Colton Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Colton Family Foundation is a private foundation in Short Hills, New Jersey. In tax year 2024 it gave $10.3 million in 35 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $8.3 million. 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$10.3 million
- Number of grants35
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$8.3 million
- Assets$75.0 million
- New grantees37%
Giving in 2024 was down from $17.0 million the year before.
37% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $14.8 million | 36 | $90.9 million |
| 2023 | $17.0 million | 47 | $84.9 million |
| 2024 | $10.3 million | 35 | $75.0 million |
How to apply
Colton 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 Colton Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $8.4 million |
| New York | 5 | $1.3 million |
| New Jersey | 14 | $553,608 |
| Illinois | 1 | $22,000 |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $17,624 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $9,730 |
| California | 1 | $5,100 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $2,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Pennsylvania | Unrestricted | $8.3 million |
| American Friends of Tel Aviv Univ | Unrestricted | $1.2 million |
| New Jersey Symphony Orchestra | Unrestricted | $300,100 |
| New Jersey Performing Arts Center | Unrestricted | $217,250 |
| New York Philharmonic | Unrestricted | $98,232 |
| Allicance for Decision Education | Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Feeding America | Unrestricted | $22,000 |
| Boston Symphony Orchestra | Unrestricted | $11,144 |
| Wnyc | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Interfaith Food Pantry | Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Community Food Bank of NJ | Unrestricted | $7,105 |
| American Friends Israel Philharmoni | Unrestricted | $7,000 |
| Congregation Beth El | Unrestricted | $5,570 |
| Focusing Philanthropy Inc | Unrestricted | $5,100 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Facing History and Ourselves | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Liberty Science Center | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| People for the American Way | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Wildwood School | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| New Jewish Narrative | Unrestricted | $4,730 |
| Newark Museum | Unrestricted | $4,700 |
| Jewish Community Housing Corp | Unrestricted | $3,600 |
| Lighthouse | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Glassroots | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Save the Children | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Stockbridge Bowl Assoc | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Heifer International | Unrestricted | $750 |
| Ajc | Unrestricted | $500 |
| JSDD | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Lisa B Fishman Foundation | Unrestricted | $500 |
| International Fund for Animal Welfa | Unrestricted | $480 |
| MRCC Foundation | Unrestricted | $400 |
| Bnai Jeshrun | Unrestricted | $283 |
| Cleveland Symphony | Unrestricted | $100 |
| Rutgers University Foundation | Unrestricted | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Stewart M Colton
- Judith S Colton
Questions people ask
Does Colton Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Colton Family Foundation give?
$10.3 million in tax year 2024, across 35 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Colton Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Stewart M Colton (Foundation M) and Judith S Colton (Foundation M).
What does Colton Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and food and hunger.