The Coleman Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Coleman Family Foundation is a private foundation in Riverside, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $663,000 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $225,000. 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$663,000
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$225,000
- Assets$12.3 million
- New grantees65%
Giving in 2025 was down from $690,500 the year before.
65% 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 | $205,500 | 15 | $11.2 million |
| 2024 | $690,500 | 27 | $11.5 million |
| 2025 | $663,000 | 23 | $12.3 million |
How to apply
The Coleman Family 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 Coleman Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 5 | $295,000 |
| New York | 5 | $183,000 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $126,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $25,000 |
| Connecticut | 3 | $11,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $10,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $2,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Southern California USC Marshall School of Business | Unrestricted gift | $225,000 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc | Unrestricted gift | $100,000 |
| Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence | Unrestricted gift | $50,000 |
| The Honorable Tian Brozman Foundation | Unrestricted gift | $50,000 |
| The American Independent Foundation | Unrestricted gift | $50,000 |
| America Votes Education | Unrestricted gift | $50,000 |
| Her Justice Inc | Unrestricted gift | $30,000 |
| The Coco Point Fund | Unrestricted gift | $25,000 |
| Democracy Matters Foundation | Unrestricted gift | $25,000 |
| Odyssey Charter Schools | Unrestricted gift | $10,000 |
| President and Fellows of Middlebury College | Unrestricted gift | $10,000 |
| Ganna Walska Lotusland | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| First Congregational Church of Greenwich | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Montecito Firefighters Charitable Foundation | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Best Buddies | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Career Resources in Honor of Jim Lisher | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance in Honor of Courtney Wetzel | Unrestricted gift | $2,500 |
| Friends of Prentice Friends of Prentice | Unrestricted gift | $2,000 |
| The Mind Spirit Counseling Center to Honor Kent Zimmerman & Mary Gottschalk | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| National Geographic Society | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Sound Beach Volunteer Services Foundation | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Upeace Ny Inc | Unrestricted gift | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Timothy Coleman
- Allison Coleman
Questions people ask
Does The Coleman Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Coleman Family Foundation give?
$663,000 in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Coleman Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Timothy Coleman (Trustee) and Allison Coleman (Trustee).
What does The Coleman Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and science and research.