Private foundation · EIN 52-1907361 · Fallston, Maryland · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 19 grants paid, $80K total, median $3,000. 58% of grants stayed in Maryland.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
19
$80K
Median grant
$3,000
Stays in MD
58%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.3M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Off the StreetsLancaster, PAPrevents homelessness$15K
Miracles in ActionCincinnati, OHUnder-served mayan villages of need$10K
Skyline Church of ChristJackson, TNTo love god and love people$10K
Empower 4 Life IncKingsville, MDInspire hope and promote health$8,000
Addiction Connections ResourcesFallston, MDSupports addiction recovery$5,000
Charhope FoundationStreet, MDSupports addiction recovery$5,000
Meals on WheelsBaltimore, MDFood for homebound$4,000
Upper Chesapeake Health FoundationHavre de Grace, MDAdvancing health care$4,000
Aarons AcresLancaster, PACamp for disabled children$3,000
The Empowerment PlanDetroit, MIHelp achieve financial stability$3,000
Water 4Oklahoma, OKSafe water for every home$3,000
Helping Up MissionBaltimore, MDProvide meals, shelter & care$2,000
Homes for Our TroopsTaunton, MAProvide custom homes to veterans$2,000
Care for ALSDenton, MDAls caretaking$1,000
Fellowship of Christian AthletesFallston, MDChristian ministry to athletes$1,000
Kylee's Dancing AngelsBaldwin, MDMisc charitable goals$1,000
Olivia's HouseYork, PAAssisting families with loss of lov$1,000
Daniel Carl Torsch Foundation IncNottingham, MDOverdose response & awareness traini$1,000
Harford Family HouseAberdeen, MDSupport homeless families$1,000

By state: Maryland 11 · Pennsylvania 3 · Ohio 1 · Tennessee 1 · Michigan 1 · Oklahoma 1

About this foundation

The Cole Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Fallston, Maryland, administered in care of Barbara S Ford, tax-exempt since 1995. 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 The Cole Foundation Inc 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 The Cole Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $80K across 19 grants, a median of $3,000.

Where does The Cole Foundation Inc give?

Maryland (11 grants), Pennsylvania (3 grants), Ohio (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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