Colin Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Colin Family Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $8.7 million in 14 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $8.6 million. 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$8.7 million
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$8.6 million
- Assets$0
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2025 was up from $105,000 the year before.
29% of its 2025 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 | $170,500 | 8 | $2.1 million |
| 2024 | $105,000 | 14 | $7.8 million |
| 2025 | $8.7 million | 14 | $0 |
How to apply
Colin 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 Colin Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 1 | $8.6 million |
| New York | 7 | $93,500 |
| Missouri | 2 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $9,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $7,500 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $7,500 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Endowment Foundation | For operations | $8.6 million |
| Mount Sinai - Icahn School of Medicine | For operations | $50,000 |
| Westchester Jewish Center | For operations | $20,000 |
| Duke University | For operations | $9,000 |
| American Friends of Anu- Museum of the Jewish People | For operations | $7,500 |
| Children's Harbor | For operations | $7,500 |
| Dartmouth College | For operations | $7,500 |
| Washington University in St Louis | For operations | $7,500 |
| Caritas at Port Chester | For operations | $5,000 |
| The Sharing Shelf | For operations | $5,000 |
| Rye Country Day School | For operations | $3,500 |
| Chabad at Washington University | For operations | $2,500 |
| Rohr Chabad at Duke Undergrads | For operations | $2,500 |
| The Alliance for Positive Change | For operations | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Samuel F Colin
- Ann A Colin
Questions people ask
Does Colin Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Colin Family Foundation give?
$8.7 million in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs Colin Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Samuel F Colin (President/Treasurer/Director) and Ann A Colin (Secretary/Director).
What does Colin Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.