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
The Coleman Foundation Announces Third Quarter 2019 Developmental Disability Service Grants
In the third quarter of 2019, the Coleman Foundation approved grants totaling $654,044 to non-profit organizations serving the Chicago metro area.
The Coleman Foundation Announces Second Quarter 2019 Entrepreneurship Grants
In the second quarter of 2019, the Coleman Foundation approved grants totaling nearly $1 million to advance its Entrepreneurship-In-Neighborhoods strategies. These strategies are:
The Coleman Foundation Announces Second Quarter 2019 Cancer Care and Health Rehabilitation Services Grants
In the second quarter of 2019, the Coleman Foundation approved grants totaling $500,000 to non-profit organizations in the cancer care and health rehabilitation program area advancing strategies articulated in the Foundation’s Impact Plans. Receiving grants in this program area are:Â
