Owen - Coleman Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Owen - Coleman Family Foundation is a private foundation in New Orleans, Louisiana. In tax year 2025 it gave $143,700 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $78,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$143,700
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$78,000
- Assets$580,401
- New grantees80%
Giving in 2025 was up from $97,000 the year before.
80% of its 2025 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 | $95,000 | 4 | $383,087 |
| 2024 | $97,000 | 5 | $643,409 |
| 2025 | $143,700 | 5 | $580,401 |
How to apply
Owen - Coleman 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 Owen - Coleman Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Kentucky.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 1 | $78,000 |
| California | 1 | $25,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $25,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $10,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $5,700 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Amer Friends of Univ College Oxford | Support Educational Organization | $78,000 |
| The Thacher School | Support Educational Organization | $25,000 |
| Rewild Ca Grizzly Alliance | Support Educational Awareness of environment | $25,000 |
| Robert Lee Blaffer Foundation | Preserve history and culture of New Harmony, IN. | $10,000 |
| Newport Festivals Foundation Inc | Present historical jazz and folk music | $5,700 |
Officers and trustees
- James Owen Coleman
Questions people ask
Does Owen - Coleman Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Owen - Coleman Family Foundation give?
$143,700 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Owen - Coleman Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists James Owen Coleman (Trustee).
What does Owen - Coleman Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.