Private foundation · EIN 25-6339152 · Wellsboro, Pennsylvania

Cole Foundation Tr

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 6 grants paid, $120K total, median $18K. 33% of grants stayed in Pennsylvania.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
6
$120K
Median grant
$18K
Stays in PA
33%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.9M

Grants paid in 2024

6 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Classical Academy de LafayetteWentzville, MOFurther Programs$30K
Water Street Rescue MissionLancaster, PAGeneral Fund$30K
John Hopkins HospitalBaltimore, MDFurther Program$20K
Revival & MissionsGloverville, SCScholarship$15K
Dayspring Christian AcademyMountville, PAAudio/visual upgrades$15K
Catching Dreams LLCNorth Tonawanda, NYFurther Program$10K

By state: Pennsylvania 2 · Missouri 1 · Maryland 1 · South Carolina 1 · New York 1

About this foundation

Cole Foundation Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania, tax-exempt since 1991. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Cole Foundation Tr accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Cole Foundation Tr give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $120K across 6 grants, a median of $18K.

Where does Cole Foundation Tr give?

Pennsylvania (2 grants), Missouri (1 grants), Maryland (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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