The Clarence B Coleman and Joan F
The Clarence B Coleman and Joan F is a private foundation based in San Francisco, California. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working in areas including reproductive health care, food assistance, breast cancer support, housing, domestic violence services, and watershed restoration.
The Clarence B Coleman and Joan F at a glance
In short: The Clarence B Coleman and Joan F gave $266K across 38 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in California. 63% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $266,000
- +3.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 38
- +26.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,000
- -18.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,783,002
- -0.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 63% first-time grantees (24 of 38, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (53% 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 Clarence B Coleman and Joan F
- 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: 595 Market St 2350, San Francisco, CA 94105
Phone: (510) 531-8878
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Clarence B Coleman and Joan F funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Planned Parenthood Mar Monte ($35K). Together the top 10 received $159K.
Grant Size Distribution
139 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 139 grants of 139 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, California received 53% of grant dollars, the District of Columbia 17%, Maryland 11%, Virginia 9%, and Florida 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 38 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Clarence B Coleman and Joan F open to new grantees?
63%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 24 of 38 grantees (63%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 37% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 67% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 84% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $111K (2020) to $266K (2024). In 2024 it made 38 grants totaling $266K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Planned Parenthood Mar Monte San Jose, CA | Reproductive health care support | $35,000 |
| Alameda County Food Bank Oakland, CA | Food for the impoverished | $30,000 |
| Planned Parenthood - Prince Georges Suitland, MD | Reproductive health care support | $25,000 |
| Capital Area Food Bank Washington, DC | To support food assistance programs. | $15,000 |
| Breast Cancer Action San Francisco, CA | Breast cancer research & assistance | $11,000 |
| Alameda County Meals on Wheels Oakland, CA | Delivering meals to elderly | $10,000 |
| Alive Alexandria, VA | To provide food assistance in the City of Alexandria. | $10,000 |
| Alameda Point Collaborative Alameda, CA | Provide a supportive housing community to the poor | $8,000 |
| Tampa Bay Watch Tierra Verde, FL | To foster a healthy Tampa Bay watershed through community-driven restoration projects, education programs, and outreach initiatives. | $8,000 |
| House of Ruth Claremont, CA | Services & support to domestic violence victims | $7,000 |
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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 | $2,783,002 | $294,981 | $314,936 | $266,000 | 38 | $266,000 | $244,382 | $317,825 |
| 2023 | $2,803,775 | $171,914 | $293,696 | $256,000 | 30 | $256,000 | $131,904 | $248,099 |
| 2022 | $2,924,858 | $37,293 | $235,099 | $201,000 | 25 | $201,000 | $47,107 | $239,246 |
| 2021 | $3,117,288 | $472,575 | $198,430 | $159,000 | 25 | $159,000 | $430,380 | $249,140 |
| 2020 | $2,847,052 | $-1,075,051 | $125,582 | $110,500 | 21 | — | $49,006 | $204,817 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Clarence B Coleman and Joan F reported a distributable amount of $318K 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 grants went to organizations with varied missions. Planned Parenthood Mar Monte says it provides health care and education and works to expand rights and access. The Capital Area Food Bank says it promotes equitable access to food and opportunity through community partnerships. Breast Cancer Action describes its mission as achieving health justice for women at risk of or living with breast cancer.
Other 2024 recipients include ALIVE, which helps Alexandrians take self-reliant roles in their community; Alameda Point Collaborative, which works to end homelessness through housing and supportive services; and House of Ruth, which works to prevent domestic violence and support those impacted. Tampa Bay Watch describes its work as fostering a healthy Tampa Bay watershed through restoration, education, and outreach.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 38 grants totaling $266,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $35,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest awards included $35,000 to Planned Parenthood Mar Monte for reproductive health care support; $30,000 to Alameda County Food Bank for food for the impoverished; $25,000 to Planned Parenthood - Prince Georges for reproductive health care support; and $15,000 to Capital Area Food Bank to support food assistance programs.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Elinor Coleman as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, and Allison Frey as Vice President and Secretary.
The Clarence B Coleman and Joan F's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Allison Frey
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Elinor Coleman
Vice President & CFO
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Joan F Coleman (2020–2021) — President & CFO
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 Clarence B Coleman and Joan F
How much does The Clarence B Coleman and Joan F give each year?
The Clarence B Coleman and Joan F gave $266K across 38 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $256K across 30 grants.
What is The Clarence B Coleman and Joan F's typical grant size?
The Clarence B Coleman and Joan F's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,000, across 38 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Clarence B Coleman and Joan F that year got $8K on average.
Where does The Clarence B Coleman and Joan F give grants?
The Clarence B Coleman and Joan F gives mostly in California: 53% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (17%) and Maryland (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (7 grants), Oakland, CA (6 grants), San Francisco, CA (5 grants) and San Jose, CA (2 grants).
Does The Clarence B Coleman and Joan F give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 38 grants with a stated purpose on The Clarence B Coleman and Joan F's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Clarence B Coleman and Joan F's largest grantees?
The Clarence B Coleman and Joan F's largest 2024 grantees include Planned Parenthood Mar Monte ($35,000), Alameda County Food Bank ($30,000) and Planned Parenthood - Prince Georges ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Clarence B Coleman and Joan F?
The Clarence B Coleman and Joan F reported $2.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $266K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $318K (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 The Clarence B Coleman and Joan F fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants went to organizations with varied missions. Planned Parenthood Mar Monte says it provides health care and education and works to expand rights and access. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Clarence B Coleman and Joan F?
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 Clarence B Coleman and Joan F's EIN?
The Clarence B Coleman and Joan F's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-2973572. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Clarence B Coleman and Joan F 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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Grantable. (2026). The Clarence B Coleman and Joan F funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 6, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-clarence-b-coleman-and-joan-f-morg_a46bebd6ded84c5c9b2d60756fadfe25
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