Frank L & Sarah Miller Coulson Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Frank L & Sarah Miller Coulson Foundation is a private foundation in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2023 it gave $373,500 in 32 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $70,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$373,500
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$70,000
- Assets$17.9 million
- New grantees16%
Giving in 2023 was down from $1.5 million the year before.
16% of its 2023 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1.5 million | 30 | $14.2 million |
| 2023 | $373,500 | 32 | $17.9 million |
How to apply
Frank L & Sarah Miller Coulson 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 Frank L & Sarah Miller Coulson Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 15 | $250,000 |
| Virginia | 3 | $45,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $25,000 |
| New York | 4 | $18,500 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $10,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $5,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $3,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $3,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia Museum of Art | General fund | $70,000 |
| St Christopher Church | General fund | $35,000 |
| Mount Vernon Ladies Association | General fund | $30,000 |
| 1LOVE4 Animals | General fund | $25,000 |
| Pennsylvania Horticultural Society | General fund | $25,000 |
| Philabundance | General fund | $20,000 |
| Whyy | General fund | $15,000 |
| Barnes Foundation | General fund | $10,000 |
| Colonial Williamsburg Foundation | General fund | $10,000 |
| Free Library of Philadelphia | General fund | $10,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University Center | General fund | $10,000 |
| Philadelphia Orchestra Association | General fund | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | General fund | $10,000 |
| Save the Children | General fund | $10,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | General fund | $10,000 |
| Philadelphia Ballet | General fund | $8,000 |
| Museum of the American Revolution | General fund | $7,000 |
| ASPCA | General fund | $5,000 |
| Columbia Business School | General fund | $5,000 |
| Humane Society of United States | General fund | $5,000 |
| Mann Center for the Performing Arts | General fund | $5,000 |
| NRDC | General fund | $5,000 |
| Peta | General fund | $5,000 |
| Chama Peak Land Alliance | General fund | $5,000 |
| Morris Animal Refuge | General fund | $4,000 |
| Ny School of Interior Design Scholarship | General fund | $3,500 |
| Aloha Foundation | General fund | $3,000 |
| Bethesda Mission | General fund | $3,000 |
| Care | General fund | $3,000 |
| Salvation Army | General fund | $3,000 |
| Hobe Sound Community Chest | General fund | $2,500 |
| Stjude Children's Research Hospital | General fund | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Sarah Miller Coulson
Questions people ask
Does Frank L & Sarah Miller Coulson Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Frank L & Sarah Miller Coulson Foundation give?
$373,500 in tax year 2023, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs Frank L & Sarah Miller Coulson Foundation?
Its 2023 filing lists Sarah Miller Coulson (Trustee).
What does Frank L & Sarah Miller Coulson Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, animals and faith communities.