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Sandy and Jean Colen Family Supporting Foundation

Supports charitable, educational, & religious purposes of jewish comm federation of sf.

Colen Family Foundation

Advocacy & Civil Rights San Francisco, CA EIN: 912172750 (IRS) Reg: 94-1156533 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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66
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
66/100 · methodology

About Sandy and Jean Colen Family Supporting Foundation

We are the Bay Area’s center for Jewish philanthropy, creating impact across the region, country and world.

Founded
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Foundation type
Organization for public safety testing (509(a)(4))
NTEE code
T22
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
micro

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2004

Mission

Supports charitable, educational, & religious purposes of jewish comm federation of sf.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar advocacy & civil rights in United States
Program spending This charity: 97%
Peer average: 80%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 66
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2022 · IRS 990 (FY2022)
$0.97
Program$0.97
97% to programs beats the peer average (80%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Sandy and Jean Colen Family Supporting Foundation with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • It is one of the better-documented advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (3 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Sandy and Jean Colen Family Supporting Foundation is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in San Francisco, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2001 and has been operating for 25 years. Its EIN is 912172750. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 66/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $383K in annual revenue. 23 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Sandy and Jean Colen Family Supporting Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 912172750. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Sandy and Jean Colen Family Supporting Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 66 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 97% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States is 90/100.

Sandy and Jean Colen Family Supporting Foundation is located in San Francisco, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2001 and has been active for 25 years.

Based on official tax filings, Sandy and Jean Colen Family Supporting Foundation has $383K in annual revenue. It allocates 97% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 80% for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $4M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Sandy and Jean Colen Family Supporting Foundation is classified as an Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, registered in United States. It operates as an Organization for public safety testing (509(a)(4)). By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has $383K in annual revenue. The organization has 23 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Sandy and Jean Colen Family Supporting Foundation. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Sandy and Jean Colen Family Supporting Foundation holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 97% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 80%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

We are the Bay Area’s center for Jewish philanthropy, creating impact across the region, country and world. Sandy and Jean Colen Family Supporting Foundation is classified as an advocacy & civil rights organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2001.

Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United States: It allocates 97% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 80%. Its annual revenue of $383K is below the peer average of $4M.

Yes, donations to Sandy and Jean Colen Family Supporting Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Sandy and Jean Colen Family Supporting Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 912172750, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
97% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2022) why this matters
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Filing history

3 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2022): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

From FY2022 filing

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Brian M•••••
Controller

Officers & trustees (8)

Source: Public filings

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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.0M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.7M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights this charity 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2022 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 23 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 9
  • Financial data · FY2022 on record
  • Named leadership · 23 officers on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2001
Not available · 2
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Sandy and Jean Colen Family Supporting Foundation

What is Sandy and Jean Colen Family Supporting Foundation?
Sandy and Jean Colen Family Supporting Foundation is a advocacy & civil rights organization for public safety testing (509(a)(4)) based in San Francisco, United States. We are the Bay Area’s center for Jewish philanthropy, creating impact across the region, country and world.
When was Sandy and Jean Colen Family Supporting Foundation founded?
Sandy and Jean Colen Family Supporting Foundation was founded in 2001.
Who leads Sandy and Jean Colen Family Supporting Foundation?
Brian Mendel serves as Controller.
Where is Sandy and Jean Colen Family Supporting Foundation located?
Headquartered in San Francisco, CA, United States.
What is Sandy and Jean Colen Family Supporting Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2022 is approximately $100K-$1M. 97% of expenses go to program services.
Is Sandy and Jean Colen Family Supporting Foundation trustworthy?
Sandy and Jean Colen Family Supporting Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Sandy and Jean Colen Family Supporting Foundation's registration number?
IRS EIN: 912172750. Registration: 94-1156533 (United States).
What is Sandy and Jean Colen Family Supporting Foundation's website?
http://www.jewishfed.org