Colgan Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyCollegeville, Pennsylvania · EIN 51-0481709 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $34,000.
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
69% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Atlantic University | Boca Raton, FL | Support shark research | $83,410 |
| Friends of Massey University | Washington, DC | Support education | $64,275 |
| Jw Hallahan Association | Philadelphia, PA | Colgan scholarship | $35,000 |
| Columbus University Rowing | New York, NY | support rowing | $34,000 |
| Veper Boat Club | Philadelphia, PA | support rowing | $20,000 |
| Elite Rowing Inc | Weston, MA | support rowing | $13,335 |
| Ss Winter Sports Club | Steamboat Springs, CO | Support for winter sports | $12,500 |
| Harvard University | Cambridge, MA | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| Syacuse University | Binghamton, NY | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| Yeshiva University Athletic Assoc | Blauvelt, NY | Support for university sports | $5,000 |
| Global Health Ministry | Newtown Square, PA | Support for global health care | $1,000 |
| Philadelpia City Rowing | Philadelphia, PA | Support Rowing | $1,000 |
| Steamboat Mountain School | Steamboat Springs, CO | Scholarship | $1,000 |
The return also lists 6 grants to individuals ($146,146). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $428,666 | 19 |
| 2023 | $620,222 | 18 |
| 2022 | $833,500 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Apr 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631059349100448
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 51-0481709
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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