Private foundation · EIN 30-6512973 · San Francisco, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Colley Foundation Tr

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 2025 Form 990-PF: 6 grants paid, $82K total, median $7,500. 17% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
6
$82K
Median grant
$7,500
Stays in CA
17%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.7M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
University High SchoolPort Orange, FLGeneral fund$52K
Level ForwardNew York, NYGeneral fund$12K
San Francisco University High SchoolSan Francisco, CAGeneral fund$12K
OnejaxJacksonville, FLGeneral fund$3,000
Story CorpsBrooklyn, NYGeneral fund$2,500
Columbia UniversityNew York, NYGeneral fund$1,000

By state: Florida 2 · New York 3 · California 1

About this foundation

Colley Foundation Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in San Francisco, California, tax-exempt since 2016. 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 Colley Foundation Tr accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Colley Foundation Tr give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $82K across 6 grants, a median of $7,500.

Where does Colley Foundation Tr give?

Florida (2 grants), New York (3 grants), California (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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