Coleman Foundation for Cultural
The Coleman Foundation for Cultural, based in Chagrin Falls, Ohio, is a private foundation whose stated mission is to support people and organizations that cross social, cultural, or other borders to build understanding and connection. Its website identifies the organization as the Coleman Cultural Engagement Foundation and describes support for international, intercultural, and domestic activities.
Coleman Foundation for Cultural at a glance
In short: Coleman Foundation for Cultural gave $43K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Ohio. 10% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $42,550
- +48.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,255
- +48.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,100
- Total assets
- $343,542
- +7.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (1 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% 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 Coleman Foundation for Cultural
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Invitation Only
-
The website says the foundation accepts proposals by invitation only and does not accept unsolicited requests at this time. The 2024 filing says an initial request for funding may be a one- to two-page letter. The filing describes support for travel, education, training, and projects carried out by international, intercultural, and domestic border-crossers, as well as charitable organizations working toward a more harmonious, just, and compassionate world for humans and animals.
- Review Cycle
- None, according to the 2024 filing.
- Deadline
- None, according to the 2024 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: William E Coleman
Mailing address: 102 Ashleigh Drive, Chagrin Falls, OH 44022
Phone: (440) 557-5141
Website: https://colemanfndn.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Coleman Foundation for Cultural funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Edwins Leadership ($18K). Together the top 10 received $43K.
Grant Size Distribution
49 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 49 grants of 49 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Ohio. The foundation’s stated mission includes both international and intercultural understanding and domestic border-crossing activities.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Coleman Foundation for Cultural open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 10 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $18K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $18K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 70% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 113% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 166% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $11K (2020) to $43K (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $43K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Edwins Leadership Cleveland Heights, OH | Support to Formerly Incarcerated | $17,500 |
| Asian Services in Action Inc Cleveland, OH | Provide Scholarships | $16,500 |
| Furever Furkidz Animal Rescue Chesterland, OH | Animal Rescue Support | $1,750 |
| Girls with Sole Rocky River, OH | Support for at Risk or Abused Girls | $1,500 |
| Cleveland Orchestra Cleveland, OH | Support the Arts | $1,200 |
| Girls Scouts of Ne Ohio Macedonia, OH | Provide Funding to Girl Scouts of Am | $1,000 |
| University of Mount Union Alliance, OH | Provide Scholarships | $1,000 |
| Jin HUO Community Inc Akron, OH | Support Refugees | $1,000 |
| Dylan's House Canfield, OH | Housing/Support for Austism | $1,000 |
| Rescue Village Novelty, OH | Animal Rescue Support | $100 |
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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 | $343,542 | $164,346 | $50,736 | $42,550 | 10 | $43,829 | $33,067 | $26,333 |
| 2023 | $318,634 | $47,080 | $36,134 | $28,725 | 10 | $29,053 | $39,999 | $21,906 |
| 2022 | $307,688 | $120,282 | $30,162 | $21,900 | 10 | $21,900 | $11,748 | $17,545 |
| 2021 | $272,904 | $95,859 | $22,042 | $20,000 | 9 | $20,000 | $2,183 | $15,702 |
| 2020 | $220,922 | $75,548 | $15,477 | $10,500 | 10 | — | $34,813 | $11,685 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Coleman Foundation for Cultural reported a distributable amount of $26K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is to support “border-crossers”: people who intentionally leave familiar surroundings to engage constructively with people or situations unlike their own. It aims to advance a more harmonious, just, and compassionate world, and supports activities intended to build intercultural and international understanding as well as domestic border-crossing. Its website describes possible support for travel, education, training, projects, and actions, and says it also supports nonprofit educational, civic, and cultural institutions aligned with its mission.
Examples described on the foundation’s website include scholarship support, international student service trips, research on local human trafficking, and a STEM program. The 2024 filing also lists grants for scholarships, arts support, animal rescue, refugee support, and services for formerly incarcerated people and at-risk or abused girls.
Among 2024 grantees, Asian Services in Action describes its mission as serving, supporting, and advocating for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, immigrants, and refugees. Jin Huo Community says it works to improve clients’ quality of life through culturally and linguistically relevant health and social services. Dylan’s House describes its work as supporting people on the autism spectrum and their caregivers. The University of Mount Union says it prepares students for fulfilling lives, meaningful work, and responsible citizenship.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $42,550. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $17,500, with a median of $1,100.
The largest reported grants were $17,500 to Edwins Leadership for support to formerly incarcerated people and $16,500 to Asian Services in Action for scholarships. Other grants included $1,750 to Furever Furkidz Animal Rescue, $1,500 to Girls with Sole, and $1,200 to the Cleveland Orchestra. The foundation also awarded $1,000 each to the Northeast Ohio Girl Scouts, the University of Mount Union, Jin Huo Community, and Dylan’s House, and $100 to Rescue Village.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists William E. Coleman as an officer and M. Ruth Coleman as a trustee. The foundation’s website identifies William Coleman as its founder.
Coleman Foundation for Cultural's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
M. Ruth Coleman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
William E. Coleman
Officer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Coleman Foundation for Cultural
How much does Coleman Foundation for Cultural give each year?
Coleman Foundation for Cultural gave $43K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $29K across 10 grants.
What is Coleman Foundation for Cultural's typical grant size?
Coleman Foundation for Cultural's median grant in 2024 was $1,100, and its average grant was $4,255, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Coleman Foundation for Cultural that year got $18K on average.
Where does Coleman Foundation for Cultural give grants?
Coleman Foundation for Cultural gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Cleveland, OH (2 grants).
Does Coleman Foundation for Cultural give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Coleman Foundation for Cultural's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Coleman Foundation for Cultural's largest grantees?
Coleman Foundation for Cultural's largest 2024 grantees include Edwins Leadership ($17,500), Asian Services in Action Inc ($16,500) and Furever Furkidz Animal Rescue ($1,750), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 84% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Coleman Foundation for Cultural?
Coleman Foundation for Cultural reported $344K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $44K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $26K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Coleman Foundation for Cultural fund?
The foundation’s mission is to support “border-crossers”: people who intentionally leave familiar surroundings to engage constructively with people or situations unlike their own. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Coleman Foundation for Cultural?
The website says the foundation accepts proposals by invitation only and does not accept unsolicited requests at this time. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Coleman Foundation for Cultural's EIN?
Coleman Foundation for Cultural's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4119707. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Coleman Foundation for Cultural 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 September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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