The Coleman Foundation
Historical FunderMidland City, Alabama · EIN 46-3980009 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $2,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | JOHN C COLEMAN |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 397, MIDLAND CITY AL 36350 |
| Phone | 3349836500 |
| Form and materials | INDIVIDUALS AND SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS DRAFT A PROPOSAL AND OUTLINE HOW THEY WILL USE ANY GRANTED FUNDS. |
| Deadlines | NO SUBMISSION DEADLINES. |
| Restrictions | PRIMARILY, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ALABAMA. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS TO THE CHILDREN, GRANDCHILDREN, OR DEPENDENTS OF ASSOCIATES WORKING WITH COLEMAN WORLD GROUP AND/OR ITS AFFILIATES. THE FOUNDATION ALSO PROVIDES FUNDING TO SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS IN AND AROUND THE STATE OF ALABAMA. |
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
69% of grants went outside Alabama.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy State University | Troy, AL | Programs | $68,667 |
| Stephens College | Columbia, MO | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Univesity of Alabama | Tuscaloosa, AL | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Jefferson State Community College | Birmingham, AL | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Wichita State University | Wichita, KS | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Friends University | Wichita, KS | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Lone Star Community College | Houston, TX | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Ball State University | Muncie, IN | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Walter State Community College | Morristown, TN | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Friends University | Wichita, KS | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Eastern Florida State College | Cocoa, FL | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Auburn University | Auburn University, AL | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| University of Guam | Mangilao, GU | Scholarship | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $92,667 | 13 |
| 2024 | $170,967 | 16 |
| 2023 | $197,155 | 30 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601959349100445
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-3980009
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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