Colton Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyShort Hills, New Jersey · EIN 22-2520918 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$10.3M
Organizations funded35
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$75M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $750 and $10,000.
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
60% of grants went outside New Jersey.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted | $8,333,000 |
| American Friends of Tel Aviv Univ | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $1,160,000 |
| New Jersey Symphony Orchestra | Newark, NJ | Unrestricted | $300,100 |
| New Jersey Performing Arts Center | Newark, NJ | Unrestricted | $217,250 |
| New York Philharmonic | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $98,232 |
| Allicance for Decision Education | Bala Cynwyd, PA | Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Feeding America | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $22,000 |
| Boston Symphony Orchestra | Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $11,144 |
| Wnyc | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Interfaith Food Pantry | Orange, NJ | Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Community Food Bank of Nj | Hillside, NJ | Unrestricted | $7,105 |
| American Friends Israel Philharmoni | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $7,000 |
| Congregation Beth El | South Orange, NJ | Unrestricted | $5,570 |
| Focusing Philanthropy Inc | Santa Monica, CA | Unrestricted | $5,100 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Hagerstown, MD | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Facing History and Ourselves | Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Liberty Science Center | Jersey City, NJ | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| People for the American Way | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Wildwood School | Schenectady, NY | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| New Jewish Narrative | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $4,730 |
| Newark Museum | Newark, NJ | Unrestricted | $4,700 |
| Jewish Community Housing Corp | Livingston, NJ | Unrestricted | $3,600 |
| Lighthouse | Pontiac, MI | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Glassroots | Newark, NJ | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Save the Children | Fairfield, CT | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Stockbridge Bowl Assoc | Stockbridge, MA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Heifer International | Little Rock, AR | Unrestricted | $750 |
| Ajc | Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Jsdd | Livingston, NJ | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Lisa B Fishman Foundation | Montville, NJ | Unrestricted | $500 |
| International Fund for Animal Welfa | Yarmouth Port, MA | Unrestricted | $480 |
| Mrcc Foundation | West Caldwell, NJ | Unrestricted | $400 |
| Bnai Jeshrun | Short Hills, NJ | Unrestricted | $283 |
| Cleveland Symphony | Cleveland, OH | Unrestricted | $100 |
| Rutgers University Foundation | New Brunswick, NJ | Unrestricted | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,270,644 | 35 |
| 2023 | $16,983,276 | 47 |
| 2022 | $14,776,401 | 36 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Apr 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631049349100443
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 22-2520918
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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