The Colburn Family Foundation
Accepts applications
The Colburn Family Foundation is a private foundation in Reston, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $493,647 in 89 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $105,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$493,647
- Number of grants89
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$105,000
- Assets$3.3 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2024 was down from $544,220 the year before.
17% 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 | $544,220 | 83 | $3.5 million |
| 2024 | $493,647 | 89 | $3.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Sterling Foundation Management LLC 12030 Sunrise Valley Drive Ste 450, Reston, VA 20191 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (703) 437-9720 |
| What to submit | None prescribed |
| Restrictions | Recognized section 501(c)(3) charitable organizations only |
What The Colburn Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 36 | $215,420 |
| Virginia | 1 | $105,000 |
| New York | 13 | $51,510 |
| Maryland | 8 | $47,670 |
| California | 10 | $22,340 |
| Wisconsin | 4 | $18,167 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $12,800 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $7,250 |
| Michigan | 7 | $4,490 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kids Connect Charitable Fund | Assisting youth | $105,000 |
| Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County | Fostering jewish culture | $70,000 |
| Aleph Institute | Assisting those in need | $26,000 |
| ACLU of Florida | General support | $25,000 |
| Yeshiva of Greater Washington | Fostering jewish education | $20,000 |
| Chabad of East Delray | Fostering jewish culture | $18,900 |
| UW Foundation | Fostering jewish culture | $16,667 |
| Lechem Lasova | Assisting those in need | $15,000 |
| Marine Education Initiative Inc | Other | $15,000 |
| Maryland Hillel | Higher education | $12,610 |
| Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation | Medical | $10,360 |
| Families Against Mandatory Minimums | Assisting those in need | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army - Pasadena Social Services | Assisting those in need | $10,000 |
| Spady Cultural Heritage Museum | General support | $8,000 |
| Chabad of Potomac | Assisting those in need | $7,500 |
| US Friends of Yad Ezrah | Assisting those in need | $6,800 |
| Tuv Yerushalayim-Congregation Yeshiva Yad Moishe | Assisting those in need | $6,000 |
| Chai Lifeline | Medical | $5,750 |
| CHAI4EVER | Medical | $5,750 |
| American Friends of Kehillat Nofei Hashemesh | Israel and zionism | $5,000 |
| American Friends of Meshi | Fostering jewish culture | $4,000 |
| Orthodox Union | Higher education | $4,000 |
| Beth Sholom Congre & Talmud | Fostering jewish culture | $3,060 |
| Beaver Watershed Alliance | Other | $3,000 |
| Cong Sfat Tammin | Fostering jewish culture | $3,000 |
| Lake Winnipesaukee Association | Other | $3,000 |
| Marina Shul Beit Menachem | Fostering jewish culture | $3,000 |
| Suncoast Waterkeeper | Other | $3,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Palm Beach County | Assisting youth | $2,500 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Pasadena | Assisting youth | $2,500 |
| Delray Beach Youth Tennis Foundation | Assisting youth | $2,500 |
| Sandoway Discovery Center | General support | $2,500 |
| Chabad at the City of Delray Beach | Fostering jewish culture | $2,160 |
| Melvin J Berman Hebrew Academy | Fostering jewish education | $2,000 |
| Cityhouse Delray Beach | General support | $1,800 |
| Congregation Supporters of Torah | Fostering jewish culture | $1,800 |
| Delray Beach Public Library | General support | $1,800 |
| Delray Chamber Education Fund | Assisting youth | $1,800 |
| Holt Community Foundation | Assisting those in need | $1,800 |
| Institute for Dayanim | Fostering jewish education | $1,800 |
Officers and trustees
- David Colburn
- Kathleen Colburn
Questions people ask
Does The Colburn Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Colburn Family Foundation give?
$493,647 in tax year 2024, across 89 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs The Colburn Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists David Colburn (President/Secretary) and Kathleen Colburn (Vice Pres/Treasurer).
What does The Colburn Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, arts and culture and youth programs.