Private foundation · EIN 13-6126040 · Rye Brook, New York

Coleman Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 18 grants paid, $262K total, median $11K. 17% of grants stayed in New York.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
18
$262K
Median grant
$11K
Stays in NY
17%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.3M

Grants paid in 2024

18 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Raymond F Kravis Center Performing ArtsWest Palm Beach, FLGeneral support$40K
Charles R Drew University of Medicine and ScienceLos Angeles, CAGeneral support$30K
Cedars Sinai Medical CenterLos Angeles, CAGeneral support$25K
Palm Beach Police Fire FoundationPalm Beach, FLGeneral support$24K
El Nido Family CentersMission Hills, CAGeneral support$23K
The Jewish National FundNew York, NYGeneral support$20K
Princess Grace Foundation - USANew York, NYGeneral support$18K
Lighthouse Art Center IncTequesta, FLGeneral support$15K
University of Arizonasalt CenterTucson, AZGeneral support$11K
University of Miami School of MedicineMiami, FLGeneral support$10K
Beaux Art of the Lowe Art Museum of the University of Miami IncCoral Gables, FLGeneral support$10K
Congregation Emanu-ElSan Francisco, CAGeneral support$9,682
Connections Center for AutismNorthhampton, MAGeneral support$5,000
Geffen PlayhouseLos Angeles, CAGeneral support$5,000
The Foundation of the Meei Inc - Massachusetts Eye and EarBoston, MAGeneral support$5,000
UCLA Health Sciences Development - Rape Treatment CenterLos Angeles, CAGeneral support$5,000
World Federation Bergen Belsen AssociationNew York, NYGeneral support$4,000
Adopt Fire Station 71Los Angeles, CAGeneral support$2,500

By state: California 7 · Florida 5 · New York 3 · Arizona 1 · Massachusetts 2

About this foundation

Coleman Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Rye Brook, New York, administered in care of Montrose Acctg, tax-exempt since 1963. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Coleman Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Coleman Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $262K across 18 grants, a median of $11K.

Where does Coleman Foundation give?

California (7 grants), Florida (5 grants), New York (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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