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Colson Family Foundation is a private corporation based in SALEM, OR. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2004. The principal officer is Susan Haider. It holds total assets of $5.9M. Annual income is reported at $294K. Total assets have decreased from $20.1M in 2011 to $5.7M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 7 officers and trustees. 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 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Washington, Oregon and Michigan. According to available records, Colson Family Foundation has made 36 grants totaling $4.4M, with a median grant of $70K. Annual giving has decreased from $2.3M in 2020 to $1.1M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $4K to $800K, with an average award of $123K. The foundation has supported 24 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Maryland, Michigan, Arizona, which account for 33% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 8 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$50K
Average Grant
$113K
Largest Grant
$800K
Based on 20 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.
Colson Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 36 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MD, MI, AZ.
Colson Family Foundation has distributed a total of $4.4M across 36 grants. The median grant size is $70K, with an average of $123K. Individual grants have ranged from $4K to $800K.
Colson Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Colson Family Foundation is headquartered in SALEM, OR. While based in OR, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 8 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce D Thorn | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Susan Haider | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Patrick Kennedy | VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Bonnie Colson | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Bradley A Colson | VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Barton G Colson | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Norman L Brenden | VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$23K
Total Assets
$5.7M
Fair Market Value
$5.7M
Net Worth
$5.7M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$258K
Distribution Amount
$271K
Total Grants
36
Total Giving
$4.4M
Average Grant
$123K
Median Grant
$70K
Unique Recipients
24
Most Common Grant
$200K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Society Of St Vincent De PaulGENERAL SUPPORT | Seattle, WA | $50K | 2020 |
| Gem Resources InternationalMUNGULUNI MISSION PROJECT #410 | Berrien Springs, MI | $200K | 2022 |
| Mayo ClinicGENERAL SUPPORT | Scottsdale, AZ | $200K | 2022 |
| Adventist Development And Relief AgencyRURAL POVERTY | Silver Spring, MD | $144K | 2022 |
| Barnabas Ministry IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Vancouver, WA | $20K | 2022 |
| Particip AidVERONICA RODERICK FELLOWSHIP | Hood River, OR | $4K | 2022 |
| General Conference Of Seventh Day AdventistsWEEK OF PRAYER MULTI YEAR PLAN | Silver Spring, MD | $400K | 2021 |
| Loma Linda UniversityEARTH AND BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES DEPTS INTERNATIONAL STUDENT STIPEND | Loma Linda, CA | $200K | 2021 |
| Andrews UniversityDOCTORAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND | Berrien Springs, MI | $200K | 2021 |
| Recovery CafeGENERAL SUPPORT | Seattle, WA | $25K | 2021 |
| Walla Walla UniversityMULTIPLE PROGRAMS | College Place, WA | $240K | 2020 |
| United Way Of The Mid-Willamette ValleyREMODEL OF SLEEPSAFE | Salem, OR | $100K | 2020 |
| Livingstone Adventist AcademyCAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS/INFRASTRUCTURE | Salem, OR | $85K | 2020 |
| Adventist World AviationGENERAL SUPPORT | Smithfield, NC | $80K | 2020 |
| Alaska Christian CollegeCOVID SHORTFALL | Soldotna, AK | $60K | 2020 |
| Oregon Adventist Mens ChorusGENERAL SUPPORT | Gladstone, OR | $30K | 2020 |
| Portland Adventist Community ServicesFOOD & CLOTHING | Portland, OR | $30K | 2020 |
| Silverton Area Community Aid IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Silverton, OR | $25K | 2020 |
| Marion-Polk Food Share IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Salem, OR | $25K | 2020 |
| Water First InternationalGENERAL SUPPORT | Seattle, WA | $25K | 2020 |
| Clark County Adventist Community ServicesFOOD & CLOTHING | Vancouver, WA | $20K | 2020 |
| Christian Aid CenterGENERAL SUPPORT | Walla Walla, WA | $15K | 2020 |
| Portland Art MuseumGENERAL SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $10K | 2020 |
| Upper Columbia Mission Society Of Seventh-Day AdventistsSONBRIDGE DENTAL CLINIC | Spokane, WA | $5K | 2020 |