Colket Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Colket Family Foundation is a private foundation in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $778,650 in 92 grants; the typical grant was $2,300 and the largest $110,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$778,650
- Number of grants92
- Typical grant$2,300
- Largest grant$110,000
- Assets$16.2 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2024 was down from $786,431 the year before.
20% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $786,431 | 104 | $12.8 million |
| 2024 | $778,650 | 92 | $16.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Colket Family Foundation 6022 West Chester Pike Suite 100, Newtown Square, PA 19073 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (610) 647-7475 |
| What to submit | In writing |
| Restrictions | Educational, charitable, scientific, literary, and religious concerns only. |
What Colket Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to Maine.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 38 | $347,400 |
| Pennsylvania | 22 | $212,000 |
| Idaho | 5 | $64,100 |
| Florida | 8 | $35,350 |
| South Carolina | 3 | $32,000 |
| California | 1 | $25,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $25,000 |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $13,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $10,000 |
| Montana | 2 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Episcopal Academy | General gift - unrestricted | $110,000 |
| Sun Valley Community School | General gift - unrestricted | $55,000 |
| Mount Desert Island Hospital | General gift - unrestricted | $51,000 |
| Bar Harbor Food Pantry | Restricted use-new location | $50,000 |
| Bar Harbor Village Improvement Association | Restricted use- shore path restoration | $30,000 |
| Mount Desert Nursing Association | General gift - unrestricted | $27,000 |
| College of Charleston Foundation | Restricted use-scholarship enrichment fund | $25,000 |
| Colorado College | General gift - unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Friends of Acadia | General gift - unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Hobe Sound Community Chest Inc | General gift - unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Maine Seacoast Mission | General gift - unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Mt Desert Island YMCA | General gift - unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Northeast Harbor Sailing School | Restricted use-ready about campaign | $25,000 |
| Summer Search | General gift - unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Island Housing Trust | General gift - unrestricted | $17,500 |
| Keystone Human Services | Restricted use - susquehanna service dogs | $15,000 |
| Philadelphia Museum of Art | General gift - unrestricted | $15,000 |
| St Davids Center for Spiritual Direction | General gift - unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Chester County Food Bank | General gift - unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic Foundation | General gift - unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Nantucket Community Sailing Inc | General gift - unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Saint James School | General gift - unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Town of Mount Desert Community Development Corporation | Restricted use-ne harbor skating rink | $10,000 |
| Willistown Conservation Trust Inc | Restricted use - rushton farm tractor repair | $9,000 |
| Neighborhood House Club | General gift - unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Stroud Water Research Center Inc | General gift - unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Bar Harbor Firefighters Association | General gift - unrestricted | $7,000 |
| Bar Harbor Food Pantry | General gift - unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Bar Harbor Police Department | General gift - unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Martin County Inc | General gift - unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Friends of Acadia | Restricted use - ranger housing | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Sawtooth National Forest Avalanche Center Inc | General gift - unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Holderness School | General gift - unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Lifeflight of Maine LLC | General gift - unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Medical University of South Carolina Foundation | General gift - unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Partners for Sacred Places | Artcinia | $5,000 |
| College of the Atlantic | General gift - unrestricted | $3,000 |
| 1LOVE4ANIMALS Inc | General gift - unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Atlantic Salmon Federation Inc | General gift - unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Bar Harbor Historical Society Inc | Restricted use - la rochelle | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Ruth M Colket
- Carolyn C Cullen
- Tristram C Colket III
- Bryan D Colket
- Francis J Mirabello
- Richard A Smolen
Questions people ask
Does Colket Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Colket Family Foundation give?
$778,650 in tax year 2024, across 92 grants, with a typical grant of $2,300.
Who runs Colket Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Ruth M Colket (Trustee), Carolyn C Cullen (Trustee), Tristram C Colket III (Trustee) and Bryan D Colket (Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Colket Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and health.