO, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Lucas County Salvation Army | $4,000 | Chariton, IA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Appanoose County Historical Society | $1,000 | Centerville, IA, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| Blank's Children's Hospital | $55,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| Chariton Public Library | $5,000 | Chariton, IA, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| Chariton Schools | $6,000 | Chariton, IA, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| Coram Deo Academy | $3,000 | Flower Mound, TX, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| Des Moines Metro Opera | $50,000 | Indianola, IA, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| Des Moines Performing Arts | $4,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| Des Moines Symphony Association | $3,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| First United Methodist Church | $1,000 | Chariton, IA, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| Humane Society Of Lucas County | $2,000 | Chariton, IA, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| Humeston Public Library | $2,000 | Humeston, IA, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| Interchurch Council Of Lucas County | $3,000 | Chariton, IA, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| Iowa Public Television Foundation | $10,000 | Johnston, IA, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| John L Lewis Museum | $1,000 | Lucas, IA, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| Johnston Band Parents Association | $2,000 | Johnston, IA, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| Joshua Christian Academy | $65,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| Journey To Dream | $10,000 | Lewisville, TX, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| Living History Farms | $2,000 | Urbandale, IA, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| Mayo Clinic | $10,000 | Rochester, MN, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| Messiah Lutheran Church | $6,000 | Johnston, IA, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| Science Center Of Iowa | $1,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| Ucm Foundation | $2,000 | Warrensburg, MO, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| University Of Iowa Foundation | $2,000 | Iowa City, IA, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| Wesleylife | $90,000 | Johnston, IA, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| William Woods University | $1,000 | Fulton, MO, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| Lucas County Salvation Army | $4,000 | Chariton, IA, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| Appanoose County Historical Society | $1,000 | Centerville, IA, US | General Operations | 2020 |
| Blank Children's Hospital | $55,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Operations | 2020 |
| Chariton Schools | $17,000 | Chariton, IA, US | General Operations | 2020 |
| Coram Deo Academy | $3,000 | Flower Mound, TX, US | General Operations | 2020 |
| Des Moines Metro Opera | $50,000 | Indianola, IA, US | General Operations | 2020 |
| Des Moines Performing Arts | $4,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Operations | 2020 |
| Des Moines Symphony Association | $3,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Operations | 2020 |
| Everystep Foundation | $10,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Operations | 2020 |
| First United Methodist Church | $13,000 | Chariton, IA, US | General Operations | 2020 |
| Humane Society Of Lucas County | $2,000 | Chariton, IA, US | General Operations | 2020 |
| Humeston Public Library | $2,000 | Humeston, IA, US | General Operations | 2020 |
| Interchurch Council Of Lucas County | $3,000 | Chariton, IA, US | General Operations | 2020 |
| Iowa Pbs Foundation | $8,000 | Johnston, IA, US | General Operations | 2020 |
| John L Lewis Museum | $1,000 | Lucas, IA, US | General Operations | 2020 |
| Joshua Christian Academy | $15,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Operations | 2020 |
| Living History Farms | $2,000 | Urbandale, IA, US | General Operations | 2020 |
| Lucas County Salvation Army | $4,000 | Chariton, IA, US | General Operations | 2020 |
| Mayo Clinic | $10,000 | Rochester, MN, US | General Operations | 2020 |
| Messiah Lutheran Church | $5,000 | Johnston, IA, US | General Operations | 2020 |
| Science Center Of Iowa | $1,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Operations | 2020 |
| Ucm Foundation | $2,000 | Warrensburg, MO, US | General Operations | 2020 |
| Unitypoint Health Foundation | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Operations | 2020 |
| University Of Iowa Foundation | $2,000 | Iowa City, IA, US | General Operations | 2020 |
| Wesleylife | $76,000 | Johnston, IA, US | General Operations | 2020 |
| William Woods University | $1,000 | Fulton, MO, US | General Operations | 2020 |
| Appanoose County Historical Society | $1,000 | Centerville, IA, US | General Operations | 2018 |
| Blank's Children's Hospital | $45,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Operations | 2018 |
| Chariton Schools | $28,000 | Chariton, IA, US | General Operations | 2018 |
| City Of Russell | $2,800 | Russell, IA, US | General Operations | 2018 |
| Coram Deo Academy | $3,000 | Flower Mound, TX, US | General Operations | 2018 |
| Des Moines Metro Opera | $27,000 | Indianola, IA, US | General Operations | 2018 |
| Des Moines Performing Arts | $3,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Operations | 2018 |
| Des Moines Symphony Association | $3,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Operations | 2018 |
| First United Methodist Church | $12,000 | Chariton, IA, US | General Operations | 2018 |
| Iowa Public Television Foundation | $20,000 | Johnston, IA, US | General Operations | 2018 |
| Help Hope Live | $10,000 | Radnor, PA, US | General Operations | 2018 |
| Hope Learning (4th Of July Committee) | $10,000 | Chariton, IA, US | General Operations | 2018 |
| Humane Society Of Lucas County | $2,000 | Chariton, IA, US | General Operations | 2018 |
| Humeston Public Library | $2,000 | Humeston, IA, US | General Operations | 2018 |
| Interchurch Council Of Lucas County | $3,000 | Chariton, IA, US | General Operations | 2018 |
| John L Lewis Museum | $5,000 | Lucas, IA, US | General Operations | 2018 |
| Living History Farms | $2,000 | Urbandale, IA, US | General Operations | 2018 |
| Lucas County Fair Association | $25,000 | Chariton, IA, US | General Operations | 2018 |
| Nutritional Research Foundation | $1,000 | Flemington, NJ, US | General Operations | 2018 |
| Science Center Of Iowa | $1,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Operations | 2018 |
| Ucm Foundation | $2,000 | Warrensburg, MO, US | General Operations | 2018 |
| University Of Iowa Foundation | $2,000 | Iowa City, IA, US | General Operations | 2018 |
