George E Coleman Jr Foundation
Historical FunderNew Canaan, Connecticut · EIN 52-7044220 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $6,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | MR DANIEL OLIVER |
|---|---|
| Address | 377 MAIN STREET 18, NEW CANAAN CT 06840 |
| Phone | 2024685288 |
| DOLIVER@VERIZON.NET | |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE IN LETTER FORM INDICATING TYPE OF ORGANIZATION AND USE OF GRANT. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | GRANTS ARE LIMITED TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
79% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donors Trust | Alexandria, VA | Daf support | $545,500 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Boston, MA | General support | $15,000 |
| St Paul's Parish | Cambridge, MA | General support | $10,000 |
| St Stephen's Church | Trumbull, CT | General support | $9,000 |
| Institute of World Politics | Washington, DC | General support | $7,500 |
| Council of American Ambassadors | Washington, DC | General support | $6,000 |
| Ncrink Inc | New Canaan, CT | General support | $6,000 |
| The Claremont Institute | Upland, CA | General support | $6,000 |
| American Studies Center | Arlington, VA | General support | $4,000 |
| Center for American Greatness Inc | Paradise Valley, AZ | General support | $4,000 |
| Mattapoisett Community Sailing Association Inc | Mattapoisett, MA | General support | $4,000 |
| St Mary's Church | Simsbury, CT | General support | $4,000 |
| The Priory in the USA of the Order of St John | Washington, DC | General support | $4,000 |
| Council for National Policy | Washington, DC | General support | $3,500 |
| Focus on the Family | Colorado Springs, CO | General support | $3,000 |
| Institute on Religion and Public Life | New York, NY | General support | $3,000 |
| The Church of the Resurrection | Washington, DC | General support | $3,000 |
| Chapel & York US Foundation Inc | New York, NY | General support | $2,900 |
| The Fund for American Studies | Washington, DC | General support | $2,500 |
| Boylston Place Foundation | Boston, MA | General support | $2,000 |
| Foundation for Cultural Review | New York, NY | General support | $2,000 |
| New Canaan Pops in the Park | New Canaan, CT | General support | $2,000 |
| St Marks Episcopal Church New Canaan | New Canaan, CT | General support | $2,000 |
| The Fellowship of St James | Chicago, IL | General support | $2,000 |
| New Canaan Emergency Medical Services | New Canaan, CT | General support | $1,000 |
| Order of Malta American Association | New York, NY | General support | $1,000 |
| Garden Club of Buzzards Bay | S Dartmouth, MA | General support | $500 |
| Mattapoisett Free Public Library | Mattapoisett, MA | General support | $500 |
| Mayflower Society of New York | New York, NY | General support | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $656,400 | 29 |
| 2023 | $675,600 | 36 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 22, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202512959349100006
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 52-7044220
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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