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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 56-6047501

The Coffey Foundation Inc

A private foundation in Lenoir, NC. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 64 grants and $404,474 paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Nov 30, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. It still lists the details below.

Contact
Kelly Melton
4517 Pinefrost Place
Lenoir, NC 28645
(828) 493-1420
Form and materials
The coffey foundation scholarship form, school identifcation, complete transcript of applicant's high school courses and grades, results of supplemental test, orginal written paper stating why a particular course of study and future work was chosen.
Deadlines
April 15
Restrictions
The awards are intended to assist qualified students who are residents of caldwell county, NC. The awards will be made only for attendance at an accredited college or university of the applicant's choice provided it is a member of the southern association of colleges and secondary schools or the equivalent. The purpose of this requirement is to select students who wish to attend, and are capable of attending, bona fide accredited colleges and universities. The coffey foundation awards are scholarships and loans to pay for directly related educational expenses of attending such colleges and universities. It is the intention of the foundation that these awards will be made in an amount to pay tuition and other direct educational expenses necessary for a student to complete his four years of college education. However, each award is subject to an annual review by the selection committee.

Assets and giving by year

6 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $404,474

    Grants listed
    64
    Assets, end of year
    $9,256,221

  • Tax year 2023

    $392,200

    Grants listed
    65
    Assets, end of year
    $8,025,040

  • Tax year 2022

    $399,847

    Grants listed
    64
    Assets, end of year
    $7,822,582

  • Tax year 2021

    $430,000

    Grants listed
    71
    Assets, end of year
    $7,919,011

  • Tax year 2020

    $378,771

    Grants listed
    59
    Assets, end of year
    $7,889,555

  • Tax year 2019

    $368,067

    Grants listed
    60
    Assets, end of year
    $7,577,355

Grants paid in 2024

64 grants, largest first

As listed on the return. Grants to individuals show as “Individual”, with purpose and amount only.

  1. The Foundation of CCC&TI IncLenoir, NC

    The contributions are not controlled by the foundation but by the recipients

    $25,000
  2. Caldwell County YokefellowLenoir, NC

    The contributions are not controlled by the foundation but by the recipients

    $15,000
  3. Caldwell County Habitat for HumanityLenoir, NC

    The contributions are not controlled by the foundation but by the recipients

    $10,000
  4. Communities in SchoolsLenoir, NC

    The contributions are not controlled by the foundation but by the recipients

    $10,000
  5. Lenoir Soup KitchenLenoir, NC

    The contributions are not controlled by the foundation but by the recipients

    $8,500
  6. Embry Riddle Aeronautical University - Katherine Elizabeth ClarkLenoir, NC

    College scholarships

    $8,000
  7. UNC Chapel Hill - Quinten Walker CurtisGranite Falls, NC

    College scholarships

    $8,000
  8. Appalachian State University - Mary Catherine FordLenoir, NC

    College scholarships

    $8,000
  9. UNC Chapel Hill - Rachel KripnerLenoir, NC

    College scholarships

    $8,000
  10. Appalachian State University - Paul Jacob NorwoodLenoir, NC

    College scholarships

    $8,000
  11. UNC Chapel Hill - Kathryn Diane WhisnantLenoir, NC

    College scholarships

    $8,000
  12. UNC Asheville - Chandler Gray DixonGranite Falls, NC

    College scholarships

    $8,000
  13. UNC Chapel Hill - Charlotte Marie GardnerLenoir, NC

    College scholarships

    $8,000
  14. Lenoir Rhyne University - Andrea Denise GodfreyLenoir, NC

    College scholarships

    $8,000
  15. UNC Chapel Hill - Hayley Victoria HartleyGranite Falls, NC

    College scholarships

    $8,000
  16. Appalachian State University - Emma Elizabeth IngramGranite Falls, NC