| Wesley Life Retirement Services | $5,000 | Johnston, IA, US | General Operations | 2018 |
| William Woods University | $1,000 | Fulton, MO, US | General Operations | 2018 |
| Chariton Public Library | $4,000 | Chariton, IA, US | General Operations | 2018 |
| First Presbyterian Church | $7,500 | Lucas, IA, US | General Operations | 2018 |
| Friends Of Oakland Cemetery | $5,000 | Centerville, IA, US | General Operations | 2018 |
| Iowa Christian Academy | $3,000 | West Des Moines, IA, US | General Operations | 2018 |
| Joshua Christian Academy | $60,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Operations | 2018 |
| American Legion (the) | $2,000 | Chariton, IA, US | General Operations | 2018 |
| Appanoose County Historical Society | $1,000 | Centerville, IA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Blank's Children's Hospital | $45,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Coram Deo Academy | $3,000 | Flower Mound, TX, US | Educational | 2017 |
| Des Moines Metro Opera | $2,000 | Indianola, IA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Des Moines Performing Arts | $3,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Des Moines Symphony Association | $3,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| First United Methodist Church | $12,000 | Chariton, IA, US | Religious | 2017 |
| Friends Of Iowa Public Television | $8,000 | Johnston, IA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Hope Learning (4th Of July Committee) | $12,000 | Chariton, IA, US | Charity | 2017 |
| Humane Society Of Lucas County | $2,000 | Chariton, IA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Humeston Public Library | $2,000 | Humeston, IA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Interchurch Council Of Lucas County | $3,000 | Chariton, IA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| John L Lewis Museum | $1,000 | Lucas, IA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Living History Farms | $2,000 | Urbandale, IA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Nutritional Research Foundation | $1,000 | Flemington, NJ, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Salvation Army | $2,000 | Chariton, IA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Science Center Of Iowa | $1,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Educational | 2017 |
| The Village Good Shepherd Fd | $50,000 | Indianola, IA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Ucm Foundation | $2,000 | Warrensburg, MO, US | Educational | 2017 |
| University Of Iowa Foundation | $2,000 | Iowa City, IA, US | Educational | 2017 |
| Wesley Life Retirement Services | $5,000 | Johnston, IA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| William Woods University | $1,000 | Fulton, MO, US | Educational | 2017 |
| Help Hope Live | $10,000 | Radnor, PA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| City Of Russell | $7,200 | Russell, IA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Russell Volunteer Fire Dept | $15,000 | Russell, IA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Chariton High School | $25,000 | Chariton, IA, US | Educational | 2017 |
| Lucas County Fair Association | $1,500 | Chariton, IA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| City Of Lucas | $6,305 | Lucas, IA, US | Volunteer Fire Department | 2017 |
| Des Moines Playhouse | $10,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Appanoose County Historical Society | $1,000 | Centerville, IA, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Blank's Children's Hospital | $45,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Coram Deo Academy | $3,000 | Flower Mound, TX, US | Educational | 2016 |
| Des Moines Metro Opera | $2,000 | Indianola, IA, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Des Moines Performing Arts | $4,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Des Moines Symphony Association | $3,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| First United Methodist Church | $12,000 | Chariton, IA, US | Religious | 2016 |
| Flower Mound United Methodist Church | $2,000 | Flower Mound, TX, US | Religious | 2016 |
| Friends Of Iowa Public Television | $3,000 | Johnston, IA, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Humane Society Of Lucas County | $2,000 | Chariton, IA, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Humeston Public Library | $2,000 | Humeston, IA, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Interchurch Council Of Lucas County | $3,000 | Chariton, IA, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| John L Lewis Museum | $1,000 | Lucas, IA, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Living History Farms | $2,000 | Urbandale, IA, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Circle Of Life Hospice | $30,000 | Chariton, IA, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| American Legion | $7,000 | Chariton, IA, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Lucas County Extension | $1,174 | Chariton, IA, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Lucas Co Historical Society | $9,100 | Chariton, IA, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Salvation Army | $2,000 | Chariton, IA, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Science Center Of Iowa | $1,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Educational | 2016 |
| Hope Learning (4th Of July Committee) | $4,000 | Chariton, IA, US | Charity | 2016 |
| The Village Good Shepherd Fd | $50,000 | Indianola, IA, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| University Of Iowa Foundation | $2,000 | Iowa City, IA, US | Educational | 2016 |
| Van Allen Elementary | $3,200 | Chariton, IA, US | Educational | 2016 |
| Wesley Life Retirement Services | $5,000 | Johnston, IA, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| William Woods University | $1,000 | Fulton, MO, US | Educational | 2016 |
| Ucm Foundation | $2,000 | Warrensburg, MO, US | Educational | 2016 |
| Nutritional Research Foundation | $1,000 | Flemington, NJ, US | Charitable | 2016 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for The Coons Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 39-1898965 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 90 N PERKINS RD Memphis, TN 38117-2426 |
Key People (5)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Coons Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Director/president | Kevin Coons |
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| Director/secretary/treasurer | Kyle Coons |
| Director | Kenton Coons |
| Director | Christine Coons |
| Director | Karen Dixson |
Forms 990-PF
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Form 990-PF Research Tips
- Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
- Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
- Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns
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Data Currency: Last updated
May 2026
based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.