Colburn-Keenan Foundation Inc
Colburn-Keenan Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Enfield, Connecticut, that supports people and families affected by chronic inherited bleeding disorders, as well as organizations serving that community. Its website describes a range of assistance, organizational, scholarship, and camp-related programs.
Colburn-Keenan Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Colburn-Keenan Foundation Inc gave $342K across 49 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), top state Connecticut. 20% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $342,174
- -30.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 49
- -14.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,983
- -19.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,500
- Total assets
- $10,861,467
- +7.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (10 of 49, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (49% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Colburn-Keenan Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The 2024 filing says the foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. However, its website describes application pathways for specific programs, including the 2026 organization grant cycle and camp-related programs. For individual assistance, the website says applications are submitted using its application and reviewed on a rolling basis if funds allow. The filing lists scholarship restrictions: applicants must have an inherited bleeding disorder, have volunteered to benefit the bleeding disorders community, and be entering or attending an accredited two- or four-year undergraduate institution in the United States.
- Review Cycle
- The 2024 filing lists March 20 at 11:59 p.m. for the scholarship application. That date has passed for 2026.
- Deadline
- The 2024 filing lists March 20 at 11:59 p.m.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 811, Enfield, CT 06082
Phone: (800) 966-2431
Email: admin@colkeen.org
Website: https://colkeen.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Colburn-Keenan Foundation Inc
Camp Equipment & Capital Improvement Grant Program
Colburn-Keenan Foundation Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Campership Grant
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Amount
Up to US $500
Deadline
Deadline not published
Family Fun & Connections Event Grant Program
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Amount
US $1,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Colburn-Keenan Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Individual Support ($100K). Together the top 10 received $243K.
Grant Size Distribution
245 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 231 grants of 245 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website says its programs support individuals, families, organizations, and institutions in the United States. In 2024, 49% of grant dollars went to recipients in Connecticut. The next largest reported state shares were California and Massachusetts at 5% each, followed by New York and Maryland at 4% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 49 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Colburn-Keenan Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 49 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 65% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 38% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 77% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $342K (2024) to $554K (2021). In 2024 it made 49 grants totaling $342K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual Support Various, CT | Financial aid to those with bleeding disorders and other chronic illness | $99,500 |
| Individual Grants Various, CT | Financial aid to those with bleeding disorders and other chronic illness | $67,858 |
| New England Hemophilia Association Dedham, MA | Support activities that benefit the bleeding disorders and chronic illness communities | $12,658 |
| Hemophilia Foundation of Michigan Ypsilanti, MI | Support activities that benefit the bleeding disorders and chronic illness communities | $11,500 |
| Hemophilia Federation of America Washington, DC | Support activities that benefit the bleeding disorders and chronic illness communities | $11,000 |
| Pacific Northwest Bleeding Disorder Corvallis, OR | Support activities that benefit the bleeding disorders and chronic illness communities | $9,199 |
| Hemophilia Foundation of Maryland Parkville, MD | Support activities that benefit the bleeding disorders and chronic illness communities | $8,500 |
| Hemophilia Foundation of Northern C Martinez, CA | Support activities that benefit the bleeding disorders and chronic illness communities | $7,500 |
| National Bleeding Disorders Foundat New York, NY | Support activities that benefit the bleeding disorders and chronic illness communities | $7,500 |
| Hemophilia Foundation of Southern C Pasadena, CA | Support activities that benefit the bleeding disorders and chronic illness communities | $7,343 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,861,467 | $618,507 | $509,845 | $342,174 | 49 | $399,965 | $498,606 | $517,620 |
| 2023 | $10,126,352 | $357,316 | $668,868 | $493,723 | 57 | $555,923 | $243,629 | $473,376 |
| 2022 | $9,296,724 | $597,044 | $656,079 | $535,459 | 63 | $592,748 | $509,446 | $487,409 |
| 2021 | $11,373,927 | $833,729 | $679,385 | $554,202 | 21 | $632,654 | $750,825 | $540,365 |
| 2020 | $9,426,253 | $508,640 | $644,405 | $521,247 | 55 | — | $433,584 | $501,754 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Colburn-Keenan Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $518K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to create a lasting source of grant funding for organizations serving the chronic inherited bleeding disorders community, families’ socioeconomic needs, hemophilia research, and scholarships for students with chronic inherited bleeding disorders.
