Brian & Gretchen Colleran Foundation
Invitation OnlyNorth Olmsted, Ohio · EIN 82-1563497 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.4M
Organizations funded7
Typical grant$75,000
Total assets$26K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $100,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
14% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Areas Land Conservancy | Moreland Hills, OH | Gift of Real Property. | $1,094,280 |
| Western Reserve Historical Society | Cleveland, OH | General operating expenses. | $100,000 |
| Turning Point USA | Phoenix, AZ | General operating expenses. | $100,000 |
| Hunting Valley Foundation | Chagrin Falls, OH | General operating expenses. | $75,000 |
| Cathedral of St John | Cleveland, OH | General operating expenses. | $50,000 |
| The Lillian and Betty Ratner Montessori School | Cleveland, OH | General operating expenses. | $10,000 |
| NPower Services | Chagrin Falls, OH | General operating expenses. | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,431,780 | 7 |
| 2023 | $1,499,500 | 10 |
| 2022 | $799,816 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503219349101715
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 82-1563497
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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