The Clarence B Coleman and Joan F Coleman Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Clarence B Coleman and Joan F Coleman Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in San Francisco, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $266,000 in 38 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $35,000. 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$266,000
- Number of grants38
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$35,000
- Assets$7.1 million
- New grantees63%
Giving in 2024 was up from $256,000 the year before.
63% 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 | $256,000 | 30 | $5.5 million |
| 2024 | $266,000 | 38 | $7.1 million |
How to apply
The Clarence B Coleman and Joan F Coleman Charitable 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 The Clarence B Coleman and Joan F Coleman Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 19 | $142,000 |
| District of Columbia | 7 | $45,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $30,000 |
| Virginia | 4 | $23,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $8,000 |
| New York | 2 | $6,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $5,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Planned Parenthood Mar Monte | Reproductive health care support | $35,000 |
| Alameda County Food Bank | Food for the impoverished | $30,000 |
| Planned Parenthood - Prince Georges | Reproductive health care support | $25,000 |
| Capital Area Food Bank | To support food assistance programs. | $15,000 |
| Breast Cancer Action | Breast cancer research & assistance | $11,000 |
| Alameda County Meals on Wheels | Delivering meals to elderly | $10,000 |
| Alive | To provide food assistance in the City of Alexandria. | $10,000 |
| Alameda Point Collaborative | Provide a supportive housing community to the poor | $8,000 |
| Tampa Bay Watch | To foster a healthy Tampa Bay watershed through community-driven restoration projects, education programs, and outreach initiatives. | $8,000 |
| House of Ruth | Services & support to domestic violence victims | $7,000 |
| FINCA - Fighting Poverty with Finan | To alleviate poverty through lasting solutions that help people build assets, create jobs and raise their standard of living. | $6,000 |
| Buiding Futures With Women and Chil | Services for homeless & domestic violence victims | $5,000 |
| Project HOPE | International community services & support | $5,000 |
| Women's Cancer Resource Center | Cancer research & support | $5,000 |
| Dance Place | Community support for performance art | $5,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Health care to impoverished & developing countries | $5,000 |
| The Phillips Collection | Support the museum's growth | $5,000 |
| American Visionary Museum | provide support to the American Visionary Museum | $5,000 |
| Barnes Foundation | To promote the advancement of education and the appreciation of the fine arts and horticulture. | $5,000 |
| Feeding America | To support food banks, food pantries and meal programs. | $5,000 |
| MusiCorp Renovation in Music Educat | To support rehabilitative music program. | $5,000 |
| WPFW-FM Pacifica | To support community radio station. | $5,000 |
| Tri-City Volunteers | Support to the impoverished & promotion of financial self-sufficiency | $4,000 |
| Food Runners | Food for the impoverished | $4,000 |
| Tahirih Justice Center | To protect women's and girl's right | $4,000 |
| Food Shift | Provide support for food shift | $4,000 |
| Peninsula Food Runners | Provide support for Peninsula Food Runners | $4,000 |
| Good Shepherd Housing | To reduce homelessness, increase community support, and promote self-sufficiency. | $4,000 |
| National Museum of Women in the Art | To bring recognition to the achievements of women artists by exhibiting, preserving, acquiring, and researching art by women. | $4,000 |
| Second Harvest of Silicon Valley Cy | To support food assitant program. | $4,000 |
| A Safe Place | To support freedom from domestic violence by providing each individual with necessary tools, support, and resources toward independence, self-sufficiency, change and empowerment. | $3,000 |
| Children's Defense Fund | Services & support to children | $2,000 |
| Earthjustice | Environmental protection | $2,000 |
| Alameda Health System Foundation | To promote wellness, eliminate disparities and optimize the health of our diverse communities. | $2,000 |
| Wbgo | To educate, entertain and inspire the public by providing access and opportunity to engage with the highest quality, curated jazz and blues programs. | $2,000 |
| ACLU - American Civil Liberty Union | To defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States | $1,000 |
| Oakland Museum of California | To inspire all Californians to create a more vibrant future for themselves and their communities | $1,000 |
| Global Fund for Women | Support women's human right | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Elinor Coleman
- Allison Frey
Questions people ask
Does The Clarence B Coleman and Joan F Coleman Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Clarence B Coleman and Joan F Coleman Charitable Foundation give?
$266,000 in tax year 2024, across 38 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Clarence B Coleman and Joan F Coleman Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Elinor Coleman (VP & Cfo) and Allison Frey (VP & Sec.).
What does The Clarence B Coleman and Joan F Coleman Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, food and hunger and arts and culture.