The Coleman Foundation
The Coleman Foundation is a private foundation based in Rye Brook, New York. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in several states, including arts and cultural organizations, educational institutions, and health and community-service organizations.
The Coleman Foundation at a glance
In short: The Coleman Foundation gave $262K across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $15K), top state California. 22% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $261,692
- +10.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 18
- -14.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $14,538
- +28.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,500
- Total assets
- $4,301,911
- +11.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 22% first-time grantees (4 of 18, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (38% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Coleman 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 for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Revonary 3 International Dr, Rye Brook, NY 10573
Phone: (914) 468-0400
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Coleman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Raymond F Kravis Center Performing Arts ($40K). Together the top 10 received $216K.
Grant Size Distribution
114 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 110 grants of 114 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in California (38%), Florida (38%), New York (16%), Arizona (4%), and Massachusetts (4%). These figures describe the locations of that year’s grant recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Coleman Foundation open to new grantees?
22%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 18 grantees (22%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $17K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $17K repeat.
- 78% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+6%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 147% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $237K (2024) to $262K (2025). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $262K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Raymond F Kravis Center Performing Arts West Palm Beach, FL | General Support | $40,000 |
| Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $30,000 |
| Cedars Sinai Medical Center Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $25,000 |
| Palm Beach Police Fire Foundation Palm Beach, FL | General Support | $24,010 |
| El Nido Family Centers Mission Hills, CA | General Support | $22,500 |
| The Jewish National Fund New York, NY | General Support | $20,000 |
| Princess Grace Foundation - USA New York, NY | General Support | $18,000 |
| Lighthouse Art Center Inc Tequesta, FL | General Support | $15,000 |
| University of Arizonasalt Center Tucson, AZ | General Support | $11,000 |
| University of Miami School of Medicine Miami, FL | General Support | $10,000 |
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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 | $4,301,911 | $201,598 | $314,189 | $261,692 | 18 | $276,854 | $168,363 | $188,001 |
| 2024 | $3,863,854 | $236,167 | $285,845 | $236,800 | 21 | $253,746 | $200,428 | $181,867 |
| 2023 | $3,387,708 | $127,126 | $296,327 | $248,880 | 25 | $263,883 | $94,807 | $171,085 |
| 2022 | $3,601,035 | $286,733 | $294,000 | $245,950 | 26 | $262,934 | $255,717 | $181,863 |
| 2021 | $3,955,707 | $210,546 | $331,044 | $261,350 | 24 | — | $156,152 | $193,482 |
| 2020 | $3,535,946 | $294,254 | $307,935 | $243,250 | 31 | — | $251,774 | $161,922 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Coleman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $188K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in varied fields. For example, Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science describes its work as educating health professionals committed to social justice and health equity for underserved populations. El Nido Family Centers describes its services as supporting families in low-income Los Angeles County communities through education, youth development, health, and therapeutic programs. Princess Grace Foundation-USA says it assists emerging talent in theater, dance, and film through scholarships, apprenticeships, and fellowships. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own work.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 18 grants totaling $261,692. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $40,000, with a median grant of $10,500. The largest grants included $40,000 to Raymond F. Kravis Center Performing Arts, $30,000 to Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science, $25,000 to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, and $24,010 to Palm Beach Police Fire Foundation. Each was listed for general support. Other grants included $22,500 to El Nido Family Centers and $18,000 to Princess Grace Foundation-USA, also for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists John Coleman as trustee.
The Coleman Foundation is led by John Coleman, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John Coleman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 The Coleman Foundation
How much does The Coleman Foundation give each year?
The Coleman Foundation gave $262K across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $237K across 21 grants.
What is The Coleman Foundation's typical grant size?
The Coleman Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,500, and its average grant was $14,538, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Coleman Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does The Coleman Foundation give grants?
The Coleman Foundation's top state is California, with 38% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (38%) and New York (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (5 grants) and New York, NY (3 grants).
Does The Coleman Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Coleman Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (18 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Coleman Foundation's largest grantees?
The Coleman Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Raymond F Kravis Center Performing Arts ($40,000), Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science ($30,000) and Cedars Sinai Medical Center ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Coleman Foundation?
The Coleman Foundation reported $4.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $277K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $188K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Coleman Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in varied fields. For example, Charles R. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Coleman Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Coleman Foundation's EIN?
The Coleman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6126040. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 29, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 29, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 18, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 2, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 28, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). The Coleman Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-coleman-foundation-morg_813bce0e9a4b435c8e4adc1160842e78
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