Coughlin Charitable Foundation
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to providing financial support primarily for educational institutions, religious organizations, and community service initiatives. Its mission appears to focus on enhancing educational opportunities and supporting community welfare through general support grants. The foundation notably funds high schools, churches, and various nonprofit organizations that contribute to arts and culture, as well as community service projects. While it operates with a specific emphasis on supporting causes in North Carolina, it also extends its reach to organizations in Massachusetts and Kansas.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small-to-midsize local charities, especially K–12 schools, churches, and community service organizations with ties to North Carolina (and particularly Raleigh) seeking general operating support.
Good Fit
- • Located in North Carolina or demonstrable ties to the Raleigh area.
- • Mission aligns with K–12 education, faith-based organizations, or community service.
- • Request size in the range of previous grants (roughly a few thousand up to ~$30K).
- • A referral, introduction, or prior relationship with trustees or past grantees.
- • Need for general operating or program support rather than complex restricted projects.
Geography
Grants in the latest year reached three states, but 80% of dollars stayed in North Carolina with multiple Raleigh recipients, indicating a state/regional concentration.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows nine distinct grantees (seven new that year) spanning schools, churches, and community nonprofits, so the portfolio funds many independent organizations despite strong dollar concentration among a few recipients.
New Applicants
Behavioral evidence shows many new grantees in 2023, suggesting the foundation will add unfamiliar recipients; however the foundation states it funds only preselected organizations and no public contact route or application portal was found, so open application access cannot be confirmed.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
