George E Coleman Jr Foundation
The George E Coleman Jr Foundation is a private foundation based in New Canaan, Connecticut. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including a large grant to Donors Trust and smaller grants to organizations working in areas such as public policy, international affairs, religion, and community activities.
George E Coleman Jr Foundation at a glance
In short: George E Coleman Jr Foundation gave $656K across 29 grants in 2024 (avg $23K), mostly in Virginia. 31% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $656,400
- -2.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 29
- -19.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $22,634
- +20.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $5,799,929
- +1.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (9 of 29, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (84% 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 George E Coleman Jr Foundation
- How to Apply
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Contact Mr Daniel Oliver. Submit an application in letter form describing the organization and the intended use of the grant.
- Contact
Application contact: Mr Daniel Oliver
Mailing address: 377 Main Street 18, New Canaan, CT 06840
Phone: (202) 468-5288
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who George E Coleman Jr Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Donors Trust ($546K). Together the top 10 received $613K.
Grant Size Distribution
201 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 182 grants of 201 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 84% of grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia, 5% to Massachusetts, 4% each to the District of Columbia and Connecticut, and 1% to New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is George E Coleman Jr Foundation open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 29 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $31K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 62% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−6%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 221% 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 $656K (2024) to $698K (2021). In 2024 it made 29 grants totaling $656K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Donors Trust Alexandria, VA | DAF Support | $545,500 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital Boston, MA | General Support | $15,000 |
| St Paul's Parish Cambridge, MA | General Support | $10,000 |
| St Stephen's Church Trumbull, CT | General Support | $9,000 |
| Institute of World Politics Washington, DC | General Support | $7,500 |
| Council of American Ambassadors Washington, DC | General Support | $6,000 |
| NCRINK Inc New Canaan, CT | General Support | $6,000 |
| The Claremont Institute Upland, CA | General Support | $6,000 |
| American Studies Center Arlington, VA | General Support | $4,000 |
| Center for American Greatness Inc Paradise Valley, AZ | General Support | $4,000 |
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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 | $5,799,929 | $831,744 | $787,888 | $656,400 | 29 | $698,055 | $741,911 | $315,935 |
| 2023 | $5,728,722 | $443,382 | $733,906 | $675,600 | 36 | $675,600 | $374,931 | $263,596 |
| 2022 | $6,018,638 | $-16,218 | $759,924 | $675,000 | 37 | $675,000 | — | $272,832 |
| 2021 | $6,793,051 | $764,541 | $762,230 | $698,000 | 51 | $698,000 | $700,216 | $305,355 |
| 2020 | $6,790,397 | $1,159,619 | $712,452 | $668,300 | 48 | — | $1,115,371 | $319,048 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, George E Coleman Jr Foundation reported a distributable amount of $316K 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 for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees describe a range of activities: Donors Trust says it supports charities and programs addressing social needs and encourages private philanthropy; the Council of American Ambassadors says it advances public understanding of ambassadors’ roles and develops young leaders; and the American Studies Center says it conducts nonpartisan research on government activity and the private sector. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own work, not stated priorities of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 29 grants totaling $656,400. Grants ranged from $500 to $545,500, with a median grant of $3,000. The largest reported grant was $545,500 to Donors Trust for “DAF SUPPORT.” Other notable grants included $15,000 to Massachusetts General Hospital, $10,000 to St Paul’s Parish, $9,000 to St Stephen’s Church, $7,500 to the Institute of World Politics, and $6,000 each to the Council of American Ambassadors and NCRINK Inc.
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Its filing says applications should be submitted in letter form and indicate the type of organization and intended use of the grant. Grants are limited to charitable organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Daniel Oliver, Andrew Oliver Jr, and Louise Oliver as trustees.
George E Coleman Jr Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Daniel Oliver
Trustee
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$25K (2020) → $25K (2024)
Andrew Oliver Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Louise Oliver
Trustee
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $25K, to Daniel Oliver (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about George E Coleman Jr Foundation
How much does George E Coleman Jr Foundation give each year?
George E Coleman Jr Foundation gave $656K across 29 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $676K across 36 grants.
What is George E Coleman Jr Foundation's typical grant size?
George E Coleman Jr Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $22,634, across 29 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from George E Coleman Jr Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does George E Coleman Jr Foundation give grants?
George E Coleman Jr Foundation gives mostly in Virginia: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (6 grants), New York, NY (5 grants), New Canaan, CT (4 grants) and Boston, MA (2 grants).
Does George E Coleman Jr Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 97% of George E Coleman Jr Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (28 of 29) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are George E Coleman Jr Foundation's largest grantees?
George E Coleman Jr Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Donors Trust ($545,500), Massachusetts General Hospital ($15,000) and St Paul's Parish ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 87% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is George E Coleman Jr Foundation?
George E Coleman Jr Foundation reported $5.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $698K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $316K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does George E Coleman Jr Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from George E Coleman Jr Foundation?
Contact Mr Daniel Oliver. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is George E Coleman Jr Foundation's EIN?
George E Coleman Jr Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-7044220. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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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