The Coleman Foundation
The Coleman Foundation is a nonprofit organization, based in Brentwood, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $10K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $33K.
The Coleman Foundation at a glance
In short: The Coleman Foundation gave $33K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $32,634
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- Average grant
- $10,878
- Median grant
- $13,613
- Total assets
- $9,568
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (50% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Coleman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Department of Education ($16K). Together the top 3 received $33K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 8 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Coleman Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+3%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2020) to $41K (2022). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $33K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Education Washington, DC | Education for Nedy Individuals | $16,359 |
| Tulane University New Orleans, LA | Education for Needy Individuals | $13,613 |
| University of Tennessee Knoxville, TN | Education for Needy Individuals | $2,662 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,568 | $18,000 | $32,655 | $32,634 | 3 |
| 2022 | $21,544 | $32,200 | $41,263 | $40,697 | 3 |
| 2021 | $30,607 | $61,077 | $31,825 | $31,708 | 1 |
| 2020 | $1,355 | $14,000 | $30,514 | $30,476 | 1 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Coleman Foundation is led by Scott Coleman, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020) — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Scott Coleman
President
President & Director → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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.
Frequently asked questions about The Coleman Foundation
How much does The Coleman Foundation give each year?
The Coleman Foundation gave $33K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
What is The Coleman Foundation's typical grant size?
The Coleman Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $13,613, and its average grant was $10,878, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
Where does The Coleman Foundation give grants?
The Coleman Foundation gives mostly in District of Columbia: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing went to recipients there. The next largest states were Louisiana (42%) and Tennessee (8%).
Does The Coleman Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on The Coleman Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 filing were described as general or operating support.
How large is The Coleman Foundation?
The Coleman Foundation reported $10K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $18K.
What is The Coleman Foundation's EIN?
The Coleman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-2847297. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
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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