Grants paid in 2025
29 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| WesleylifeJohnston, IA | General Operations | $80K |
| Blank's Children's HospitalDes Moines, IA | General Operations | $55K |
| Des Moines Metro OperaIndianola, IA | General Operations | $50K |
| Lebonheur Children's HospitalMemphis, TN | General Operations | $30K |
| Living History Farms FoundationUrbandale, IA | General Operations | $27K |
| Russell Fire DepartmentRussell, IA | New Pumper/Rescue Truck | $25K |
| Iowa Public Television FoundationJohnston, IA | General Operations | $10K |
| Mayo ClinicRochester, MN | General Operations | $10K |
| Mid-South Soaring FoundationCollierville, TN | General Operations | $10K |
| Mind & Spirit Counseling CenterUrbandale, IA | General Operations | $10K |
| St George's Independent SchoolCollierville, TN | General Operations | $10K |
| Chariton High SchoolChariton, IA | Academic Team Fees and Athletic Storage Shed | $7,000 |
| Almost Home Animal RescueChariton, IA | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Des Moines PlayhouseDes Moines, IA | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Dorothy Day HouseMemphis, TN | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Food Bank of IowaDes Moines, IA | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Ieee Foundation IncPiscataway, NJ | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Isu FoundationAmes, IA | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Orpheum TheaterMemphis, TN | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army Lucas County ChapterChariton, IA | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Ucm FoundationWarrensburg, MO | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Des Moines Performing ArtsDes Moines, IA | General Operations | $4,000 |
| Des Moines Symphony AssociationDes Moines, IA | General Operations | $3,000 |
| Little White SchoolhouseAnkeny, IA | General Operations | $3,000 |
| Humeston Public LibraryHumeston, IA | General Operations | $2,000 |
| University of Iowa FoundationIowa City, IA | General Operations | $2,000 |
| William Woods UniversityFulton, MO | General Operations | $2,000 |
| Appanoose County Historical SocietyCenterville, IA | General Operations | $1,000 |
| John L Lewis MuseumLucas, IA | General Operations | $1,000 |
By state: Iowa 20 · Tennessee 5 · Minnesota 1 · Missouri 2 · New Jersey 1
About this foundation
Coons Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Memphis, Tennessee, administered in care of Kenton R Coons, tax-exempt since 1997. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Coons Foundation 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 Coons Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $387K across 29 grants, a median of $5,000.
Where does Coons Foundation give?
Iowa (20 grants), Tennessee (5 grants), Minnesota (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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