Howard P Colhoun Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Howard P Colhoun Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Glyndon, Maryland. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.8 million in 74 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $553,000. 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$3.8 million
- Number of grants74
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$553,000
- Assets$106 million
- New grantees26%
Giving in 2024 was up from $3.6 million the year before.
26% 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 | $3.6 million | 67 | $90.7 million |
| 2024 | $3.8 million | 74 | $106 million |
How to apply
Howard P Colhoun 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 Howard P Colhoun Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 18 states, the most to Rhode Island.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | 2 | $1.1 million |
| Massachusetts | 17 | $497,500 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $420,000 |
| Maryland | 13 | $335,000 |
| Maine | 10 | $325,000 |
| New York | 2 | $300,000 |
| Vermont | 3 | $265,000 |
| Colorado | 7 | $120,000 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $110,500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $100,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Charitable Trust- Williwaw | For the exempt function of the organization | $553,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Trust- Jigsaw Fund | For the exempt function of the organization | $500,000 |
| National Outdoor Leadership School | For the exempt function of the organization | $420,000 |
| New Profit Inc | For the exempt function of the organization | $212,500 |
| Acumen Fund NYC | For the exempt function of the organization | $200,000 |
| Maine Community Foundation | Wild blue fund | $170,000 |
| Shelburne Farms (In Honor of Charlotte Stetson) | For the exempt function of the organization | $165,000 |
| Whitehead Institute | For the exempt function of the organization | $120,000 |
| Braven | For the exempt function of the organization | $100,000 |
| Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund Inc | For the exempt function of the organization | $100,000 |
| Vermont Community Foundation | Pine level fund | $90,000 |
| Bryn Mawr School 2024 Grant Endowment (Colhoun Fund) | For the exempt function of the organization | $75,000 |
| Maine Farmland Trust | For the exempt function of the organization | $75,000 |
| Social Venture Partners Boulder County | For the exempt function of the organization | $75,000 |
| Next Gen Personal Finance | For the exempt function of the organization | $71,000 |
| Greater Baltimore Medical Center | For the exempt function of the organization | $65,000 |
| The Hill School - for New Programs | For the exempt function of the organization | $60,000 |
| The National Women's Law Center | For the exempt function of the organization | $48,000 |
| Bryn Mawr School | New leadership program | $40,000 |
| Funds for Johns Hopkins Medicine | For the exempt function of the organization | $40,000 |
| Fulbright Association | For the exempt function of the organization | $35,000 |
| Roots and Wings Inc | For the exempt function of the organization | $35,000 |
| Valley Planning Council | For the exempt function of the organization | $35,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Maryland | For the exempt function of the organization | $30,000 |
| Camp Pasquaney | For the exempt function of the organization | $28,000 |
| Appalachian Mountain Club | For the exempt function of the organization | $25,000 |
| Greenlight Fund | For the exempt function of the organization | $20,000 |
| National Geographic Society | For the exempt function of the organization | $20,000 |
| Teens to Trails | For the exempt function of the organization | $20,000 |
| The Plummer Home for Boys | For the exempt function of the organization | $20,000 |
| Boston Foundation Inc | For the exempt function of the organization | $15,000 |
| Chewonki Foundation | For the exempt function of the organization | $15,000 |
| Stephen P Johnson-Johnson Family Charitable Fund | For the exempt function of the organization | $15,000 |
| The Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund | For the exempt function of the organization | $15,000 |
| Princeton University - Annual Giving | For the exempt function of the organization | $12,000 |
| Association of C5 Youth Programs | For the exempt function of the organization | $10,000 |
| Boston Collegiate Charter School | For the exempt function of the organization | $10,000 |
| Bryn Mawr School 2024 Annual Giving | For the exempt function of the organization | $10,000 |
| Colorado Nature Conservancy | For the exempt function of the organization | $10,000 |
| Community Food Share | For the exempt function of the organization | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Howard P Colhoun
- Alexander HP Colhoun
- Robin Catlin
- Nina Wilson
Questions people ask
Does Howard P Colhoun Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Howard P Colhoun Family Foundation Inc give?
$3.8 million in tax year 2024, across 74 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Howard P Colhoun Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Howard P Colhoun (President), Alexander HP Colhoun (Vice President), Robin Catlin (Treasurer) and Nina Wilson (Secretary).
What does Howard P Colhoun Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and community development.