Colman Family Foundation

EIN 205862664

Lake Success, NY 11042 |(302) 234-5750

Total Given 2020–2023
$5.2M
121 grants · $1.3M avg/year
based on 4 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$1M+/yr
mid-tier
capacity
$5K
typical small grants · $2K–$18K
grant size
52%
supporter · 27/52 multi-year
repeat
$5.0M
Assets (2023)
52
Distinct Recipients

About

As explained below, the Foundation has no plans for dissolution. This statement is submitted to report the distribution of certain assets during the year. The distributions resulted in a substantial contraction of assets. The following information is submitted in accordance with Treasury Regulation Section 1.6043-3(a)(1) and the Form 990-PF instructions: During the taxable year ending December 31, 2020, the Foundation made distributions from assets from sources other than current income. Collectively, the distributions in excess of current income totaled $4,270,725. This amount represents 25% or more of the Foundation's net assets of $5,300,212 (as measured by fair market value) at the beginning of the Foundation's taxable year ending December 31, 2020. Although the Foundation technically experienced a substantial contraction and has no plans for dissolution. The Foundation made distributions of cash to the grantees listed in the attachment to Part XV, Line 3a; each such grant was made solely for the charitable purpose specified therein.

Focus Areas

Education Health Arts & Culture Community Development Science & Research

Application Information

Accepts Unsolicited Proposals No — Preselected Only
Phone (302) 234-5750

Financial Trends

Giving Over Time

Total Assets Over Time

View financial data as table
YearTotal GivingTotal AssetsRevenueGrants
2020 $4.3M $5.7M $4.2M 50
2022 $378K $4.7M $438K 35
2023 $534K $5.0M $456K 36

Grant Size Distribution

Based on 121 grants on record

Minimum
$1K
25th Pctl
$2K
Median
$5K
Average
$43K
75th Pctl
$18K
Maximum
$1.0M

Geographic Distribution

US Grant Distribution Map

Officers & Directors

BC
Brandywine Trust Company 3+ yrs
Trustee

Grants Awarded (121 total)

Purpose
Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago Chicago, IL $1,000,000 General & Unrestricted 2020
Divinity School Asso of the Univ Chicago Chicago, IL $888,000 General & Unrestricted 2020
North Shore Congregation Israel Glencoe, IL $250,000 General & Unrestricted 2020
The Chicago Community Trust Chicago, IL $250,000 General & Unrestricted 2020
Hias Inc New York, NY $245,000 General & Unrestricted 2020
Jewish Child and Family Services Chicago, IL $244,000 General & Unrestricted 2020
Special Operations Fund Arlington, VA $244,000 General & Unrestricted 2020
American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee Inc New York, NY $217,000 General & Unrestricted 2020
The Thresholds Chicago, IL $143,000 General & Unrestricted 2020
American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee Inc New York, NY $100,000 for support of the Ukraine Emergency Campaign 2022
American Friends of the Hebrew University Inc New York, NY $100,000 General & Unrestricted 2020
Special Operations Fund Arlington, VA $100,000 David C. Miller Endowment Fund 2020
United Negro College Fund Inc Washington, DC $100,000 General & Unrestricted 2020
Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA $100,000 For support of The American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee 2023
Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA $100,000 For support of The American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee 2023
Lyric Opera of Chicago Chicago, IL $85,000 General & Unrestricted 2020
Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago Chicago, IL $65,000 Annual Gift - Women's Division 2020
American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee Inc New York, NY $50,000 Support of the Ashalim Equity in Education Program 2022
Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA $50,000 Support of the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee 2022
American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee Inc New York, NY $50,000 Ashalim Professional Equity in Education Program 2020
Newberry Library Chicago, IL $50,000 General & Unrestricted 2020
American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee Inc New York, NY $50,000 To The JDC Archives to Digitize the Africa & Asia Material in the NY Collection 2023
American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee Inc New York, NY $50,000 To Support The Ashlim Equity in Education Program 2023
Philadelphia Theatre Company Philadelphia, PA $50,000 For Support of the Annual Board Fund 2023
American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee Inc New York, NY $30,000 Support of the Taub Center 2022