The Coleman Foundation Inc
Annual Giving
$9.1M+16% YoY
Grants
185
Median Grant
$50K
Organizations Funded
211
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Foundation Overview
Mission
The Coleman Foundation invests in the efforts of community-based organizations and local institutions to preserve and strengthen the physical health and the economic and emotional well-being of people living in the greater Chicago region. The Foundation will create more compassionate, equitable and inclusive resources and opportunities that improve people's lives with thoughtful and sustainable solutions.
Focus Areas
Grant Types
Funded Initiatives
This year implementing new strategies for three program areas: Entrepreneurship, Health, and Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities, making approximately 100 grants totaling $9 million. In 2022 provided nearly $10 million in grants to 168 organizations. Announced $5+ million in grant awards in first half of 2024, including organizations like Ada S. McKinley Community Services, Chicago Urban League. Proudly announced first round of 2025 grants in Entrepreneurship and IDD with 31 grantees.
How to Apply
Not accepting unsolicited funding requests, including letters of inquiry, until further notice. Grant requests are by invitation only. Uses Fluxx grants management system (GMS) and provides technical support for grantees throughout the grantmaking process. Contact: (312) 902-7120, email@colemanfoundation.org.
Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.
Giving History
$9.1M
Grants
185
Median
$50K
States
15
$7.9M
Grants
208
Median
$13K
States
12
$9.7M
Grants
229
Median
$20K
States
9
Grant Size Distribution
$50K
Typical Grant (Median)
$1K
Smallest
$15K
25th Pctile
$70K
75th Pctile
$250K
Largest
Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $15K and $70K.
Largest Recent Grants
$250K
2024
South Side Healthy Community Organization
IL · General Operating Support - Health
$250K
2024
Chicago Community Foundation
IL · General Operating Support - Entrepreneurship
$200K
2024
The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois
IL · General Operating Support - Health
$200K
2024
Growing Season-Illinois Inc
IL · Grants made at the discretion of Board Members to qualified publicly-supported charities
$150K
2024
Saint Anthony Hospital
IL · General Operating Support - Health
Geographic Focus
Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.
Financial Overview
Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets
Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.