Its website describes individual financial assistance for urgent medical, basic survival, and quality-of-life needs. It says individual grants are generally considered up to $3,000 per calendar year and that applications are reviewed on a rolling basis as funds allow. The website also says it no longer assists people diagnosed with other chronic illnesses through this program because of the volume of requests from people with inherited bleeding disorders.
For organizations, the Marcy Shulman Memorial Organization Grant Program supports community, local, and national organizations offering services to people and families with chronic inherited bleeding disorders in the United States. The 2024 filing also reports support for organizations serving people with bleeding disorders and other chronic illnesses.
Other programs described on the website include the Beth Carew Memorial Scholarship, camperships, camp equipment and capital improvements, counselor exchange, and family events. The website states that Beth Carew scholarships range from $500 to $6,000 annually and are not renewable. Its camp equipment program requires that at least 25% of a camp’s yearly campers be children affected by chronic inherited bleeding disorders.
Examples of supported organizations illustrate the types of work funded. New England Hemophilia Association describes its mission as improving quality of life for people with bleeding disorders and their families through education, advocacy, and support. Hemophilia Federation of America says it assists, educates, and advocates for the bleeding disorders community. The Hemophilia Foundation of Michigan describes a focus on improving quality of life for people affected by hemophilia, von Willebrand disease, other coagulation disorders, and related complications.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 49 grants totaling $342,174. Grant amounts ranged from $600 to $99,500, with a median of $3,500. The largest reported awards were $99,500 and $67,858 for individual support in Connecticut, both for financial aid to people with bleeding disorders and other chronic illness. Among organizational grants, New England Hemophilia Association received $12,658, Hemophilia Foundation of Michigan $11,500, and Hemophilia Federation of America $11,000. The filing describes these organizational awards as supporting activities benefiting bleeding disorders and chronic illness communities.
The website describes the Marcy Shulman Memorial Organization Grant Program as accepting applications for its 2026 grant cycle. It advises applicants to read the grant guidelines before applying. The website also describes the Camp Equipment & Capital Improvement program and the Family Fun & Connections Event program as active. For the latter, it lists $1,000 awards and says applications are accepted until that year’s funds have been awarded. The camp equipment page invites camps to apply by email and requests information including camp dates, facility, history, and expected attendance.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Dawn Bryant as president and Susan Mantoni as executive director. Other listed officers and directors are Dr Richard Steingart, Hilary Keenan, Christine Pineo, Susan Keenan, Kimberly Oliveri, and Coleen Berndt.
Colburn-Keenan Foundation Inc is led by Susan Mantoni, Executive Director on every filing since 2023; 1 of 8 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Susan Mantoni
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
30 hrs/week
$14K (2023) → $57K (2024)
Dawn Bryant
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christine Pineo
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Coleen Berndt
Director
Board Member → Treasurer, 2023
Treasurer → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hilary Keenan
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Steingart
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kimberly Oliveri
Treasurer
Fmr Executive Director Current Board Member → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$47K (2023) → $0 (2024)
Susan Keenan
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Rich Steingart (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Kimberly Conant (2020–2022) — Executive Director
- Former: Renee Oliveri (2020–2022) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $57K, to Susan Mantoni (Executive Dir.).
Frequently asked questions about Colburn-Keenan Foundation Inc
How much does Colburn-Keenan Foundation Inc give each year?
Colburn-Keenan Foundation Inc gave $342K across 49 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $494K across 57 grants.
What is Colburn-Keenan Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Colburn-Keenan Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $3,500, and its average grant was $6,983, across 49 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Colburn-Keenan Foundation Inc that year got $3K on average.
Where does Colburn-Keenan Foundation Inc give grants?
Colburn-Keenan Foundation Inc's top state is Connecticut, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest state was California (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants) and Morgantown, WV (2 grants).
Does Colburn-Keenan Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 49 grants with a stated purpose on Colburn-Keenan Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Colburn-Keenan Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Colburn-Keenan Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Individual Support ($99,500), Individual Grants ($67,858) and New England Hemophilia Association ($12,658), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Colburn-Keenan Foundation Inc?
Colburn-Keenan Foundation Inc reported $10.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $400K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $518K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Colburn-Keenan Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to create a lasting source of grant funding for organizations serving the chronic inherited bleeding disorders community, families’ socioeconomic needs, hemophilia research, and scholarships for students with chronic inherited bleeding disorders. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Colburn-Keenan Foundation Inc?
The 2024 filing says the foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Colburn-Keenan Foundation Inc's EIN?
Colburn-Keenan Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4634920. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Colburn-Keenan Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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