The Thomas B and Robertha K Coleman Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyNew Bern, North Carolina · EIN 56-2086113 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$198K
Organizations funded26
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$4.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $250 and $2,500.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
19% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradham's Legacy | New Bern, NC | Historic preservation | $135,000 |
| Christ Episcopal Church | New Bern, NC | Religious aid | $20,000 |
| Tryon Palace Historic Sites & Garde | New Bern, NC | Historic culture preservation | $11,000 |
| Public Radio East | New Bern, NC | Educational enhancement through medi | $5,000 |
| Chatham Hall | Chatham, VA | Educational assistance | $5,000 |
| Religious Community Services | New Bern, NC | Assist indigent families | $3,000 |
| St Andrew's School | Middletown, DE | Educational assistance | $2,500 |
| Craven County College Foundation | New Bern, NC | Educational assistance | $2,500 |
| Colonial Capital Humane Society | New Bern, NC | Assist abandoned animals | $2,000 |
| Western Carolina Community Foundati | Asheville, NC | Assist indigent families | $2,000 |
| Ecu Foundation | Greenville, NC | Educational enhancement through arts | $2,000 |
| Nc Aquarium Society | Raleigh, NC | Environmental awareness | $2,000 |
| Tried by Fire | New Bern, NC | Assist indigent families | $1,000 |
| Atlantic Dance Theatre | New Bern, NC | Educational enhancement through arts | $1,000 |
| Nc Coastal Federation | Newport, NC | Environmental awareness | $1,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Coastal Plains | Winterville, NC | Assist indigent families | $500 |
| Coastal Carolina Chamber Music Fest | New Bern, NC | Educational enhancement through arts | $500 |
| Children's Hospital of Colorado | Aurora, CO | Healthcare support and research | $500 |
| Bike Ms | New York, NY | Health reserach | $300 |
| Craven Literacy Council | New Bern, NC | Educational assistance | $250 |
| Craven County Hospice | New Bern, NC | Healthcare support | $250 |
| Children's Hope Alliance | Barium Springs, NC | Assist indigent families | $200 |
| Opus 118 | New York, NY | Educational enhancement through arts | $100 |
| Camp Merriewoode | Sapphire, NC | Educational assistance | $100 |
| Carolina East Foundation | New Bern, NC | Health research | $100 |
| First Presbyterian Church | Lumberton, NC | Religious aid | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $197,900 | 26 |
| 2024 | $156,248 | 29 |
| 2023 | $152,346 | 25 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631339349103923
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 56-2086113
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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