Colgan Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Colgan Foundation is a private foundation in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $428,666 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$428,666
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$0
- New grantees59%
Giving in 2024 was down from $620,222 the year before.
59% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $833,500 | 24 | $0 |
| 2023 | $620,222 | 18 | $0 |
| 2024 | $428,666 | 19 | $0 |
How to apply
Colgan 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Colgan Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 1 | $100,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $83,410 |
| Pennsylvania | 7 | $72,146 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $64,275 |
| New York | 3 | $45,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $25,335 |
| California | 1 | $25,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $13,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Support scholarship for military families | $100,000 |
| Florida Atlantic University | Support shark research | $83,410 |
| Friends of Massey University | Support education | $64,275 |
| JW Hallahan Association | Colgan scholarship | $35,000 |
| Columbus University Rowing | support rowing | $34,000 |
| Passing the Torch Paraalymic | Support for Paralymoic | $25,000 |
| Veper Boat Club | support rowing | $20,000 |
| Elite Rowing Inc | support rowing | $13,335 |
| SS Winter Sports Club | Support for winter sports | $12,500 |
| The A0gustians of Villanove | support catholic Religion | $10,000 |
| Boston Universsity Rowing Team | Support Row | $6,000 |
| Harvard University | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| Syacuse University | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| Yeshiva University Athletic Assoc | Support for university sports | $5,000 |
| Individual | scholarships | $3,446 |
| Big Brother Sisters Of Northeast | support for cycling | $1,700 |
| Global Health Ministry | Support for global health care | $1,000 |
| Philadelpia City Rowing | Support Rowing | $1,000 |
| Steamboat Mountain School | Scholarship | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sean Colgan
- Bibiana Colgan
- Eimile Gustafson
Questions people ask
Does Colgan Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Colgan Foundation give?
$428,666 in tax year 2024, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Colgan Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Sean Colgan (Director), Bibiana Colgan (Director) and Eimile Gustafson (Director).
What does Colgan Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.