Colonnade Foundation
Colonnade Foundation is a private foundation based in Fort Myers, Florida. It reported 27 grants totaling $134,622 in 2025, supporting organizations with purposes that included education, services for children and families, churches and Christian causes, and health care.
Colonnade Foundation at a glance
In short: Colonnade Foundation gave $135K across 27 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), top state Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $134,622
- -14.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 27
- +2600.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,986
- -96.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $3,000,255
- -0.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (31% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Colonnade Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 11271 Longwater Chase Ct, Fort Myers, FL 33908
Phone: (610) 458-1420
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Colonnade Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Edify ($40K). Together the top 10 received $105K.
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 29 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 grant dollars went primarily to recipients in Florida (31%), Massachusetts (30%), and Pennsylvania (20%). Other listed recipient states were the District of Columbia (6%) and New Jersey (4%). Its grants also included support for organizations working on purposes beyond their own locations, including a church in India and an orphanage in Mysore, India.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Colonnade Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out 96% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $135K (2025) to $157K (2024). In 2025 it made 27 grants totaling $135K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Edify Boston, MA | To Improve and Expand Sustainable Christ-Centered Education Globally. | $40,100 |
| Valerie's House Fort Myers, FL | Helping children and families work through the loss of a loved one together and go on to live fulfilling lives. | $15,000 |
| SWFL Children's Charities Fort Myers, FL | Provide support to organizations that provide services to children in southwest Florida. | $10,000 |
| Overflow Ministries Chambersburg, PA | Church in India. | $6,022 |
| Citygate Ministries Fort Myers, FL | Local Church in Fort Myers, FL | $6,000 |
| Beautiful Gates Spring Lake, NJ | Orphanage in Mysore, India. | $6,000 |
| Barnabas Aid Lancaster, PA | To support christians where they are in a minority and suffer discrimination, oppression, and persecution as a consequence of their faith. | $6,000 |
| Sunshine Approach Foundation King of Prussia, PA | To make a difference in the lives of the poor and orphaned in mozambique. | $6,000 |
| Fistula Foundation San Jose, CA | Providing More Life-Transforming Fistula Repair Surgeries. | $5,000 |
| Hope International Lancaster, PA | To invest in the dreams of families in the world's underserved communities. | $5,000 |
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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 | $3,000,255 | $133,016 | $141,242 | $134,622 | 27 | $136,763 | $132,723 | $142,194 |
| 2024 | $3,008,481 | $219,313 | $160,401 | $156,800 | 1 | $160,401 | $169,313 | $144,629 |
| 2023 | $2,949,569 | $152,091 | $140,700 | $140,700 | 1 | $140,700 | $117,091 | $143,870 |
| 2022 | $2,938,178 | $2,938,178 | — | — | — | — | — | $6,663 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Colonnade Foundation reported a distributable amount of $142K 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 statement is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of charitable purposes. For example, grantee EDIFY received $40,100 to improve and expand sustainable Christ-centered education globally; Valerie’s House received $15,000 for its work helping children and families work through the loss of a loved one; and Fistula Foundation received $5,000 for fistula repair surgeries.
Other supported organizations describe their missions in their own terms. Hope International, which received $5,000, says it invests in the dreams of families in underserved communities while proclaiming and living the Gospel. Gulf Coast Humane Society, which received $2,000, says it cares for companion pets in need through refuge, medical care, and adoptions. Love Justice International, which received $2,000, says its mission is to disrupt human trafficking in transit.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 27 grants totaling $134,622. Grants ranged from $500 to $40,100, with a median grant of $2,000. The largest awards included $40,100 to EDIFY; $15,000 to Valerie’s House; and $10,000 to SWFL Children’s Charities. Other notable grants included $6,022 to Overflow Ministries, $6,000 each to CityGate Ministries, Beautiful Gates, Barnabas Aid, and Sunshine Approach Foundation, and $5,000 each to Fistula Foundation, Hope International, Smile Train, and SOWF.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Pamela Hackett as president and Nicholas Hackett as treasurer.
Colonnade Foundation is led by Pamela Hackett, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Pamela Hackett
President
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Nicholas Hackett
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 Colonnade Foundation
How much does Colonnade Foundation give each year?
Colonnade Foundation gave $135K across 27 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $157K across 1 grant.
What is Colonnade Foundation's typical grant size?
Colonnade Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $4,986, across 27 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Colonnade Foundation give grants?
Colonnade Foundation's top state is Florida, with 31% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Massachusetts (30%) and Pennsylvania (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Fort Myers, FL (7 grants), Washington, DC (4 grants) and Lancaster, PA (2 grants).
Does Colonnade Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 27 grants with a stated purpose on Colonnade Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Colonnade Foundation's largest grantees?
Colonnade Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Edify ($40,100), Valerie's House ($15,000) and SWFL Children's Charities ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Colonnade Foundation?
Colonnade Foundation reported $3.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $137K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $142K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Colonnade Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of charitable purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Colonnade Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Colonnade Foundation's EIN?
Colonnade Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-1202758. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Does Colonnade 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Colonnade Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/colonnade-foundation-morg_e3d3a22020bd405ca50c96534b593044
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