    College scholarships

    $8,000
  17. UNC Chapel Hill - Max Huss MacchiaHudson, NC

    College scholarships

    $8,000
  18. Gardner-Webb University - Zoie Catherine MillerLenoir, NC

    College scholarships

    $8,000
  19. Appalachian State University - Ella Gwen ArrowoodGranite Falls, NC

    College scholarships

    $8,000
  20. Gardner-Webb University - Ayden BollingerLenoir, NC

    College scholarships

    $8,000
  21. NC State University - Abigail CampbellGranite Falls, NC

    College scholarships

    $8,000
  22. NC State University - Laney CarpenterHudson, NC

    College scholarships

    $8,000
  23. NC State University - Garrett GoudasLenoir, NC

    College scholarships

    $8,000
  24. NC State University - Thomas HowardGranite Falls, NC

    College scholarships

    $8,000
  25. UNC Chapel Hill - Jayden LanfordGranite Falls, NC

    College scholarships

    $8,000
  26. Appalachian State University - Jaxon MullisGranite Falls, NC

    College scholarships

    $8,000
  27. Appalachian State University - Alyssa McMastersLenoir, NC

    College scholarships

    $8,000
  28. UNC Greensboro - Sophia BanyaiGranite Falls, NC

    College scholarships

    $8,000
  29. UNC Chapel Hill - Natalie CrumpLenoir, NC

    College scholarships

    $8,000
  30. UNC Chapel Hill - Isabella HawkinsLenoir, NC

    College scholarships

    $8,000
  31. Appalachian State University - Dalton HendersonLenoir, NC

    College scholarships

    $8,000
  32. Western Carolina University - Ariana HernandezLenoir, NC

    College scholarships

    $8,000
  33. Western Carolina University - Dylan PodunavacHudson, NC

    College scholarships

    $8,000
  34. Appalachian State University - Caleb WeinerHudson, NC

    College scholarships

    $8,000
  35. South Caldwell Christian MinistriesGranite Falls, NC

    The contributions are not controlled by the foundation but by the recipients

    $8,000
  36. Caldwell Arts CouncilLenoir, NC

    The contributions are not controlled by the foundation but by the recipients

    $7,000
  37. Caldwell House IncLenoir, NC

    The contributions are not controlled by the foundation but by the recipients

    $7,000
  38. Robin's NestLenoir, NC

    The contributions are not controlled by the foundation but by the recipients

    $6,000
  39. NC State University - Erin ShowsGranite Falls, NC

    College scholarships

    $5,000
  40. Shelter Home of Caldwell CountyLenoir, NC

    The contributions are not controlled by the foundation but by the recipients

    $5,000
  41. LSU - Mason Carter LewisHickory, NC

    College scholarships

    $4,000
  42. NC State University - Abigail Susan KidderLenoir, NC

    College scholarships

    $4,000
  43. East Carolina University - Faith Elizabeth McIntyreLenoir, NC

    College scholarships

    $4,000
  44. Lee University - Nolan Michael WallaceLenoir, NC

    College scholarships

    $4,000
  45. UNC Chapel Hill - Kendyl ThomasLenoir, NC

    College scholarships

    $4,000
  46. Lees-Mcrae College - Pyper CableHudson, NC

    College scholarships

    $4,000
  47. Anderson University - Josephine CrispLenoir, NC

    College scholarships

    $4,000
  48. UNC Chapel Hill - Adelyn HinshawHickory, NC

    College scholarships

    $4,000
  49. UNC Chapel Hill - Lily WrightLenoir, NC

    College scholarships

    $4,000
  50. James C Harper School of Performing ArtsLenoir, NC

    The contributions are not controlled by the foundation but by the recipients

    $4,000
  51. Caldwell FriendsLenoir, NC

    The contributions are not controlled by the foundation but by the recipients

    $3,000
  52. Caldwell Senior Center IncLenoir, NC

    The contributions are not controlled by the foundation but by the recipients

    $3,000
  53. Helping Hands ClinicLenoir, NC

    The contributions are not controlled by the foundation but by the recipients

    $3,000
  54. Lees-Mcrae College Scholarship FundBanner Elk, NC

    The contributions are not controlled by the foundation but by the recipients

    $3,000
  55. Caldwell PeopleLenoir, NC

    The contributions are not controlled by the foundation but by the recipients

    $2,500
  56. Crossnore School IncCrossnore, NC

    The contributions are not controlled by the foundation but by the recipients

    $2,000
  57. The Mitford MuseumHudson, NC

    The contributions are not controlled by the foundation but by the recipients

    $1,500
  58. Caldwell Heritage MuseumLenoir, NC

    The contributions are not controlled by the foundation but by the recipients

    $1,500
  59. Central Piedmont Community College - Kylee Torrence GreeneLenoir, NC

    College scholarships

    $1,474
  60. Individual

    College scholarships

    $1,000
  61. Individual

    College scholarships

    $1,000
  62. Individual

    College scholarships

    $1,000
  63. Individual

    College scholarships

    $1,000
  64. Individual

    College scholarships

    $1,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Human services4 grants $31,00053% of the total
  2. Housing and shelter1 grant $10,00017% of the total
  3. Food and agriculture1 grant $8,50015% of the total
  4. Arts and culture2 grants $3,0005% of the total
  5. Health1 grant $3,0005% of the total
  6. Youth development1 grant $3,0005% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. North Carolina59 grants $399,474

Officers, directors and trustees

9 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Betty Lou MillerTRUSTEE Hours 2Pay $1,850
  • Harriet HinesTRUSTEE Hours 2Pay $800
  • Jennie Goodman DealTRUSTEE Hours 2Pay $2,850
  • Deborah Ashley SmithTRUSTEE Hours 2Pay $2,100
  • Rahn ChaseTRUSTEE Hours 2Pay $1,600
  • Robert O Floyd JrTRUSTEE Hours 2Pay $1,600
  • Lauren Brooks ClarkTRUSTEE Hours 2Pay $1,600
  • Elizabeth Shull FoxTRUSTEE Hours 2Pay $1,850
  • Lauren RobertsonTRUSTEE Hours 2Pay $2,150

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