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The Coleman Foundation

Preselected recipients only Brentwood, Tennessee · EIN 812847297

The Coleman Foundation is a private foundation in Brentwood, Tennessee. In tax year 2024 it gave $32,634 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $13,613 and the largest $16,359. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

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

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 3 states, the most to District of Columbia.

StateGrantsAmount
District of Columbia1$16,359
Louisiana1$13,613
Tennessee1$2,662

Grants paid in 2024

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Department of Education
Washington, DC
Education for nedy individuals$16,359
Tulane University
New Orleans, LA
Education for needy individuals$13,613
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN
Education for needy individuals$2,662

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?

$32,634 in tax year 2024, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $13,613.

Who runs The Coleman Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Scott Coleman (President).

What does The Coleman Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education and human services.

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