Pearl Colman Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Pearl Colman Foundation is a private foundation in Palo Alto, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $142,483 in 35 grants; the typical grant was $1,800 and the largest $20,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$142,483
- Number of grants35
- Typical grant$1,800
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$3.4 million
- New grantees58%
Giving in 2024 was up from $127,702 the year before.
58% of its 2024 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 | $127,702 | 36 | $3.1 million |
| 2024 | $142,483 | 35 | $3.4 million |
How to apply
Pearl Colman 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 Pearl Colman Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 7 | $49,100 |
| California | 13 | $38,373 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $21,000 |
| New York | 4 | $16,800 |
| Washington | 1 | $10,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $2,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $2,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $1,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Accelerate Change | Philanthropy | $20,000 |
| All Americans Vote | Philanthropy | $20,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | Philanthropy | $10,000 |
| Coltura | Environmental | $10,000 |
| Future Now Institute States Project | Technology | $10,000 |
| Schwab Charitable - Daf | Philanthropy | $10,000 |
| Silicon Valley Social Venture Fund | Philanthropy | $10,000 |
| American Immigration Council | Philanthropy | $7,000 |
| Project Glimmer | Educational | $5,100 |
| Jewish Family & Children's Services | Philanthropy | $5,000 |
| People for the American Way Foundation | Philanthropy | $5,000 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights | Health | $4,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Foundation | Health | $4,000 |
| American Immigration Council | Philanthropy | $3,000 |
| Project Glimmer | Educational | $2,045 |
| Alois Allzheimer's Association | Health | $2,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Philanthropy | $2,000 |
| Jewish National Fund | Philanthropy | $1,800 |
| Youth Community Service | Philanthropy | $1,500 |
| ALS Asssociation | Health | $1,000 |
| American Indian College Fund | Educational | $1,000 |
| Camfed Foundation (Girls Education in Africa) | Educational | $1,000 |
| Civic Health Project | Health | $1,000 |
| Concussion Legacy Foundation Inc | Health | $1,000 |
| Gulf Coast Dental Outreach | Health | $1,000 |
| KDFC | Philanthropy | $1,000 |
| Warc Westbeth Artists Residence Council | Arts | $1,000 |
| Arthritis Foundation | Health | $500 |
| Southern Oregon University Foundation | Educational | $500 |
| Flux Foundation | Philanthropy | $300 |
| Alcatraz Swim for Sight - the Edward Charles Institute | Health | $214 |
| Alcatraz Swim for Sight - the Edward Charles Institute | Health | $214 |
| Dementia Society of America (Via Evite) | Health | $110 |
| Charity Navigator | Philanthropy | $100 |
| Planned Parenthood Foundation | Health | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Julie C Pearl
- Fredric C Colman
- Daniela P Colman
- Samuel C Colman
Questions people ask
Does Pearl Colman Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Pearl Colman Foundation give?
$142,483 in tax year 2024, across 35 grants, with a typical grant of $1,800.
Who runs Pearl Colman Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Julie C Pearl (President), Fredric C Colman (Cfo & Secretary), Daniela P Colman (Director) and Samuel C Colman (Director).
What does Pearl Colman Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, human services and education.