Mission
The Coleman Foundation invests in the efforts of community-based organizations and local institutions to preserve and strengthen the physical health and the economic and emotional well-being of people living in the greater Chicago region.
Vision
The Foundation will create more compassionate, equitable and inclusive resources and opportunities that improve people’s lives with thoughtful and sustainable solutions.
Values
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RESPECT FOR COMMUNITY:
We trust and build relationships with grantee partners and community experts to ensure that their knowledge and experiences guide our work. -
EMPATHY:
We are committed to understanding the experiences and perspectives of the people and communities that we serve.
- RESPONSIVENESS:
We foster a culture of learning, adaptivity, and innovation to be sure we take advantage of opportunities to create positive impacts as they arise.
- RESPONSIBLE STEWARDSHIP:
We manage the Foundation’s resources in a steady, transparent, and responsible manner.
2024 Grants
*Includes Board Discretionary Giving and Other Grants
2023 Grants
*Includes Board Directed And Other Grants
Latest News
Fourth Quarter 2023 Grants
ENTREPRENEURSHIP OrganizationAmountDescriptionChicago Community Foundation$250,000Fund for Equitable Business GrowthChinese Mutual Aid Association$50,000Chinese Mutual Aid Association Business Development ServicesEconomic Strategies Development Corporation$75,000Entreprenuership Capacity BuildingFoundation of Little Village$100,000Little Village Entrepreneurial EducationNorthwest Side Community Development Corporation$100,000Empresas ResilientesPuerto Rican Cultural Center$100,000Wepa Mercado del Pueblo IIUrban Growers Collective$50,000Urban Growers Collective: Grower Apprenticeship HEALTH & REHABILITATION OrganizationAmountDescriptionAdvocates for Community Wellness$25,000Community Cancer Care […]
Third Quarter 2023 Grants
HEALTH & REHABILITATION Â Â Grantee Amount Description Cancer Support Center $75,000 Empowering Communities Against Cancer Cancer Wellness Center $50,000 Cancer Support Outreach Program Gilda’s Club Chicago $75,000 Cancer Support Services Wellness House $75,000 Chicago Supportive Oncology Equity Project Ingalls Development Foundation $50,000 Healthy Baby Network The HAP Foundation $200,000 Community Health Worker Program Expansion […]
The Coleman Foundation Announces Appointment of an Interim CEO
Chicago, December 7, 2023 – The Coleman Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Peter Handler as the Interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO). We are excited to welcome Peter back to The Coleman Foundation family in the Interim role as we initiate a search for a new CEO. Peter brings a wealth of knowledge […]
