Thomas J Coltman Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyBrooklyn, Ohio · EIN 38-3709319 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$132K
Organizations funded39
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$3.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $5,000.
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
7% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magnificat High School | Rocky River, OH | General operating | $15,000 |
| House of Champions | Cleveland, OH | General operating | $8,000 |
| Lesbian Gay Bisexual & Transgender Comn | Cleveland, OH | General operating | $7,500 |
| Birthing Beautiful Communities | Cleveland, OH | General operating | $7,000 |
| St Malachi Parish | Cleveland, OH | General operating | $6,000 |
| Hunger Network of Greater Cleveland | Cleveland, OH | General operating | $6,000 |
| The City Mission | Cleveland, OH | General operating | $5,000 |
| Seeds of Literacy | Cleveland, OH | General operating | $5,000 |
| Nami Greater Cleveland | Cleveland, OH | General operating | $5,000 |
| Famicos Foundation | Cleveland, OH | General operating | $5,000 |
| Pregnant With Possibilities Resource Cen | Maple Heights, OH | General operating | $5,000 |
| Gigi's Playhouse | Lakewood, OH | General operating | $5,000 |
| Renee Jones Empowerment Center | Cleveland, OH | General operating | $5,000 |
| St Edward High School | Lakewood, OH | General operating | $4,000 |
| Chair-Ity Inc | Akron, OH | General operating | $3,500 |
| Urban Community School | Cleveland, OH | General operating | $3,000 |
| Cleveland Rocks Past Present and Future | Cleveland, OH | General operating | $3,000 |
| Humility of Mary | Garfield Hts, OH | General operating | $3,000 |
| Neo Philanthropy | New York, NY | General operating | $2,500 |
| Athens Church of Christ | Athens, OH | General operating | $2,500 |
| Spark Ventures | Chicago, IL | General operating | $2,500 |
| Passion Works Studio | Athens, OH | General operating | $2,500 |
| Welcome House | Westlake, OH | General operating | $2,500 |
| Providence House | Cleveland, OH | General operating | $2,000 |
| Rocky River School | Rocky River, OH | General operating | $2,000 |
| America Scores Cleveland | Cleveland, OH | General operating | $2,000 |
| Piqua Community Foundation | Piqua, OH | General operating | $2,000 |
| First United Methodist of Athens | Athens, OH | General operating | $2,000 |
| Esperanza Inc | Cleveland, OH | General operating | $2,000 |
| Sabrina Noelle Foundation Inc | Bay Village, OH | General operating | $1,500 |
| Rocky River Parks and Recreation Foundat | Rocky River, OH | General operating | $1,000 |
| Coastal Ballet of Florida Inc | Clearwater, FL | General operating | $1,000 |
| Ursuline College | Pepper Pike, OH | General operating | $500 |
| Valley Riding Inc | Cleveland, OH | General operating | $500 |
| Near West Theatre | Cleveland, OH | General operating | $500 |
| The Rescue Inn Inc | North Olmsted, OH | General operating | $500 |
| Refresh Collective | Cleveland, OH | General operating | $500 |
| Diocesan Council Society of Svdp Cleveland Diocese | Cleveland, OH | General operating | $500 |
| Rescue Rebels | Canton, OH | General operating | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $132,500 | 39 |
| 2024 | $155,250 | 43 |
| 2023 | $126,367 | 38 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611319349103461
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-3709319
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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