Colman Family Foundation
The Colman Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Hockessin, Delaware. In 2024, it gave $480,500 in grants to 33 organizations, including organizations working in the arts, health, food assistance, and Jewish community services.
Colman Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Colman Family Foundation gave $481K across 33 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), top state Pennsylvania. 12% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $480,500
- -10.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 33
- -8.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $14,561
- -1.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $4,272,400
- +3.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 12% first-time grantees (3 of 26, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (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 Colman Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Brandywine 7234 Lancaster Pke 300A, Hockessin, DE 19707
Phone: (302) 234-5750
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Colman Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee Inc ($180K across 3 grants). Together the top 10 received $429K.
Grant Size Distribution
188 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 157 grants of 188 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went primarily to organizations in Pennsylvania (49%) and New York (38%), followed by Illinois (10%), New Jersey (1%), and Connecticut (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 33 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Colman Family Foundation open to new grantees?
12%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 26 grantees (12%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $20K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 88% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+19%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 211% 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 $378K (2022) to $4.3M (2020). In 2024 it made 33 grants totaling $481K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee Inc New York, NY | In Support of the Israel Emergency Fund | $100,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | For Support of the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee | $100,000 |
| American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee Inc New York, NY | For support of the ashalim equity in education program | $50,000 |
| Philadelphia Theatre Company Philadelphia, PA | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee Inc New York, NY | Taub Center for Social Policy Studies | $30,000 |
| The Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia Foundation Philadelphia, PA | For Support of the David A. Piccoli, MD Innovation Fund | $25,000 |
| Jewish Family and Childrens Service of Greater Phi Bala Cynwyd, PA | For Support of LGBTQ Programming | $10,000 |
| Jewish Family and Childrens Service of Greater Phi Bala Cynwyd, PA | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| The Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia Foundation Philadelphia, PA | For Support of the Walk for Hope to Benefit the Center for Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel | $10,000 |
| The Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia Foundation Philadelphia, PA | For Support of the Microbiome Fund | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,272,400 | $731,251 | $598,411 | $480,500 | 33 | $514,373 | $647,684 | $244,288 |
| 2023 | $4,139,560 | $456,472 | $625,648 | $534,500 | 36 | $548,739 | $378,438 | $225,732 |
| 2022 | $4,308,736 | $438,163 | $492,472 | $378,300 | 35 | $401,482 | $354,966 | $227,152 |
| 2021 | $4,363,045 | $736,900 | $510,640 | $404,280 | 34 | $428,122 | $644,414 | $280,631 |
| 2020 | $4,136,785 | $4,198,175 | $4,379,535 | $4,270,725 | 50 | — | $161,176 | $288,935 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Colman Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $244K 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
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Philadelphia Theatre Company describes its work as creating theatrical experiences and engaging the community through productions and education programs. The Greater Chicago Food Depository says its mission is to end hunger, and Thresholds describes providing behavioral and primary healthcare for people living with mental health and substance use conditions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 33 grants totaling $480,500. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $100,000, with a median grant of $5,000.
Among the largest grants were $100,000 to the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee for its Israel Emergency Fund and $100,000 to the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia in support of that committee. The foundation also gave $50,000 to the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee for its Ashalim Equity in Education Program and $50,000 to Philadelphia Theatre Company for general and unrestricted support. Other grants included $25,000 to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Foundation for the David A. Piccoli, MD Innovation Fund and $10,000 to Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Greater Philadelphia for LGBTQ programming.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Brandywine Trust Company is listed as trustee on the 2024 filing.
Colman Family Foundation's only listed officer is Brandywine Trust Company, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brandywine Trust Company
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$22K (2020) → $46K (2024)
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 $46K, to Brandywine Trust Company (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Colman Family Foundation
How much does Colman Family Foundation give each year?
Colman Family Foundation gave $481K across 33 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $535K across 36 grants.
What is Colman Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Colman Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $14,561, across 33 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Colman Family Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does Colman Family Foundation give grants?
Colman Family Foundation's top state is Pennsylvania, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (38%) and Illinois (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (12 grants), Chicago, IL (9 grants), New York, NY (4 grants) and Bala Cynwyd, PA (2 grants).
Does Colman Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 21% of Colman Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 33) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Annual Gift" (8 grants).
Who are Colman Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Colman Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee Inc ($180,000 across 3 grants), Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia ($100,000) and Philadelphia Theatre Company ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Colman Family Foundation?
Colman Family Foundation reported $4.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $514K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $244K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Colman Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Philadelphia Theatre Company describes its work as creating theatrical experiences and engaging the community through productions and education programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Colman Family Foundation?
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 Colman Family Foundation's EIN?
Colman Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5862664. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Colman Family Foundation 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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