The J&C Colmar Foundation
The J&C Colmar Foundation is a private foundation based in Austin, Texas. Its 2025 filing lists grants to charitable organizations in several states, including organizations focused on international relief, theatre, and historic preservation.
The J&C Colmar Foundation at a glance
In short: The J&C Colmar Foundation gave $30K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), top state California. 9% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $30,160
- +80.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,742
- +80.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $274,665
- +2.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (1 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (43% 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 J&C Colmar Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1108 Lavaca Street 110-247, Austin, TX 78701
Phone: (512) 789-0793
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The J&C Colmar Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Direct Relief International ($6K). Together the top 10 received $30K.
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 29 grants of 29 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in California (43%), Maryland (20%), Washington, D.C. (20%), Texas (14%), and Kansas (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The J&C Colmar Foundation open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 11 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 73% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 151% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2023–2025). 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 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2023) to $30K (2025). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $30K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Direct Relief International Santa Barbara, CA | Exempt Purpose of Organization | $6,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders Hangerstown, MD | Exempt Purpose of Organization | $6,000 |
| World Cental Kitchen Washington, DC | Exempt Purpose of Organization | $6,000 |
| Santa Barbara International Film Festival Santa Barbara, CA | Exempt Purpose of Organization | $4,000 |
| Austin Theatre Alliance Austin, TX | Exempt Purpose of Organization | $3,500 |
| Boxtales Theatre Company Santa Barbara, CA | Exempt Purpose of Organization | $1,000 |
| Hamm Foundtaion Perry, KS | Exempt Purpose of Organization | $1,000 |
| Santa Barbara City College Foundation Santa Barbara, CA | Exempt Purpose of Organization | $1,000 |
| CASA Del Herrero Montecito, CA | Exempt Purpose of Organization | $1,000 |
| Zach Theatre Austin, TX | Exempt Purpose of Organization | $600 |
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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 | $274,665 | $55,220 | $48,161 | $30,160 | 11 | $32,943 | $42,728 | $21,752 |
| 2024 | $267,606 | $33,098 | $23,557 | $16,708 | 11 | $17,287 | $29,514 | $20,325 |
| 2023 | $258,065 | $1,508 | $18,173 | $11,228 | 7 | $12,079 | $10,958 | $17,949 |
| 2022 | $261,555 | $360,255 | — | — | — | — | — | $738 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The J&C Colmar Foundation reported a distributable amount of $22K for 2025 — 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included international relief organizations, cultural organizations, and a historic preservation organization. Austin Theatre Alliance describes its mission as connecting people and strengthening community through performances, arts education, and experiences in Austin venues. Casa del Herrero describes its mission as maintaining, preserving, and restoring the Steedman/Bass estate for the benefit of the community, visitors, scholars, educators, and students.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $30,160 through 11 grants. Grants ranged from $60 to $6,000, with a median grant of $1,000. The largest awards were $6,000 each to Direct Relief International, Doctors Without Borders, and World Central Kitchen. Other notable grants included $4,000 to Santa Barbara International Film Festival, $3,500 to Austin Theatre Alliance, and $1,000 each to Boxtales Theatre Company, Hamm Foundation, Santa Barbara City College Foundation, and Casa del Herrero.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Steven Colmar as president; Julian Colmar as secretary/treasurer; and Jacqueline Colmar and Daniela Colmar as directors.
The J&C Colmar Foundation is led by Steven Colmar, President on every filing since 2021; 2 of 4 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Steven Colmar
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$3K (2025)
Daniela Colmar
Director
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
$3K (2024) → $3K (2025)
Jacqueline Colmar
Director
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julian Colmar
Secretary & Treasurer
Director → Secretary & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $3K, to Steven Colmar (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The J&C Colmar Foundation
How much does The J&C Colmar Foundation give each year?
The J&C Colmar Foundation gave $30K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $17K across 11 grants.
What is The J&C Colmar Foundation's typical grant size?
The J&C Colmar Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,742, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The J&C Colmar Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does The J&C Colmar Foundation give grants?
The J&C Colmar Foundation's top state is California, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Maryland (20%) and District of Columbia (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Santa Barbara, CA (5 grants) and Austin, TX (2 grants).
Who are The J&C Colmar Foundation's largest grantees?
The J&C Colmar Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Direct Relief International ($6,000), Doctors Without Borders ($6,000) and World Cental Kitchen ($6,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The J&C Colmar Foundation?
The J&C Colmar Foundation reported $275K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $33K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $22K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The J&C Colmar Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included international relief organizations, cultural organizations, and a historic preservation organization. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The J&C Colmar Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The J&C Colmar Foundation's EIN?
The J&C Colmar Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-1741155. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does The J&C Colmar 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.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 17, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 6, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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