Coleman Family Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Coleman Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $503,050 in 51 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$503,050
- Number of grants51
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$11.2 million
- New grantees15%
Giving in 2024 was up from $397,550 the year before.
15% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $397,550 | 47 | $10.5 million |
| 2024 | $503,050 | 51 | $11.2 million |
How to apply
Coleman Family 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 Coleman Family Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 31 | $346,300 |
| Texas | 6 | $51,500 |
| Maryland | 2 | $35,000 |
| Connecticut | 8 | $29,750 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $25,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $3,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Anns School | 20/20 campaign | $100,000 |
| Brooklyn Heights Synagogue | Capital Campaign for new building | $50,000 |
| Health Care for the Homeless Inc | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| New York University | The Brain Injury Wellness Fund | $25,000 |
| Trustees of Amherst College | Student Center and Dining Commons Project | $25,000 |
| Bard High School Early College Queens | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Greater New York Inc | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Steep Rock Association Inc | Annual Contribution to the Bill Coleman Memorial Fund | $20,000 |
| Red Hook Initiative | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Saint Anns School | Annual Fund | $15,000 |
| St Andrews Episcopal School Inc | General & Unrestricted | $13,000 |
| 70 Faces Media Inc | Jewish Telegraph Agency division of JTA-MJL New Corp and 70 Faces Media | $10,000 |
| Brooklyn Heights Synagogue | Yom Kippur Appeal | $10,000 |
| Brooklyn Public Library | To support IC3 Digital Literacy Certification BPL | $10,000 |
| Brooklyn Public Library | BPL Justice Initiatives | $10,000 |
| Medecins Sans Frontieres USA Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Incorporated | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Texas Book Festival | General & Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Brooklyn Community Foundation | Allinbklyn | $6,300 |
| Central Queens Academy Charter School | General & Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Brooklyn Book Bodega Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Documented LTD | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Emmas Torch LTD | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Children - Austin | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Refugee & Immigrant Center for Education & Legal S | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Sadie Nash Leadership Project Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Yale University | for undergraduate education and meeting the most critical needs of such undergraduate students | $5,000 |
| Museum of Chinese in America | General & Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Brooklyn Community Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| The Childrens Health Fund | General & Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| The Young Center for Immigrant Childrens Rights | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Brooklyn Community Housing and Services Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Gunn Memorial Library Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| International Rescue Committee Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| New York Public Radio | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Prep for Prep | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| West Side Center for Community Life Inc | West Side Campaign Against Hunger | $2,500 |
| Wnet | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Brooklyn Academy of Music Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Marjorie T Coleman
- Rebekah Coleman
- Sarah R Coleman
Questions people ask
Does Coleman Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Coleman Family Charitable Foundation give?
$503,050 in tax year 2024, across 51 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Coleman Family Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Marjorie T Coleman (Dir, Pres), Rebekah Coleman (Dir, Sec) and Sarah R Coleman (Dir, Treas).
What does Coleman Family Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and health.