The Ron and Kathy Colby Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Ron and Kathy Colby Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $148,720 in 38 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $15,000. 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$148,720
- Number of grants38
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$3.7 million
- New grantees3%
Giving in 2024 was up from $133,470 the year before.
3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $148,500 | 33 | $3.0 million |
| 2023 | $133,470 | 39 | $3.6 million |
| 2024 | $148,720 | 38 | $3.7 million |
How to apply
The Ron and Kathy Colby 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 Ron and Kathy Colby Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 19 | $78,620 |
| Florida | 4 | $34,000 |
| Illinois | 4 | $12,000 |
| California | 2 | $6,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $3,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $3,000 |
| North Dakota | 1 | $3,000 |
| New York | 1 | $3,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $3,000 |
| Indiana | 2 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Matthews House Inc | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Union Gospel Mission Association of St Paul | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| West Bay Community Charitable Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Second Harvest Heartland | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| American Brain Tumor Association | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Helping Paws of Minnesota Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Our Lady of Peace | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Pacer Center Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities Upper Midwest | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Solid Ground | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Air Warrior Courage Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Allina Health Foundation | General & unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Alzheimers Disease and Related Disorders Associati | Greater Indiana Chapter | $3,000 |
| Angel Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy Inc | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Blake School | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| College of St Scholastica Inc | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Dsu Heritage Foundation | Jesperson Family Endowed Scholarship Fund | $3,000 |
| East Side Neighborhood Service Inc | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Emma Norton Services | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| George Washington University | Trachtenberg School of Public Policy and Public Administration | $3,000 |
| Gildas Club Twin Cities Inc | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Girls on the Run of Nova | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Northwestern University | School of Professional Studies Annual Fund | $3,000 |
| Ridgeview Foundation | Pay It Forward Fund | $3,000 |
| Salvation Army | Harbor Light Center | $3,000 |
| Teach for America Inc | For the Greater Tulsa area | $3,000 |
| United Through Reading | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| University of Michigan | Ronald B. and Kathryn J. Colby Student Entrepreneur Scholarship Fund | $3,000 |
| American Legion Charities Inc | Legacy Scholarship Fund | $1,000 |
| Cantus | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Frankies Friends Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Krempels Center | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| League for the Blind and Disabled Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Tree House Humane Society | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Twin Cities Public Television Inc | General & Unrestricted | $120 |
| Charity Navigator | General & Unrestricted | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Kathryn Colby
- Ronald Colby
Questions people ask
Does The Ron and Kathy Colby Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Ron and Kathy Colby Family Foundation give?
$148,720 in tax year 2024, across 38 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs The Ron and Kathy Colby Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Kathryn Colby (Trustee) and Ronald Colby (Trustee).
What does The Ron and Kathy Colby Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and arts and culture.