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
Alison Fitzgerald
Director In addition to serving on the board of The Coleman Foundation, Alison S. Fitzgerald volunteers for many community and school related organizations. She is also the treasurer for the Yale Club of Chicago, a Girl Scout leader, and a catechist at her church. Alison spent a majority of her business career at Lotsoff Capital […]
Esther Barron
Director Esther Barron is the Director of the Donald Pritzker Entrepreneurship Law Center at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law and a Clinical Professor of Law. In addition to her clinical work, she has taught Entrepreneurship Law, NUvention-Medical Innovation, Venture Capital, Innovation Lab and Business Associations. She also teaches several classes in the Master of Science […]
Michael Furlong
Chair Michael Furlong is both the longest serving board member and only east coast resident. Mr. Furlong has an extensive background in all facets of commercial real estate. An engineering degree initiated a period as a specialty subcontractor. An MBA led to mortgage banking and later to construction lending at a Maryland regional bank. The […]
