Private foundation · EIN 54-1830656 · Bluefield, West Virginia · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Paul and Carol Cole Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in West Virginia. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $7,500.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 11 grants paid, $254K total, median $7,500. 91% of grants stayed in West Virginia. Stated restrictions: NONE

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
11
$254K
Median grant
$7,500
Stays in WV
91%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$4.7M

How to apply

NONE Contact: 7, 1 Country Club Hill, Bluefield, Wv, 3043270511 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Bluefield State UniversityBluefield, WVDorm furniture$60K
Bluefield State UniversityBluefield, WVTuition assistance - van purchase$53K
City of BluefieldBluefield, WVMercer county airport runway extension project$43K
Wv Community Services for Women IncBluefield, WVHvac and signage at stadium drive facility$37K
Women's Center of Mercer County IncBluefield, WVKitchen remodel at south st facility$32K
The Salvation Army of Mercer CountyPrinceton, WVPartial grant towards van purchase$7,500
Bluefield Beautification CorporationBluefield, WVCity park tree pruning$5,500
Blue Ridge Junior Golf TourBluefield, WVGeneral contribution$5,000
Bluefield Arts and Revitalization CorporationBluefield, WVRoof travelers hotel$4,260
Westminister at WadeBluefield, WVStudent food program$4,000
Dogwood TheatricalsRocky Gap, VAMicrophones$3,290

By state: West Virginia 10 · Virginia 1

About this foundation

Paul and Carol Cole Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Bluefield, West Virginia, administered in care of William P Cole Jr, tax-exempt since 1998. 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 Paul and Carol Cole Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. NONE Deadlines: NONE.

How much does Paul and Carol Cole Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $254K across 11 grants, a median of $7,500.

Where does Paul and Carol Cole Foundation Inc give?

West Virginia (10 grants), Virginia (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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