Private foundation · EIN 35-1989581 · Peru, Indiana · Philanthropy & grantmaking

James O and Alice F Cole Foundation Inc

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 2025 Form 990-PF: 31 grants paid, $108K total, median $2,000. 35% of grants stayed in Indiana.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
31
$108K
Median grant
$2,000
Stays in IN
35%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Indiana Historical SocietyIndianapolis, INTo fund operations$12K
Indianapolis Symphony OrchestraIndianapolis, INTo fund operations$12K
Indiana Task Force 1Indianapolis, INTo fund operations$12K
Indiana University KokomoKokomo, INTo fund operations$12K
Lakeland CenterCoatsville, INTo fund operations$6,000
Nwscc FoundationMuscle Shoals, ALTo fund operations$6,000
Miami Cty Economic Dev AssocPeru, INTo fund operations$5,000
Miami County YMCAPeru, INTo fund operations$4,000
Cru US MinistryOrlando, FLTo fund operations$3,584
International Students Inc Attn Donor ServicesColorado Sprgs, COTo fund operations$3,584
CASA of Jefferson CountyBirmingham, ALTo fund operations$3,350
Rediscover Downtown Peru IncPeru, INTo fund operations$3,000
The Firehouse Community Arts CenterBirmingham, ALTo fund operations$3,000
Community HealthworxAlexandria, LATo fund operations$2,000
Element Student MinistryBirmingham, ALTo fund operations$2,000
Greater Birmingham Humane SocietyBirmingham, ALTo fund operations$2,000
PathwaysBirmingham, ALTo fund operations$2,000
Kidone TransportBirmingham, ALTo fund operations$2,000
FIRST Light IncBirmingham, ALTo fund operations$1,082
Amboy Volunteer Fire DeptAmboy, INTo fund operations$1,000
Cooperative Downtown MinistriesBirmingham, ALTo fund operations$1,000
GkccfKansas City, MOTo fund operations$1,000
Grissom Air MuseumPeru, INTo fund operations$1,000
Helping Our WomenProvincetown, MATo fund operations$1,000
Highlands United Methodist ChurchBirmingham, ALTo fund operations$1,000
M D Anderson Cancer Center-Univ of TxHouston, TXTo fund operations$1,000
North Star MinistriesBirmingham, ALTo fund operations$1,000
Parents 2 PartnersFairfield, OHTo fund operations$1,000
Peru Circus Festival Band IncPeru, INTo fund operations$1,000
Railroad Park FoundationBirmingham, ALTo fund operations$1,000
United CounselingMountain Brook, ALTo fund operations$1,000

By state: Indiana 11 · Alabama 13 · Florida 1 · Colorado 1 · Louisiana 1 · Missouri 1

About this foundation

James O and Alice F Cole Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Peru, Indiana, administered in care of Sidney J Kubesch, tax-exempt since 1996. 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 James O and Alice F Cole Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 James O and Alice F Cole Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $108K across 31 grants, a median of $2,000.

Where does James O and Alice F Cole Foundation Inc give?

Indiana (11 grants), Alabama (13 grants), Florida (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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