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The J&c Colmar Foundation

Preselected recipients only Austin, Texas · EIN 871741155

The J&c Colmar Foundation is a private foundation in Austin, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $30,160 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $6,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $16,708 the year before.

27% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$11,2287$382,107
2024$16,70811$438,011
2025$30,16011$459,834

How to apply

The J&c Colmar 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 J&c Colmar Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.

StateGrantsAmount
California6$13,060
District of Columbia1$6,000
Maryland1$6,000
Texas2$4,100
Kansas1$1,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 11 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Direct Relief International
Santa Barbara, CA
Exempt purpose of organization$6,000
Doctors Without Borders
Hangerstown, MD
Exempt purpose of organization$6,000
World Cental Kitchen
Washington, DC
Exempt purpose of organization$6,000
Santa Barbara International Film Festival
Santa Barbara, CA
Exempt purpose of organization$4,000
Austin Theatre Alliance
Austin, TX
Exempt purpose of organization$3,500
Boxtales Theatre Company
Santa Barbara, CA
Exempt purpose of organization$1,000
Hamm Foundtaion
Perry, KS
Exempt purpose of organization$1,000
Santa Barbara City College Foundation
Santa Barbara, CA
Exempt purpose of organization$1,000
Casa del Herrero
Montecito, CA
Exempt purpose of organization$1,000
Zach Theatre
Austin, TX
Exempt purpose of organization$600
The Riviera Association
Santa Barbara, CA
Exempt purpose of organization$60

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The J&c Colmar Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The J&c Colmar Foundation give?

$30,160 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.

Who runs The J&c Colmar Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Steven Colmar (President), Julian Colmar (Secretary / Treasurer), Jacqueline Colmar (Director) and Daniela Colmar (Director).

What does The J&c Colmar Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly international and arts and culture.

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