The Colburn Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation established in 1998 and based in Reston, Virginia. As a 501(c)(3) organization, it has maintained tax-exempt status since April 1999. The foundation operates with no employees and is managed in cooperation with Sterling Foundation Management LLC.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.2M
-3.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$494K
-9.3% YoY
Grant Count
89
+7.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$6K
-15.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation gives primarily to Jewish agencies, temples, and schools. Its funding priorities include:
- Fostering Jewish culture
- Fostering Jewish education
- Assisting those in need
- Assisting youth
- Israel and Zionism
- Medical causes
- Higher education
- General support
Grantmaking
The foundation appears open to new applicants, with approximately 12% of new applicants funded in recent years.
Grant Range
ranges from $140,000 to $180,000
Average Grant
ranges from $140,000 to $180,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports numerous cities and communities across the United States, with particular concentration in:
- California (including Los Angeles)
- Florida (including Miami and South Palm Beach County)
- New York
- Additional funding in states including Georgia, Maryland, Michigan, Ohio, Oklahoma, Virginia, and Wisconsin
The foundation also supports smaller communities such as Traverse City and Holt.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (2024):
- Total Assets: $3,171,678
- Total Revenues: $605,766
- Total Expenses: $714,768
Previous Year Data (2023):
- Total Assets: $3,290,468
- Total Revenues: $775,652
- Total Expenses: $738,335
- Total Liabilities: $237,000
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,171,678 | $3,290,468 | $3,203,184 |
| Revenue | $605,766 | $775,652 | $1,196,624 |
| Expenses | $714,768 | $738,335 | $781,638 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $519,295 | $586,905 | $600,615 |
| Net Investment Income | $109,933 | $385,767 | $815,772 |
| Distributable Amount | $147,670 | $127,531 | $248,583 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- David Colburn — President and Secretary (serves without compensation)
- Kathleen Colburn — Vice President and Treasurer (serves without compensation)
- James Lintott — Officer
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID COLBURN | PRESIDENT/SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| KATHLEEN COLBURN | VICE PRES/TREASURER | 1 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 12030 Sunrise Valley Drive, Suite 450, Reston, VA 20191-3400
Telephone: 703-437-9720
EIN: 54-1923880
The foundation does not maintain a publicly listed website.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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