Private foundation · EIN 85-4298352 · Palo Alto, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Pearl Colman 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: 35 grants paid, $142K total, median $1,800. 37% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
35
$142K
Median grant
$1,800
Stays in CA
37%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.2M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Accelerate ChangeBoston, MAPhilanthropy$20K
All Americans VoteWashington, DCPhilanthropy$20K
Anti-Defamation LeagueNew York, NYPhilanthropy$10K
ColturaSeattle, WAEnvironmental$10K
Future Now Institute States ProjectWashington, DCTechnology$10K
Schwab Charitable - DafSan Francisco, CAPhilanthropy$10K
Silicon Valley Social Venture FundRedwood City, CAPhilanthropy$10K
American Immigration CouncilWashington, DCPhilanthropy$7,000
Project GlimmerSan Leandro, CAEducational$5,100
Jewish Family & Children's ServicesSan Francisco, CAPhilanthropy$5,000
People for the American Way FoundationWashington, DCPhilanthropy$5,000
Center for Reproductive RightsNew York, NYHealth$4,000
Planned Parenthood FoundationWashington, DCHealth$4,000
American Immigration CouncilWashington, DCPhilanthropy$3,000
Project GlimmerSan Leandro, CAEducational$2,045
Alois Allzheimer's AssociationChicago, ILHealth$2,000
Southern Poverty Law CenterMontgomery, ALPhilanthropy$2,000
Jewish National FundNew York, NYPhilanthropy$1,800
Youth Community ServicePalo Alto, CAPhilanthropy$1,500
ALS AsssociationCitrus Heights, CAHealth$1,000
American Indian College FundDenver, COEducational$1,000
Camfed Foundation (girls Education in Africa)San Francisco, CAEducational$1,000
Civic Health ProjectPalo Alto, CAHealth$1,000
Concussion Legacy Foundation IncBoston, MAHealth$1,000
Gulf Coast Dental OutreachTampa, FLHealth$1,000
KdfcLos Angeles, CAPhilanthropy$1,000
Warc Westbeth Artists Residence CouncilNew York, NYArts$1,000
Arthritis FoundationAtlanta, GAHealth$500
Southern Oregon University FoundationAshland, OREducational$500
Flux FoundationSan Francisco, CAPhilanthropy$300
Alcatraz Swim for Sight - the Edward Charles InstituteBeverly Hills, CAHealth$214
Alcatraz Swim for Sight - the Edward Charles InstituteBeverly Hills, CAHealth$214
Dementia Society of America (via Evite)Doylestown, PAHealth$110
Charity NavigatorSaddle Brook, NJPhilanthropy$100
Planned Parenthood FoundationWashington, DCHealth$100

By state: District of Columbia 7 · California 13 · Massachusetts 2 · New York 4 · Washington 1 · Illinois 1

About this foundation

Pearl Colman Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Palo Alto, California, tax-exempt since 2022. 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 Pearl Colman 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 Pearl Colman Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $142K across 35 grants, a median of $1,800.

Where does Pearl Colman Foundation give?

District of Columbia (7 grants), California (13 grants), Massachusetts (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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