The Colgan Foundation is a private, family-based philanthropic organization established in 1995 and based in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. Founded by Sean P. Colgan, the foundation has grown to include other family members and operates as a 501(c)(3) private independent foundation. The organization supports a diverse range of causes including athletics, education, conservation, and military support, with philanthropic reach extending across the United States and internationally.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.8M
+10.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$620K
-25.6% YoY
Grant Count
18
-25.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$34K
-0.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission centers on four primary pillars:
Athletics — Rowing is at the core of the foundation's athletic giving, though it also supports athletes in skiing, soccer, and other sports pursuits.
Education — The foundation supports education as a basic human right, with particular emphasis on Catholic education and student scholarships.
Conservation — The foundation supports environmental initiatives, including benefactor status for significant shark migration research.
Mentorship — The foundation prioritizes the mental and physical health of active and veteran military personnel.
The foundation also supports Catholic ministry, children in crisis, and marine conservation efforts.
Grantmaking
The foundation awarded $833,500 in total giving in fiscal year 2023. Recent grants include:
Grant Range
s typically range from $269 to $307,500, with average grants around $148.
Average Grant
s around $148.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports organizations across multiple states. Approximately 46% of grants remain in Pennsylvania. Other states receiving significant grant support include Ohio, Florida, Colorado, and Illinois. The foundation also funds initiatives in Arizona, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Tennessee, and Virginia. International giving extends to countries including El Salvador and New Zealand.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (Fiscal Year 2023)
- Total Assets: $5,223,656
- Total Revenue: $1,382,019
- Total Expenses: $1,354,603
- Total Liabilities: $0
- Total Giving: $833,500
Financial Trend
Revenue declined 48.5% from fiscal year 2022 ($2,684,548) to fiscal year 2023 ($1,382,019).
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,752,990 | $5,223,656 | $3,531,683 |
| Revenue | $200,000 | $1,382,019 | $2,684,548 |
| Expenses | $980,723 | $1,354,603 | $1,256,472 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
106 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Sean P. Colgan — Founder and Director
- Bibiana Colgan — Director
- Eimile Gustafson — Director
The foundation operates with volunteer directors who contribute significant hours without compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEAN COLGAN | DIRECTOR | 25 | — |
| Bibiana Colgan | Director | 30 | — |
| Eimile Gustafson | Director | 40 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 108 Hunt Club Drive, Collegeville, Pennsylvania 19426
Phone: 610-688-3165
Website: www.colganfoundation.org
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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