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
Chicago Community COVID-19 Response Fund
The Coleman Foundation is committed to supporting the Chicago community during these uncertain times and has become a founding supporter of Chicago Communi
20 March, 2020The Coleman Foundation’s Response to the COVID-19 Epidemic
The Coleman Foundation cares deeply about the health, safety and well-being of our grantees and those they serve in our community. We want to provide an up
19 March, 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