Delbert W Coleman Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Delbert W Coleman Foundation is a private foundation in San Francisco, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.3 million in 16 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $250,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.3 million
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$29.8 million
- New grantees69%
Giving in 2025 was up from $767,000 the year before.
69% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $130,000 | 3 | $26.1 million |
| 2024 | $767,000 | 7 | $30.5 million |
| 2025 | $1.3 million | 16 | $29.8 million |
How to apply
Delbert W Coleman Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Delbert W Coleman Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 11 | $595,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $265,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $250,000 |
| New York | 1 | $110,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mayo Clinic | General charity | $250,000 |
| Deerfield Academy | General charity | $240,000 |
| San Francisco Marin Food Bank | General charity | $150,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | General charity | $110,000 |
| Tipping Point Community | General charity | $100,000 |
| Eisenhower Health Foundation | General charity | $60,000 |
| American School of Paris Foundation | General charity | $50,000 |
| Stanford University (Undergraduate Education College Program) | General charity | $50,000 |
| Stanford University (Humanities and Sciences) | General charity | $50,000 |
| Stanford University (Hoover House) | General charity | $50,000 |
| California Academy of Sciences | General charity | $50,000 |
| San Francisco Education Fund | General charity | $50,000 |
| American Promise Education Fund | General charity | $25,000 |
| Edgewood Center | General charity | $15,000 |
| Stanford University (Day of Giving) | General charity | $10,000 |
| Jewish Community Federation | General charity | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Susan Oberndorf
Questions people ask
Does Delbert W Coleman Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Delbert W Coleman Foundation give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Delbert W Coleman Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Susan Oberndorf (Trustee).
What does Delbert W Coleman Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and science and research.