The Frank L and Sarah Miller Coulson Foundation
Invitation OnlyBryn Mawr, Pennsylvania · EIN 13-4148044 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$344K
Organizations funded31
Typical grant$8,000
Total assets$18.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $15,000.
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
48% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whyy | Philadelphia, PA | General fund | $40,000 |
| St Christopher Church | Philadelphia, PA | General fund | $37,000 |
| Free Library of Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | General fund | $35,000 |
| 1Love4 Animals | Southeastern, PA | General fund | $25,000 |
| Philabundance | Philadelphia, PA | General fund | $20,000 |
| Mount Vernon Ladies Association | Mount Vernon, VA | General fund | $17,500 |
| Philadelphia Museum of Art | Philadelphia, PA | General fund | $17,000 |
| Pennsylvania Horticultural Society | Philadelphia, PA | General fund | $15,000 |
| Barnes Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | General fund | $10,000 |
| Colonial Williamsburg Foundation | Williamsburg, VA | General fund | $10,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University Center | Baltimore, MD | General fund | $10,000 |
| Museum of the American Revolution | Philadelphia, PA | General fund | $10,000 |
| Save the Children | Fairfield, CT | General fund | $10,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Washington, DC | General fund | $10,000 |
| Academy of Music Restoration Fd Great Stages | Philadelphia, PA | General fund | $10,000 |
| Philadelphia Ballet | Philadelphia, PA | General fund | $8,000 |
| Columbia Business School | New York, NY | General fund | $7,500 |
| Aspca | New York, NY | General fund | $5,000 |
| Chama Peak Land Alliance | Pagosa Spring, CO | General fund | $5,000 |
| Mann Center for the Performing Arts | Philadelphia, PA | General fund | $5,000 |
| Nrdc | New York, NY | General fund | $5,000 |
| Peta | Norfolk, VA | General fund | $5,000 |
| Philadelphia Orchestra Association | Philadelphia, PA | General fund | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Washington, DC | General fund | $5,000 |
| Aloha Foundation | Fairlee, VT | General fund | $3,000 |
| Bethesda Mission | Harrisburg, PA | General fund | $3,000 |
| Morris Animal Refuge | Philadelphia, PA | General fund | $3,000 |
| Salvation Army | Philadelphia, PA | General fund | $3,000 |
| Care | Atlanta, GA | General fund | $2,000 |
| Stjude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | General fund | $1,500 |
| St Josephs Indian School | Chamberlain, SD | General fund | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $343,500 | 31 |
| 2023 | $373,500 | 32 |
| 2022 | $1,471,505 | 30 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 16, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612589349100991
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-4148044
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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