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
June 2023 Grantmaking: Health & Rehabilitation
June, 2023 Coleman’s health grantmaking in the second quarter focused on access to care and chronic disease prevention and management. Funded partners included La Rabida Children’s Hospital, Saint Anthony Hospital, and University of Chicago (UChicago) Medicine. Coleman provided funding for La Rabida Children’s Hospital outpatient care services for patients with asthma, diabetes, and sickle cell […]
June 2023 Grantmaking: Entrepreneurship
June, 2023 The Coleman Foundation’s funding in entrepreneurship is centered on increasing economic opportunity by investing in entrepreneurship education. In June, Coleman’s Board of Directors approved $480,000 in grants awarded across eight organizations that strive to eliminate barriers to success for entrepreneurs who reside in low- and moderate-income communities. The Q2 docket reflects commitments made […]
The Coleman Foundation’s Office Was Open on Juneteenth – Here’s Why
Juneteenth has been gaining awareness since Congress passed legislation in 2021 to establish Juneteenth National Independence Day as our nation’s newest federal holiday. Although this declaration came poignantly in the wake of the Black Lives Matter protests of 2020, widening the recognition of an often overlooked piece of American history, the Black community has marked […]
