The Coleman Foundation

BRENTWOOD, TN EIN: 81-2847297

The Coleman Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, 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.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$10K

Annual Giving

$33K

Grant Count

3

Avg Grant Size

$11K

About The Coleman Foundation

Based on IRS filings

The Coleman Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, 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.

Ready to take the next step with The Coleman Foundation?

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

3states

Cities

KnoxvilleNashvilleNew OrleansWashington

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$17K$34K$50K$67K2020202120222024
Metric202420222021
Total Assets$9,568$21,544$30,607
Revenue$18,000$32,200$61,077
Expenses$32,655$41,263$31,825
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
Distributable Amount

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$10K$20K$31K$41K1 grants20201 grants20213 grants20223 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 3 recipients in 2024

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION$16KTULANE UNIVERSITY$14KUNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE$3K

Grant Size Distribution

8 grants across all recorded years

8<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Department of Education ($16,359), Tulane University ($13,613), University of Tennessee ($2,662).

RecipientPurposeAmount
UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE KNOXVILLE, TNEDUCATION FOR NEEDY INDIVIDUALS$2,662
TULANE UNIVERSITY NEW ORLEANS, LAEDUCATION FOR NEEDY INDIVIDUALS$13,613
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION WASHINGTON, DCEDUCATION FOR NEDY INDIVIDUALS$16,359

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
SCOTT COLEMANPRESIDENT1

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Coleman Foundation?

The Coleman Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in BRENTWOOD, TN. It holds $10K in total assets as of 2024.

How large is The Coleman Foundation?

As of 2024, The Coleman Foundation holds $10K in total assets with $18K in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $33K in 2024.

Where does The Coleman Foundation operate?

The Coleman Foundation has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Louisiana, Tennessee.

What size grants does The Coleman Foundation award?

In 2024, The Coleman Foundation awarded 3 grants totaling $33K — an average of about $11K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

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.

Explore Open Grants

Browse active grant opportunities in The Coleman Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database

Similar Funders

Funders that support many of the same organizations

Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

What could you do with The Coleman Foundation on Grantable?

  • Assess strategic fit with your organization
  • Draft a tailored letter of inquiry
  • Find open RFPs from this funder
  • Monitor for new funding opportunities