The Coldiron Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Coldiron Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $395,000 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 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$395,000
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$35,000
- Assets$8.5 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2024 was up from $235,000 the year before.
44% 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 | $235,000 | 15 | $7.0 million |
| 2024 | $395,000 | 23 | $8.5 million |
How to apply
The Coldiron Family Foundation Inc 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 Coldiron Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 12 | $230,000 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $95,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $20,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $15,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $10,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $10,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Crayons to Classrooms | General & Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| Cast It Forward | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Kaitlyn Eckelberry Memorial Fund | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| The Littlest Heroes Inc | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Edwins Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| House of Ruth | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Incorporated | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Brain Injury Association of America Inc | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Bread for the City Inc | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| DC Central Kitchen Inc | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Greater Cleveland Food Bank Inc | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Marthas Table | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Miriams Kitchen | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Seeds of Literacy | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Youth Opportunities Unlimited the Hale Building | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Blue Coats Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Disabled American Veterans Charitable Service Trus | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| St Augustine Catholic Church | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Standup for Kids | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Lake Erie Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Chesapeake Bay Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Lake Erie Waterkeeper Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Arnold Coldiron
- Austen Coldiron
- Linden Coldiron
- Lisa Coldiron
- David Corbets
- John Krajewski
Questions people ask
Does The Coldiron Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Coldiron Family Foundation Inc give?
$395,000 in tax year 2024, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs The Coldiron Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Arnold Coldiron (Dir, Pres), Austen Coldiron (Dir, VP), Linden Coldiron (Dir, VP) and Lisa Coldiron (Dir, VP, Pres) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does The Coldiron Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs.