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Colman Family Foundation is a private trust based in HOCKESSIN, DE. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2007. The principal officer is Brandywine Trust Company. It holds total assets of $4.3M. Annual income is reported at $922K. Total assets have grown from $2.1M in 2011 to $4.3M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Pennsylvania, Illinois and New York. According to available records, Colman Family Foundation has made 140 grants totaling $1.7M, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has grown from $404K in 2021 to $535K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $757K distributed across 70 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $100K, with an average award of $12K. The foundation has supported 34 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Pennsylvania, New York, Illinois, which account for 89% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 8 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$12K
Largest Grant
$100K
Based on 34 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Colman Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 140 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in PA, NY, IL.
Colman Family Foundation has distributed a total of $1.7M across 140 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $12K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $100K.
Colman Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Colman Family Foundation is headquartered in HOCKESSIN, DE. While based in DE, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 8 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandywine Trust Company | Trustee | $22K | $0 | $22K |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$4.3M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$4.3M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
140
Total Giving
$1.7M
Average Grant
$12K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
34
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia FoundationLenfest Institute for Journalism | Philadelphia, PA | $3K | 2023 |
| Jewish Federation Of Greater PhiladelphiaFor support of The American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee | Philadelphia, PA | $100K | 2023 |
| Philadelphia Theatre CompanyFor Support of the Annual Board Fund | Philadelphia, PA | $50K | 2023 |
| American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee IncTo The JDC Archives to Digitize the Africa & Asia Material in the NY Collection | New York, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| The Childrens Hospital Of Philadelphia FoundationFor Support of the David A. Piccoli, MD Innovation Fund | Philadelphia, PA | $25K | 2023 |
| Define AmericanGeneral & Unrestricted | Los Angeles, CA | $12K | 2023 |
| The Childrens Hospital Of PhiladelphiaFor the support of The Microbiome Fund | Philadelphia, PA | $10K | 2023 |
| Jewish Family And Childrens Service Of Greater PhiFOR LGBTQ PROGRAMMING ANNUAL SUPPORT | Bala Cynwyd, PA | $10K | 2023 |
| Chicago Symphony OrchestraAnnual Gift | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood Of IllinoisAnnual Gift | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| The ThresholdsAnnual Gift | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Merit School Of MusicAnnual Gift | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| PhilabundanceGeneral & Unrestricted | Philadelphia, PA | $5K | 2023 |
| Philadelphia SchoolIN SUPPORT OF THE TPS FUND | Philadelphia, PA | $5K | 2023 |
| Greater Chicago Food DepositoryAnnual Gift | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Lyric Opera Of ChicagoAnnual Gift | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| North Shore Congregation IsraelAnnual Dues and NSCI Appeal Fund | Glencoe, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Wesleyan University The Wesleyan Fund (Obsolete)For support of The Cinema Archives | Middletown, CT | $5K | 2023 |
| Ravinia Festival AssociationAnnual Gift | Highland Park, IL | $4K | 2023 |
| Chicago Horticultural SocietyAnnual Gift | Glencoe, IL | $4K | 2023 |
| The Free Library Of PhiladelphiaGeneral & Unrestricted | Philadelphia, PA | $3K | 2023 |
| Philadelphia Museum Of ArtGeneral & Unrestricted | Philadelphia, PA | $3K | 2023 |
| Temple Bethzion-Beth IsraelFor support of The Annual Fund | Philadelphia, PA | $3K | 2023 |
| Philadelphia Jewish Film And MediaGeneral & Unrestricted | Philadelphia, PA | $3K | 2023 |
| Divinity School Asso Of The Univ ChicagoCharitable Event | Chicago, IL | $2K | 2023 |
| Special Operations FundAnnual Gift | Arlington, VA | $2K | 2023 |
| Chicago Shakespeare TheaterAnnual Gift | Chicago, IL | $2K | 2023 |
| Ballet Theatre Foundation IncFBO American Ballet Theatre Annual Gift | New York, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| Art Institute Of ChicagoAnnual Gift | Chicago, IL | $1K | 2023 |