The Coulter Family Foundation
The Coulter Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Fort Worth, Texas. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations working in areas including arts and culture, education, ALS research, and food assistance.
The Coulter Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Coulter Family Foundation gave $2.2M across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $168K), mostly in California. 38% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,187,500
- -80.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- -7.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $168,269
- -78.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $57,500
- Total assets
- $49,408,281
- +89.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (5 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (74% 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 Coulter Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 301 Commerce Street Suite 3150, Fort Worth, TX 76102
Phone: (817) 871-4023
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Coulter Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was San Francisco Museum of Modern Art ($1.1M). Together the top 10 received $2.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
46 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 12 grants of 46 (26%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 74% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 12% to New York, 9% to Washington, D.C., 3% to Louisiana, and 2% to Washington state. Examples include grants to organizations in San Francisco and Los Angeles, New York, New Orleans, and Bellevue, Washington.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Coulter Family Foundation open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 13 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $34K; repeat grants $252K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $168K repeat.
- 46% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 232% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 220% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $659K (2021) to $10.9M (2023). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $2.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco Museum of Modern Art San Francisco, CA | To support Art Bash and annual exhibition fund | $1,055,000 |
| California College of the Arts San Francisco, CA | Maker Meets Future Campaign-campus unification, expansion and programming | $250,000 |
| Target ALS Foundation Inc New York, NY | To eradicate the tremendous harm of ALS, focusing on accelerating the discovery and development of effective treatments | $250,000 |
| the aspen institute Inc Washington, DC | Drives change through dialogue, leadership, and action to help solve the greatest challenges of our time | $200,000 |
| Grabhorn Institute San Francisco, CA | Champions the future print and book culture by preserving the most extensive letterpress printing facilities | $135,000 |
| Pacific Jazz Orchestra Beverly Hills, CA | support the Mission to entertain and enrich the local community of Los Angeles as well as a global community through performance and education | $100,000 |
| Holy Name of Jesus School New Orleans, LA | TO support faith-based education in New Orleans | $57,500 |
| University of California San Francisco Foundation San Francisco, CA | UCSF Chancellor's Circle Fund-Mission to educate future scientist and clinicians and research the most pressing biomedical issues | $55,000 |
| The Little School Bellevue, WA | Support authentic learning in community and the natural world, amplifying curiosity and expanding sense of self, belonging and possibility | $40,000 |
| SF-Marin Food Bank San Francisco, CA | Alleviating hunger in San Francisco and Marin | $15,000 |
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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 | $49,408,281 | $25,705,038 | $2,367,818 | $2,187,500 | 13 | $2,198,500 | $28,382,376 | $997,109 |
| 2023 | $26,071,061 | $11,091,311 | $10,988,115 | $10,950,000 | 14 | $10,961,161 | $9,525,032 | $1,425,102 |
| 2022 | $23,465,053 | $14,779,996 | $1,533,102 | $1,449,225 | 7 | $1,459,013 | $4,780,862 | $945,330 |
| 2021 | $18,251,221 | $5,560,028 | $831,025 | $658,500 | 7 | $667,525 | $5,551,528 | $810,864 |
| 2020 | $17,587,014 | $16,912,264 | $671,335 | $665,000 | 5 | — | $5,494,386 | $271,113 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Coulter Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $997K 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art says it shares art through collections, exhibitions, and public programs; California College of the Arts says it educates students in art, architecture, design, and writing; and Target ALS Foundation says its mission is to break down barriers to ALS research to find effective treatments.
Other supported organizations describe missions that include preserving fine printing and educating the public about it (Grabhorn Institute), providing performance and education through jazz (Pacific Jazz Orchestra), and cultivating authentic learning (The Little School). The San Francisco-Marin Food Bank describes its work as alleviating hunger in San Francisco and Marin.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $2,187,500. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $1,055,000, with a median of $57,500. The largest awards included $1,055,000 to the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art to support Art Bash and its annual exhibition fund; $250,000 to California College of the Arts for its Maker Meets Future Campaign; $250,000 to Target ALS Foundation for work to accelerate effective ALS treatments; and $200,000 to the Aspen Institute.
Other 2024 grants included $135,000 to the Grabhorn Institute, $100,000 to Pacific Jazz Orchestra, $57,500 to Holy Name of Jesus School, and $55,000 to the University of California San Francisco Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists James G. Coulter and Phyllis S. Coulter as founding trustees.
The Coulter Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James G. Coulter
Founding Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Phyllis S. Coulter
Founding Trustee
On filings since 2020
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 Coulter Family Foundation
How much does The Coulter Family Foundation give each year?
The Coulter Family Foundation gave $2.2M across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $10.9M across 14 grants.
What is The Coulter Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Coulter Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $57,500, and its average grant was $168,269, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Coulter Family Foundation that year got $34K on average.
Where does The Coulter Family Foundation give grants?
The Coulter Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (12%) and District of Columbia (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Francisco, CA (6 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The Coulter Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on The Coulter Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Coulter Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Coulter Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include San Francisco Museum of Modern Art ($1,055,000), California College of the Arts ($250,000) and Target ALS Foundation Inc ($250,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Coulter Family Foundation?
The Coulter Family Foundation reported $49.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $997K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Coulter Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its grants show support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Coulter Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Coulter Family Foundation's EIN?
The Coulter Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 80-6215823. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Coulter Family 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 September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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