Coleman Foundation
Accepts applications
Coleman Foundation is a private foundation in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $282,904 in 33 grants; the typical grant was $6,000 and the largest $31,904. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$282,904
- Number of grants33
- Typical grant$6,000
- Largest grant$31,904
- Assets$0
- New grantees79%
Giving in 2024 was up from $205,000 the year before.
79% of its 2024 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 | $205,000 | 15 | $291,704 |
| 2024 | $282,904 | 33 | $0 |
How to apply
| Contact | Pitcairn Trust Company 161 Washington St Ste 801, Conshohocken, PA 19428 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (215) 881-6028 |
| What to submit | No special form |
What Coleman Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 7 | $85,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 9 | $85,404 |
| Massachusetts | 6 | $61,000 |
| California | 3 | $24,000 |
| New York | 5 | $22,500 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $2,500 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $1,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 3rd Street Alliance | Unrestricted | $31,904 |
| Boston Area Gleaners | Hnr of dr margaret coleman | $25,000 |
| Hopewell Fund | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Boston Harbor Now | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Humane Society International | Unrestricted | $17,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Fed of America | Unrestricted | $17,000 |
| Calvary Presbyterian Church | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Temple University | Unrestricted | $13,000 |
| Cornell Lab of Ornithology | Unrestricted | $12,000 |
| Xerces Society | Unrestricted | $12,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Unrestricted | $11,000 |
| San Francisco-Marin Food Bank | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Elevate Oakland | Unrestricted | $9,000 |
| North Philly Community Church | Unrestricted | $9,000 |
| Eddie's Ranch | Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Motse Community & Wildlife | Unrestricted | $6,500 |
| Wbur | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Inaturalist | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Nationalities Service Center | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Philadelphia Tennis Club | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Doctors for America | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Innovation Network for Communities | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Wagner Free Institute of Science | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Brennan Center for Justice | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Food Moxie | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Tree House Books | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Choate Rosemary Hall | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| The Jed Foundation | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| The Maine Heritage Orchard | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Trustees of Reservations | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Turtle Rescue League | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Windward Fund | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Pitcairn Trust Company
- William S Coleman
- Deborah Coleman
- Barry Grossbach
- Samuel Coleman
Questions people ask
Does Coleman Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Coleman Foundation give?
$282,904 in tax year 2024, across 33 grants, with a typical grant of $6,000.
Who runs Coleman Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Pitcairn Trust Company (Trustee), William S Coleman (Trustee), Deborah Coleman (Trustee) and Barry Grossbach (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Coleman Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, international and food and hunger.