Coleman Family Foundation Inc
Coleman Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Pittsburg, Kansas. In its 2025 filing, it reported 43 grants totaling $3,145,000, with most grant dollars going to organizations in Kansas.
Coleman Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Coleman Family Foundation Inc gave $3.1M across 43 grants in 2025 (avg $73K), mostly in Kansas. 30% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,145,000
- +118.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 43
- +16.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $73,140
- +87.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $9,971,446
- -4.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (11 of 37, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Kansas (94% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Coleman Family Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It requests written requests; the filing names H Richard and Faith P Coleman as contacts. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: H Richard And Faith P Coleman
Mailing address: 610 East Jefferson, Pittsburg, KS 66762
Phone: (620) 231-8050
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Coleman Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Pittsburg State University Foundation Inc ($2.0M across 3 grants). Together the top 10 received $2.8M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($55,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
209 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 176 grants of 209 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 94% of grant dollars went to Kansas recipients, 3% to Missouri, and 1% each to recipients in Washington, D.C., and Ohio. The filing also reports 0% for Arkansas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 43 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Coleman Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 11 of 37 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $30K; repeat grants $106K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 68% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+2%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 578% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.4M (2024) to $3.1M (2025). In 2025 it made 43 grants totaling $3.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pittsburg State University Foundation Inc Pittsburg, KS | Outdoor Track Facility | $1,000,000 |
| Pittsburg State University Foundation Inc Pittsburg, KS | Diesel and Heavy Equipment Building | $1,000,000 |
| Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas Pittsburg, KS | General Fund | $150,000 |
| Girard Medical Center Foundation Girard, KS | General Fund | $150,000 |
| Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas Pittsburg, KS | General Fund | $100,000 |
| Frontenac Public Library Foundation Frontenac, KS | General Fund | $100,000 |
| Vie Medical Clinic Pittsburg, KS | General Fund | $100,000 |
| Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas Pittsburg, KS | General Fund | $75,000 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $55,500 |
| Catholic Diocese of Wichita Wichita, KS | The Lord's Diner | $25,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,971,446 | $2,786,017 | $3,251,826 | $3,145,000 | 43 | $3,152,730 | $545,568 | $545,839 |
| 2024 | $10,460,318 | $1,638,266 | $1,532,184 | $1,440,500 | 37 | $1,446,777 | $504,831 | $551,918 |
| 2023 | $10,366,918 | $1,379,907 | $1,987,567 | $1,920,000 | 40 | $1,926,730 | $440,070 | $512,363 |
| 2022 | $10,974,578 | $1,873,580 | $3,187,244 | $3,086,263 | 49 | $3,092,482 | $282,818 | $563,473 |
| 2021 | $12,288,242 | $2,682,412 | $2,180,006 | $2,060,200 | 40 | $2,067,260 | $520,666 | $614,727 |
| 2020 | $11,785,836 | $2,456,455 | $1,913,601 | $1,795,500 | 34 | — | $711,189 | $562,228 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Coleman Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $546K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations, including educational, health, community, and social-service organizations. For example, the Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas describes its mission as encouraging charitable giving for the common good and quality of life. Fostering Connections says it provides supplies for children in foster care and support for foster parents. Kids Across America describes its work as a Christian sports camp teaching biblical principles and life skills to urban youth and their mentors.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 43 grants totaling $3,145,000. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $1,000,000, with a median grant of $10,000. Its largest grants were two $1,000,000 awards to Pittsburg State University Foundation Inc for an outdoor track facility and a diesel and heavy equipment building. Other notable awards included $150,000 each to the Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas and Girard Medical Center Foundation, and $100,000 each to Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas, Frontenac Public Library Foundation, and Vie Medical Clinic.
Additional 2025 grants included $25,000 to the Cleveland Clinic Foundation for “Indian River Strategic Priorities.” The Cleveland Clinic Foundation describes its mission as caring for life, researching for health, and educating those who serve. The foundation also gave $20,000 each to Kids Across America and Christ in Youth Inc; the latter describes its mission as the Christian development of youth and leaders.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Coleman Family Foundation Inc is led by H. Richard Coleman, President, Treasurer & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
H. Richard Coleman
President, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Faith P. Coleman
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marcia Sorrick
Secretary & Director
Secretary → Secretary & Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lori E. Altom
Director
On filings since 2022
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Coleman Family Foundation Inc
How much does Coleman Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Coleman Family Foundation Inc gave $3.1M across 43 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.4M across 37 grants.
What is Coleman Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Coleman Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $73,140, across 43 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Coleman Family Foundation Inc that year got $30K on average.
Where does Coleman Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Coleman Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Kansas: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsburg, KS (16 grants), Kansas City, MO (5 grants), Girard, KS (2 grants) and Frontenac, KS (2 grants).
Does Coleman Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 86% of Coleman Family Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (37 of 43) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Coleman Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Coleman Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Pittsburg State University Foundation Inc ($2,025,000 across 3 grants), Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas ($235,000 across 3 grants) and Girard Medical Center Foundation ($150,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($55,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Coleman Family Foundation Inc?
Coleman Family Foundation Inc reported $10.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $546K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Coleman Family Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations, including educational, health, community, and social-service organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Coleman Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Coleman Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Coleman Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-1947299. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 8, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Coleman Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/coleman-family-foundation-inc-morg_5410a7faa4324b55aecbc960d53bea2d
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