The Coleman Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
The Coleman Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $8.3 million in 185 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $250,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$8.3 million
- Number of grants185
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$182 million
- New grantees39%
Giving in 2024 was down from $9.1 million the year before.
39% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $9.1 million | 208 | $175 million |
| 2024 | $8.3 million | 185 | $182 million |
How to apply
| Contact | The Coleman Foundation Inc 651 W Washington Blvd 306, Chicago, IL 60661 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (312) 902-7120, grants@colemanfoundation.org |
| What to submit | We invite organizations who share the Foundation's goals to submit an initial approach through a concise letter of inquiry (LOI), including: - A brief description of the organization - A synopsis of the program to be proposed - A clear statement of program/grant objectives and how they will be evaluated - An estimate of the size grant to be proposed or range of proposed funding - A statement of how the program/project will be sustained following the grant period - Contact name and information, including the e-mail address of the project manager for further communication |
| Deadlines | The Foundation accepts letters of inquiry throughout the calendar year. |
| Restrictions | Grants are made only to organizations that are certified by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) as tax exempt, non-profit organizations, 501(c)(3) or 509(a)(1), and that are not private foundations. No grants can be made to individuals. The Foundation's primary geographic focus is the Chicago metropolitan area. Only programs within the United States will be considered, which excludes all international programs. For more information please visit www.ColemanFoundation.org |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Coleman Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 154 | $8.4 million |
| District of Columbia | 6 | $247,500 |
| California | 7 | $90,000 |
| Indiana | 2 | $85,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $70,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $52,500 |
| Iowa | 1 | $50,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $25,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $25,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago Community Foundation | General Operating Support - Entrepreneurship | $250,000 |
| South Side Healthy Community Organization | General Operating Support - Health | $250,000 |
| The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois | General Operating Support - Health | $200,000 |
| Growing Season-Illinois Inc | Grants made at the discretion of Board Members to qualified publicly-supported charities | $200,000 |
| Saint Anthony Hospital | General Operating Support - Health | $150,000 |
| University of Chicago | General Operating Support - Health | $130,000 |
| Little City Foundation | General Operating Support - Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities | $125,000 |
| Chicago Urban League | General Operating Support - Entrepreneurship | $125,000 |
| West Side Forward | General Operating Support - Entrepreneurship | $125,000 |
| Matching Gifts - Details available upon request | Program Support | $116,508 |
| Center for Disability and Elder Law Inc | General Operating Support - Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities | $100,000 |
| Equip for Equality Inc | General Operating Support - Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities | $100,000 |
| Gateway to Learning | General Operating Support - Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities | $100,000 |
| Illinois Association of Rehabilitation Facilities Inc | General Operating Support - Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities | $100,000 |
| National Disability Institute Inc | General Operating Support - Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities | $100,000 |
| Allies for Community Business | General Operating Support - Entrepreneurship | $100,000 |
| Good Food Catalyst | General Operating Support - Entrepreneurship | $100,000 |
| Far South Community Development Corporation | General Operating Support - Entrepreneurship | $100,000 |
| Foundation of Little Village | General Operating Support - Entrepreneurship | $100,000 |
| Greater Southwest Development Corporation | General Operating Support - Entrepreneurship | $100,000 |
| Northwest Side Community Development Corporation | General Operating Support - Entrepreneurship | $100,000 |
| Puerto Rican Cultural Center | General Operating Support - Entrepreneurship | $100,000 |
| Rogers Park Business Alliance | General Operating Support - Entrepreneurship | $100,000 |
| Sunshine Enterprises | General Operating Support - Entrepreneurship | $100,000 |
| Urban Juncture Foundation | General Operating Support - Entrepreneurship | $100,000 |
| Women's Business Development Center | General Operating Support - Entrepreneurship | $100,000 |
| YWCA Metropolitan Chicago | General Operating Support - Entrepreneurship | $100,000 |
| YWCA Metropolitan Chicago | General Operating Support - Entrepreneurship | $100,000 |
| Cancer Support Center | General Operating Support - Health | $100,000 |
| Equal Hope | General Operating Support - Health | $100,000 |
| La Rabida Children's Hospital | General Operating Support - Health | $100,000 |
| Sinai Health System | General Operating Support - Health | $100,000 |
| Wellness House | General Operating Support - Health | $100,000 |
| Growing Season-Illinois Inc | General Operating Support - Exploratory | $100,000 |
| Chicago Abortion Fund | Other - General Operating Support | $100,000 |
| Blue Cap | General Operating Support - Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities | $80,000 |
| Center for Disability and Elder Law Inc | General Operating Support - Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities | $75,000 |
| United Cerebral Palsy Seguin of Greater Chicago | General Operating Support - Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities | $75,000 |
| Economic Strategies Development Corporation | General Operating Support - Entrepreneurship | $75,000 |
| Ada S McKinley Community Services Inc | General Operating Support - Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities | $70,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas D Trinley
- R Michael Furlong
- Patricia K Yuzawa-Rubin
- Laura A Lane
- Alison Fitzgerald
- Walter Abrego Barrientos
- Esther Barron
Questions people ask
Does The Coleman Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: The Foundation accepts letters of inquiry throughout the calendar year..
How much does The Coleman Foundation Inc give?
$8.3 million in tax year 2024, across 185 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs The Coleman Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Thomas D Trinley (Cfo/Coo), R Michael Furlong (Director), Patricia K Yuzawa-Rubin (Director) and Laura A Lane (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does The Coleman Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly disability, health and education.