Private foundation · EIN 43-1947299 · Pittsburg, Kansas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Coleman Family Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Kansas. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $10K.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 43 grants paid, $3.1M total, median $10K. 65% of grants stayed in Kansas. Stated restrictions: NONE

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
43
$3.1M
Median grant
$10K
Stays in KS
65%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$10.0M

How to apply

Written requests Contact: H Richard and Faith P Coleman, 610 East Jefferson, Pittsburg, Ks, 6202318050 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Pittsburg State University Foundation IncPittsburg, KSOutdoor track facility$1.0M
Pittsburg State University Foundation IncPittsburg, KSDiesel and heavy equipment building$1.0M
Community Foundation of Southeast KansasPittsburg, KSGeneral fund$150K
Girard Medical Center FoundationGirard, KSGeneral fund$150K
Community Health Center of Southeast KansasPittsburg, KSGeneral fund$100K
Frontenac Public Library FoundationFrontenac, KSGeneral fund$100K
Vie Medical ClinicPittsburg, KSGeneral fund$100K
Community Foundation of Southeast KansasPittsburg, KSGeneral fund$75K
Pittsburg State University Foundation IncPittsburg, KSVarious sport and scholarship funds$56K
Catholic Diocese of WichitaWichita, KSThe lord's diner$25K
The Cleveland Clinic FoundationCleveland, OHIndian river strategic priorities$25K
Crawfod County Historical MuseumPittsburg, KSGeneral fund$25K
International Justice MissionWashington, DCGeneral fund$25K
Pittsburg State University Foundation IncPittsburg, KSAthletic discretionary fund$25K
St Mary's Colgan Catholic SchoolsPittsburg, KSGeneral fund$25K
Valley Hope FoundationNorton, KSGeneral fund$25K
Christ in YouthJoplin, MOGeneral fund$20K
Kids Across AmericaBranson, MOGeneral fund$20K
American Red CrossWashington, DCGeneral fund$10K
Brandon Burlsworth FoundationHarrison, ARGeneral fund$10K
Children's Advocacy CenterPittsburg, KSGeneral fund$10K
Children's Mercy HospitalKansas City, MOGeneral fund$10K
Community Foundation of Southeast KansasPittsburg, KSGeneral fund$10K
Medecins Sans Frontieres USA IncNew York, NYGeneral fund$10K
Fostering ConnectionsFrontenac, KSGeneral fund$10K
Learning Tree Institute at GreenbushGirard, KSGeneral fund$10K
Mother to Mother MinistryPittsburg, KSGeneral fund$10K
Pittsburg Community TheatrePittsburg, KSGeneral fund$10K
Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Four StatesKansas City, MOGeneral fund$10K
Safehouse Crisis Center IncPittsburg, KSGeneral fund$10K
Safespace IncStuart, FLGeneral fund$10K
Foundation for Class IncColumbus, KSGeneral fund$10K
Valley Hope FoundationNorton, KSGeneral fund$10K
Camp Wood YMCAElmdale, KSGeneral fund$7,000
Habitat for Humanity of Crawford CountyPittsburg, KSGeneral fund$5,000
Harvesters - the Community Food NetworkKansas City, MOGeneral fund$5,000
Hope House IncLee Summit, MOGeneral fund$5,000
Inclusion ConnectionsOlathe, KSGeneral fund$5,000
Levelup Kids IncKansas City, MOGeneral fund$5,000
Rose Brooks Center IncKansas City, MOGeneral fund$5,000
St Jude Children's Research Hospital IncMemphis, TNGeneral fund$5,000
The Family ConservancyKansas City, KSGeneral fund$5,000
Little Balkans Days Festival AssociationPittsburg, KSGeneral fund$2,500

By state: Kansas 28 · Missouri 8 · District of Columbia 2 · Ohio 1 · Arkansas 1 · New York 1

About this foundation

Coleman Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Pittsburg, Kansas, administered in care of Marcia Sorrick, tax-exempt since 2002. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Coleman Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Written requests Deadlines: NONE.

How much does Coleman Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $3.1M across 43 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Coleman Family Foundation Inc give?

Kansas (28 grants), Missouri (8 grants), District of Columbia (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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