The Coleman Foundation is a private grantmaking
foundation that invests in ideas and initiatives that
improve the lives of individuals in the Chicago metro area.
We engage organizations that work in our three areas of focus.
We learn from them. We catalyze collaboration among them.
We fund projects to help them serve their communities more effectively.
Who We Are
The Coleman Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation that invests in ideas and initiatives that improve the lives of individuals in the Metro Chicago area.
We engage organizations that work in our three areas of focus. We learn from them. We catalyze collaboration among them. We fund projects to help them serve their communities more effectively.
Latest News
Helping Artists and Musicians Succeed as Entrepreneurs
The Coleman Foundation has supported the launch of the Center for Creative Entrepreneurship, empowering creatives at all levels with the knowledge, skills,
13 February, 2020
Devices for the Disabled Recycles Medical Devices to Those in Need
Grantee Devices 4 the Disabled started about three years ago and has now expanded, in part with a grant from The Coleman Foundation. D4D collects gently us
02 February, 2020
Nearly $60 million in grants awarded in the last 10 years
Entrepreneurship
$17.2 million
Cancer Care and Health Rehabilitation Services
$24.8 million
Developmental Disability Service Organizations
$18.4 million
2019 Grants ($ millions)
$2.9
Entrepreneurship
$3.9
Cancer & Health Rehab
$3.4
Developmental Disabilities
$10.5
Total