Colman Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Colman Family Foundation is a private foundation in Hockessin, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $480,500 in 33 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$480,500
- Number of grants33
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$5.3 million
- New grantees12%
Giving in 2024 was down from $534,500 the year before.
12% 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 | $534,500 | 36 | $5.0 million |
| 2024 | $480,500 | 33 | $5.3 million |
How to apply
Colman 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 Colman Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 14 | $237,500 |
| New York | 5 | $184,000 |
| Illinois | 12 | $49,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $5,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee Inc | In Support of the Israel Emergency Fund | $100,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia | For Support of the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee | $100,000 |
| American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee Inc | For support of the ashalim equity in education program | $50,000 |
| Philadelphia Theatre Company | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee Inc | Taub Center for Social Policy Studies | $30,000 |
| The Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia Foundation | For Support of the David A. Piccoli, MD Innovation Fund | $25,000 |
| Jewish Family and Childrens Service of Greater Phi | For support of lgbtq programming | $10,000 |
| Jewish Family and Childrens Service of Greater Phi | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| The Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia Foundation | For Support of the Walk for Hope to Benefit the Center for Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel | $10,000 |
| The Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia Foundation | For Support of the Microbiome Fund | $10,000 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | Annual Gift | $5,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Annual Gift | $5,000 |
| Lyric Opera of Chicago | Annual Gift | $5,000 |
| Merit School of Music | Annual Gift | $5,000 |
| Network of Jewish Human Service Agencies Inc | 2024 annual campaign | $5,000 |
| North Shore Congregation Israel | Annual dues & nsci appeal fund | $5,000 |
| Philabundance | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Illinois | Annual Gift | $5,000 |
| The Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia Foundation | For Support of the Integrative Health Program | $5,000 |
| The Thresholds | Annual Gift | $5,000 |
| WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY The Wesleyan Fund (obsolete) | For Support of the Cinema Archives | $5,000 |
| Chicago Horticultural Society | Annual Gift | $4,000 |
| The Thresholds | For the North Suburban Program in Memory of Sue Shimon | $4,000 |
| Philadelphia Jewish Film and Media | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Philadelphia Museum of Art | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Temple Bethzion-Beth Israel | Annual Fund | $2,500 |
| The Free Library of Philadelphia | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| The Lenfest Inst for Journalism Spe Asset Fund of | The Lenfest Institute for Journalism | $2,500 |
| Ballet Theatre Foundation Inc | Annual Gift to the American Ballet Theatre | $2,000 |
| Chicago Shakespeare Theater | Annual Gift | $2,000 |
| Cornell University | Support for the John C and Jane B Colman Fellowships in Engineering | $2,000 |
| Divinity School Asso of the Univ Chicago | For the Colman PhD Program | $2,000 |
| Ravinia Festival Association | For the Benefit of the Steans Music Institute | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Brandywine Trust Company
Questions people ask
Does Colman Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Colman Family Foundation give?
$480,500 in tax year 2024, across 33 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Colman Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Brandywine Trust Company (Trustee).
What does Colman Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, arts and culture and youth programs.