Buster Coleman Charitable Foundation Grant

Buster Coleman Charitable Foundation Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Buster Coleman Charitable Foundation
Amount: Approximately US $2,500
Last Updated: March 16, 2025

Summary

The Buster Coleman Charitable Foundation Grant supports various charitable initiatives, with an emphasis on religious, educational, scientific, and literary purposes, as well as the prevention of cruelty to children and animals. Founded by Buster Coleman in his will, this private foundation typically awards grants averaging $2,500, providing approximately six grants annually, with a total yearly giving of around $15,000. Organizations must be 501(c)(3) exempt to qualify.

Overview

About the Foundation Buster Coleman was born on April 29, 1913, in Wise County, Texas. He was a long-time member of Wesley United Methodist Church but joined Lamar Baptist Church shortly before his death. Mr. Coleman died July 20, 2001, and was preceded in death by his wife, Ollie Mae Coleman. He created the foundation in his last will and testament to be operated exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary or educational purposes and for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Grant Guidelines The Buster Coleman Charitable Trust primarily supports religious, charitable, scientific, literary or educational purposes and the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Average Giving Average grant size: $2,500 Average number of grants per year: 6 Average total giving per year: $15,000 Types of Support Program support Program Areas Arts, culture, and humanities Education Environment, animals Health Human services Religion

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.There are no geographic limitations; however, the foundation has a practice of primarily supporting organizations in Wichita County (TX) and the surrounding communities.