Private foundation · EIN 26-1373618 · Wilmington, Delaware · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Coleman Family Charitable 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: 51 grants paid, $503K total, median $5,000.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
51
$503K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in DE
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$9.3M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Saint Anns SchoolBrooklyn, NY20/20 campaign$100K
Brooklyn Heights SynagogueBrooklyn, NYCapital Campaign for new building$50K
Health Care for the Homeless IncBaltimore, MDGeneral & Unrestricted$25K
New York UniversityNew York, NYThe Brain Injury Wellness Fund$25K
Trustees of Amherst CollegeAmherst, MAStudent Center and Dining Commons Project$25K
Bard High School Early College QueensLong Island City, NYGeneral & Unrestricted$20K
Planned Parenthood of Greater New York IncNew York, NYGeneral & Unrestricted$20K
Planned Parenthood of Greater TexasDallas, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$20K
Steep Rock Association IncWashington Depot, CTAnnual Contribution to the Bill Coleman Memorial Fund$20K
Red Hook InitiativeBrooklyn, NYGeneral & Unrestricted$15K
Saint Anns SchoolBrooklyn, NYAnnual Fund$15K
St Andrews Episcopal School IncAustin, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$13K
70 Faces Media IncNew York, NYJewish Telegraph Agency division of JTA-MJL New Corp and 70 Faces Media$10K
Brooklyn Heights SynagogueBrooklyn, NYYom Kippur Appeal$10K
Brooklyn Public LibraryBrooklyn, NYTo support IC3 Digital Literacy Certification BPL$10K
Brooklyn Public LibraryBrooklyn, NYBPL Justice Initiatives$10K
Medecins Sans Frontieres USA IncHagerstown, MDGeneral & Unrestricted$10K
World Central Kitchen IncorporatedWashington, DCGeneral & Unrestricted$10K
Texas Book FestivalAustin, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$8,000
Brooklyn Community FoundationBrooklyn, NYAllinbklyn$6,300
Central Queens Academy Charter SchoolElmhurst, NYGeneral & Unrestricted$6,000
Brooklyn Book Bodega IncBrooklyn, NYGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000
Documented LtdNew York, NYGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000
Emmas Torch LtdBrooklyn, NYGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000
Friends of the Children - AustinAustin, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000
Refugee & Immigrant Center for Education & Legal SSan Antonio, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000
Sadie Nash Leadership Project IncNew York, NYGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000
Yale UniversityNew Haven, CTfor undergraduate education and meeting the most critical needs of such undergraduate students$5,000
Museum of Chinese in AmericaNew York, NYGeneral & Unrestricted$4,000
Brooklyn Community FoundationBrooklyn, NYGeneral & Unrestricted$3,500
The Childrens Health FundNew York, NYGeneral & Unrestricted$3,500
The Young Center for Immigrant Childrens RightsChicago, ILGeneral & Unrestricted$3,000
Brooklyn Community Housing and Services IncBrooklyn, NYGeneral & Unrestricted$2,500
Gunn Memorial Library IncWashington, CTGeneral & Unrestricted$2,500
International Rescue Committee IncAlbert Lea, MNGeneral & Unrestricted$2,500
New York Public RadioNew York, NYGeneral & Unrestricted$2,500
Prep for PrepNew York, NYGeneral & Unrestricted$2,500
West Side Center for Community Life IncNew York, NYWest Side Campaign Against Hunger$2,500
WnetNew York, NYGeneral & Unrestricted$2,500
Brooklyn Academy of Music IncBrooklyn, NYGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
Brooklyn Botanic Garden CorporationBrooklyn, NYGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
Brooklyn MuseumBrooklyn, NYGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
Community Help in Park Slope IncNew York, NYGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
CUNY School of Professional Studies Foundation IncNew York, NYGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
Danbury Hospital & New Milford Hospital FoundationDanbury, CTFor the New Milford Hospital's Executive Director's Discretionary Fund$1,000
Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy IncBrooklyn, NYGeneral & Unrestricted$500
The University of Texas at AustinAustin, TXPriscilla Pond Flawn Child and Family Laboratory$500
Washington Volunteer Fire Department IncWashington Dt, CTGeneral & Unrestricted$500
Village Improvement Society IncWashington Dt, CTGeneral & Unrestricted$250
Washington Ambulance Association IncWashington, CTGeneral & Unrestricted$250
Washington Environmental Council IncWashington Ct, CTGeneral & Unrestricted$250

By state: New York 31 · Texas 6 · Maryland 2 · Connecticut 8 · Massachusetts 1 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

Coleman Family Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Wilmington, Delaware, administered in care of Foundation Source, tax-exempt since 2008. 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 Family Charitable 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 Family Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $503K across 51 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Coleman Family Charitable Foundation give?

New York (31 grants), Texas (6 grants), Maryland (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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