George E Coleman Jr Foundation
Accepts applications
George E Coleman Jr Foundation is a private foundation in New Canaan, Connecticut. In tax year 2024 it gave $656,400 in 29 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $545,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$656,400
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$545,500
- Assets$6.7 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2024 was down from $675,600 the year before.
38% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $675,600 | 36 | $6.0 million |
| 2024 | $656,400 | 29 | $6.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Mr Daniel Oliver 377 Main Street 18, New Canaan, CT 06840 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (202) 468-5288, doliver@verizon.net |
| What to submit | Applications should be in letter form indicating type of organization and use of grant. |
| Restrictions | Grants are limited to charitable organizations. |
What George E Coleman Jr Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 2 | $549,500 |
| Massachusetts | 6 | $32,000 |
| District of Columbia | 6 | $26,500 |
| Connecticut | 6 | $24,000 |
| New York | 5 | $9,400 |
| California | 1 | $6,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $4,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $3,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Donors Trust | Daf support | $545,500 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | General support | $15,000 |
| St Paul's Parish | General support | $10,000 |
| St Stephen's Church | General support | $9,000 |
| Institute of World Politics | General support | $7,500 |
| Council of American Ambassadors | General support | $6,000 |
| Ncrink Inc | General support | $6,000 |
| The Claremont Institute | General support | $6,000 |
| American Studies Center | General support | $4,000 |
| Center for American Greatness Inc | General support | $4,000 |
| Mattapoisett Community Sailing Association Inc | General support | $4,000 |
| St Mary's Church | General support | $4,000 |
| The Priory in the USA of the Order of St John | General support | $4,000 |
| Council for National Policy | General support | $3,500 |
| Focus on the Family | General support | $3,000 |
| Institute on Religion and Public Life | General support | $3,000 |
| The Church of the Resurrection | General support | $3,000 |
| Chapel & York US Foundation Inc | General support | $2,900 |
| The Fund for American Studies | General support | $2,500 |
| Boylston Place Foundation | General support | $2,000 |
| Foundation for Cultural Review | General support | $2,000 |
| New Canaan Pops in the Park | General support | $2,000 |
| St Marks Episcopal Church New Canaan | General support | $2,000 |
| The Fellowship of St James | General support | $2,000 |
| New Canaan Emergency Medical Services | General support | $1,000 |
| Order of Malta American Association | General support | $1,000 |
| Garden Club of Buzzards Bay | General support | $500 |
| Mattapoisett Free Public Library | General support | $500 |
| Mayflower Society of New York | General support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Daniel Oliver
- Andrew Oliver Jr
- Louise Oliver
Questions people ask
Does George E Coleman Jr Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does George E Coleman Jr Foundation give?
$656,400 in tax year 2024, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs George E Coleman Jr Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Daniel Oliver (Trustee), Andrew Oliver Jr (Trustee) and Louise Oliver (Trustee).
What does George E Coleman Jr Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, health and environment and conservation.