The Clarence B Coleman and Joan F Coleman Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlySan Francisco, California · EIN 94-2973572 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $5,000.
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
42% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alameda County Food Bank | Oakland, CA | Food for the impoverished | $30,000 |
| Alameda County Meals on Wheels | Oakland, CA | Delivering meals to elderly | $10,000 |
| Project HOPE | Millwood, VA | International community services & support | $5,000 |
| Women's Cancer Resource Center | Berkeley, CA | Cancer research & support | $5,000 |
| American Visionary Museum | Baltimore, MD | provide support to the American Visionary Museum | $5,000 |
| Barnes Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | To promote the advancement of education and the appreciation of the fine arts and horticulture. | $5,000 |
| Tri-City Volunteers | Fremont, CA | Support to the impoverished & promotion of financial self-sufficiency | $4,000 |
| Tahirih Justice Center | Falls Church, VA | To protect women's and girl's right | $4,000 |
| National Museum of Women in the Art | Washington, DC | To bring recognition to the achievements of women artists by exhibiting, preserving, acquiring, and researching art by women. | $4,000 |
| Children's Defense Fund | Oakland, CA | Services & support to children | $2,000 |
| Alameda Health System Foundation | Oakland, CA | To promote wellness, eliminate disparities and optimize the health of our diverse communities. | $2,000 |
| ACLU - American Civil Liberty Union | New York, NY | To defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States | $1,000 |
| Oakland Museum of California | Oakland, CA | To inspire all Californians to create a more vibrant future for themselves and their communities | $1,000 |
| Global Fund for Women | San Francisco, CA | Support women's human right | $1,000 |
The return also lists 24 grants to individuals ($187,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $266,000 | 38 |
| 2023 | $256,000 | 30 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523169349103952
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 94-2973572
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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