Private foundation · EIN 26-6147530 · Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Philanthropy & grantmaking

George F Coffin Jr and Claire E Coffin Tr

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 5 grants paid, $151K total, median $30K. 100% of grants stayed in Pennsylvania.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
5
$151K
Median grant
$30K
Stays in PA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.6M

Grants paid in 2025

5 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Carl & Emily Weller Center for Health EducationEaston, PAOperations$30K
The Center for Animal Health and WelfareEaston, PAOperations$30K
The Third Street Alliance for Women and ChildreEaston, PAOperations$30K
Palmer Township Community Moravian ChurchEaston, PAOperations$30K
Bethlehem Twp Volunteer Fire CompanyBethlehem, PAOperations$30K

About this foundation

George F Coffin Jr and Claire E Coffin Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, administered in care of Fulton Bank Na Ttee, tax-exempt since 2008. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does George F Coffin Jr and Claire E Coffin Tr accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does George F Coffin Jr and Claire E Coffin Tr give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $151K across 5 grants, a median of $30K.

Where does George F Coffin Jr and Claire E Coffin Tr give?

Pennsylvania (5 grants), per its latest filing.

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