The Chase and Stephanie Coleman Foundation
The Chase and Stephanie Coleman Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. In 2024, it reported 87 grants totaling $21,996,004 to charitable organizations, including organizations working in medical, community, environmental, and education-related areas.
The Chase and Stephanie Coleman Foundation at a glance
In short: The Chase and Stephanie Coleman Foundation gave $22.0M across 87 grants in 2024 (avg $253K), mostly in New York. 28% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $21,996,004
- +9.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 87
- -14.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $252,828
- +28.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $374,327,766
- +3.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 28% first-time grantees (24 of 87, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (69% 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 The Chase and Stephanie Coleman 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: 654 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10065
Phone: (516) 883-4306
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Chase and Stephanie Coleman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was New York Presbyterian Fund Inc ($3.0M). Together the top 10 received $16.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
403 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 185 grants of 403 (46%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 69% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 11% to Pennsylvania, 6% to California, and 3% to Massachusetts. The filing also lists 6% in an unreported state category.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 87 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Chase and Stephanie Coleman Foundation open to new grantees?
28%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 24 of 87 grantees (28%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $68K; repeat grants $323K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $50K repeat.
- 68% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 21% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 133% 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 $15.5M (2020) to $27.8M (2021). In 2024 it made 87 grants totaling $22.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York Presbyterian Fund Inc New York, NY | Medical | $3,035,500 |
| Blue Meridian Partners Inc New York, NY | Community | $2,857,142 |
| Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center New York, NY | Medical | $2,030,000 |
| National Philanthropic Tr Jenkintown, PA | Community | $2,000,000 |
| Harlem Children's Zone New York, NY | Community | $1,916,668 |
| Hospital for Special Surgery New York, NY | Medical | $1,610,000 |
| The Earthshot Prize | Environmental | $1,267,594 |
| Greenwave Organization New Haven, CT | Environmental | $525,000 |
| Smart from the Start Roxbury, MA | Medical | $505,000 |
| Brilliant Detroit Detroit, MI | Community | $500,000 |
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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 | $374,327,766 | $150,834,460 | $22,981,738 | $21,996,004 | 87 | $22,103,318 | $98,342,983 | $16,664,858 |
| 2023 | $363,261,638 | $22,699,748 | $20,891,279 | $20,076,042 | 102 | $20,323,035 | $16,638,053 | $16,722,355 |
| 2022 | $363,015,597 | $20,071,714 | $22,705,617 | $19,012,258 | 88 | $19,586,893 | $19,952,990 | $20,519,561 |
| 2021 | $377,035,650 | $348,520,185 | $29,637,109 | $27,795,000 | 75 | $28,604,455 | $218,120,140 | $20,975,483 |
| 2020 | $200,670,027 | $42,576,857 | $15,889,566 | $15,490,449 | 51 | — | $14,037,440 | $14,496,556 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Chase and Stephanie Coleman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $16.7M 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 grants include support for organizations whose work spans health, poverty and economic mobility, early childhood and education, and ocean conservation.
For example, Blue Meridian Partners says it finds and funds solutions to poverty and barriers to economic mobility for young people and families. GreenWave says it trains and supports regenerative ocean farmers. Smart from the Start describes its work as helping families in underserved communities prevent early academic achievement gaps. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own work, not stated foundation priorities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 87 grants totaling $21,996,004. Grants ranged from $150 to $3,035,500, with a median grant of $25,000.
Among the largest 2024 grants were $3,035,500 to New York Presbyterian Fund Inc. for medical purposes; $2,857,142 to Blue Meridian Partners Inc. for community purposes; $2,030,000 to Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center for medical purposes; $2,000,000 to National Philanthropic Tr for community purposes; and $1,916,668 to Harlem Children’s Zone for community purposes. Other notable grants included $1,610,000 to Hospital for Special Surgery for medical purposes and $1,267,594 to The Earthshot Prize for environmental purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Charles P Coleman III and Stephanie A Coleman as trustees.
The Chase and Stephanie Coleman Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Charles P. Coleman III
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie A. Coleman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Katie Leonberger (2021) — President
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Chase and Stephanie Coleman Foundation
How much does The Chase and Stephanie Coleman Foundation give each year?
The Chase and Stephanie Coleman Foundation gave $22.0M across 87 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $20.1M across 102 grants.
What is The Chase and Stephanie Coleman Foundation's typical grant size?
The Chase and Stephanie Coleman Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $252,828, across 87 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Chase and Stephanie Coleman Foundation that year got $68K on average.
Where does The Chase and Stephanie Coleman Foundation give grants?
The Chase and Stephanie Coleman Foundation gives mostly in New York: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (11%) and California (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (43 grants), New Haven, CT (2 grants), San Francisco, CA (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does The Chase and Stephanie Coleman Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 87 grants with a stated purpose on The Chase and Stephanie Coleman Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community" (31 grants), "Medical" (16 grants) and "Education" (15 grants).
Who are The Chase and Stephanie Coleman Foundation's largest grantees?
The Chase and Stephanie Coleman Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include New York Presbyterian Fund Inc ($3,035,500), Blue Meridian Partners Inc ($2,857,142) and Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center ($2,030,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Chase and Stephanie Coleman Foundation?
The Chase and Stephanie Coleman Foundation reported $374.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $22.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $16.7M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Chase and Stephanie Coleman Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations whose work spans health, poverty and economic mobility, early childhood and education, and ocean conservation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Chase and Stephanie Coleman 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 The Chase and Stephanie Coleman Foundation's EIN?
The Chase and Stephanie Coleman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-0451634. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Chase and Stephanie Coleman 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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