The Colman Family Foundation is a family foundation established in 2006 and based in Hockessin, Delaware. The foundation is managed by the Brandywine Trust Company as trustee.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.3M
+3.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$481K
-10.1% YoY
Grant Count
33
-8.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$15K
-1.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports initiatives in two primary areas:
- Education
- Health
Grantmaking
The foundation is open to new applicants.
Grant Range
$59
Average Grant
$59
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports projects across multiple U.S. locations and states:
Cities: Arlington, Bala Cynwyd, Chicago, Egg Harbor Township, Glencoe, Highland Park, Los Angeles, Middletown, New York, Philadelphia, and Washington
States: California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $4.1 million
- Total Expenses (most recent fiscal year): $625,648
- Total Revenue (most recent fiscal year): $456,472
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,272,400 | $4,139,560 | $4,308,736 |
| Revenue | $731,251 | $456,472 | $438,163 |
| Expenses | $598,411 | $625,648 | $492,472 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $514,373 | $548,739 | $401,482 |
| Net Investment Income | $647,684 | $378,438 | $354,966 |
| Distributable Amount | $244,288 | $225,732 | $227,152 |
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
188 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
The Brandywine Trust Company serves as trustee, receiving compensation of $21,733 for services.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandywine Trust Company | Trustee | 1 | $45,710 |
Contact Information
Address: Hockessin, DE
Telephone: 302-234-5750
Tax ID (EIN): 20-5862664
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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