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The Coleman Foundation

Preselected recipients only Rye Brook, New York · EIN 136126040

The Coleman Foundation is a private foundation in Rye Brook, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $261,692 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $10,500 and the largest $40,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $236,800 the year before.

22% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2022$248,88025$3.4 million
2023$236,80021$3.9 million
2024$261,69218$4.3 million

How to apply

The Coleman 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Coleman Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.

StateGrantsAmount
California7$99,682
Florida5$99,010
New York3$42,000
Arizona1$11,000
Massachusetts2$10,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 18 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Raymond F Kravis Center Performing Arts
West Palm Beach, FL
General support$40,000
Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science
Los Angeles, CA
General support$30,000
Cedars Sinai Medical Center
Los Angeles, CA
General support$25,000
Palm Beach Police Fire Foundation
Palm Beach, FL
General support$24,010
El Nido Family Centers
Mission Hills, CA
General support$22,500
The Jewish National Fund
New York, NY
General support$20,000
Princess Grace Foundation - USA
New York, NY
General support$18,000
Lighthouse Art Center Inc
Tequesta, FL
General support$15,000
University of Arizonasalt Center
Tucson, AZ
General support$11,000
University of Miami School of Medicine
Miami, FL
General support$10,000
Beaux Art of the Lowe Art Museum of the University of Miami Inc
Coral Gables, FL
General support$10,000
Congregation Emanu-El
San Francisco, CA
General support$9,682
Connections Center for Autism
Northhampton, MA
General support$5,000
Geffen Playhouse
Los Angeles, CA
General support$5,000
The Foundation of the Meei Inc - Massachusetts Eye and Ear
Boston, MA
General support$5,000
UCLA Health Sciences Development - Rape Treatment Center
Los Angeles, CA
General support$5,000
World Federation Bergen Belsen Association
New York, NY
General support$4,000
Adopt Fire Station 71
Los Angeles, CA
General support$2,500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Coleman Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Coleman Foundation give?

$261,692 in tax year 2024, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $10,500.

Who runs The Coleman Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists John Coleman (Trustee).

What does The Coleman Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly health, arts and culture and education.

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