The Coulter Family Foundation
The Coulter Family Foundation is a private independent foundation established in 2014 and based in Fort Worth, Texas. The foundation operates as a family philanthropy led by founding trustees James G. Coulter and Phyllis S. Coulter. The foundation does not accept unsolicited funding requests and makes grants only to preselected charitable organizations through an invitation-only process.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$49.4M
+89.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.2M
-80.0% YoY
Grant Count
13
-7.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$168K
-78.5% YoY
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.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation does not specify particular subject areas of focus but has consistently supported causes related to:
- Education
- Arts and culture
- Healthcare
- Environmental conservation
- Community development
The foundation has demonstrated particular interest in supporting institutions in the San Francisco Bay Area, education initiatives, and organizations in New Orleans, where Phyllis Coulter is from.
Grantmaking
Grant Range
$5,000 - $1,055,000
How to Apply
** The foundation does not accept unsolicited funding requests. All grants are made at the discretion of the trustees to preselected organizations only. The foundation does not maintain structured grant programs with application cycles.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds organizations nationally with concentration in:
- California
- Colorado
- Louisiana
- New Hampshire
- New York
- Washington, D.C.
Specific cities where the foundation has supported work include Denver, Hanover, Metairie, New Orleans, New York, San Francisco, Santa Barbara, and Washington, D.C.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Giving:
- Total assets: $26.1 million - $49.4 million (figures vary by source and year)
- Total revenue (2023): $11.1 million
- Total expenses (2023): $11 million
- Annual giving (2024): $2.2 million
- Giving rate: Approximately 42% of assets
Historical Trends:
- 2023: $26.1M assets, $10.9M total giving, 14 grants
- 2022: $23.5M assets, $1.4M total giving, 7 grants
Tax Status: 501(c)(3) private foundation; tax-exempt since September 2014; EIN 80-6215823
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $49,408,281 | $26,071,061 | $23,465,053 |
| Revenue | $25,705,038 | $11,091,311 | $14,779,996 |
| Expenses | $2,367,818 | $10,988,115 | $1,533,102 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $2,198,500 | $10,961,161 | $1,459,013 |
| Net Investment Income | $28,382,376 | $9,525,032 | $4,780,862 |
| Distributable Amount | $997,109 | $1,425,102 | $945,330 |
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
46 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include san francisco museum of modern art ($1,055,000), California College of the Arts ($250,000), Target Als Foundation Inc ($250,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| California College of the Arts SAN FRANCISCO, CA | Maker Meets Future Campaign-campus unification, expansion and programming | $250,000 |
| san francisco museum of modern art SAN FRANCISCO, CA | To support Art Bash and annual exhibition fund | $1,055,000 |
| sports humanitarian group inc NEW YORK, NY | Ignites children's power to rise above their circumstances through play-based, quality education opportunities | $10,000 |
| SF-MARIN FOOD BANK SAN FRANCISCO, CA | Alleviating hunger in San Francisco and Marin | $15,000 |
| GRABHORN INSTITUTE SAN FRANCISCO, CA | Champions the future print and book culture by preserving the most extensive letterpress printing facilities | $135,000 |
| 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 |
| christian mccaffrey foundation castle rock, CO | Supports service men and women, veterans, and military families where their need is greatest | $10,000 |
| the aspen institute Inc WASHINGTON, DC | Drives change through dialogue, leadership, and action to help solve the greatest challenges of our time | $200,000 |
| 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 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Founding Trustees:
- James G. Coulter - Co-founder and executive chairman of TPG (a global alternative asset management firm); Vice chair emeritus of Dartmouth's Board of Trustees
- Phyllis S. Coulter
Both serve as founding trustees without compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES G COULTER | FOUNDING TRUSTEE | — | — |
| PHYLLIS S COULTER | FOUNDING TRUSTEE | — | — |
Contact Information
Address: 301 Commerce Street, Suite 3150, Fort Worth, TX 76102-4102
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Coulter Family Foundation fund?
The foundation does not specify particular subject areas of focus but has consistently supported causes related to: • Education • Arts and culture • Healthcare • Environmental conservation • Community development The foundation has demonstrated particular interest in supporting institutions in the San Francisco Bay Area, education initiatives, and organizations in New Orleans, where Phyllis Coulter is from.
How do I apply for a grant from The Coulter Family Foundation?
**Application Process:** The foundation does not accept unsolicited funding requests. All grants are made at the discretion of the trustees to preselected organizations only. The foundation does not maintain structured grant programs with application cycles. **Grant Characteristics:** • Annual giving: $2.2 million (2024) • Grant range: $5,000 - $1,055,000 • Median grant: $58,000 - $75,000 • Number of grants: 13-14 organizations annually **Recent Grant Recipients (2023-2024):** • California Coll…
Where does The Coulter Family Foundation make grants?
The foundation funds organizations nationally with concentration in: • California • Colorado • Louisiana • New Hampshire • New York • Washington, D.C. Specific cities where the foundation has supported work include Denver, Hanover, Metairie, New Orleans, New York, San Francisco, Santa Barbara, and Washington, D.C.
What size grants does The Coulter Family Foundation award?
In 2024, The Coulter Family Foundation awarded 13 grants totaling $2.2M — an average of about $168K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is The Coulter Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Coulter Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $997K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
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.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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