Private foundation · EIN 68-6235623 · Stanwood, Washington · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Donna J & Charles T Cole Charitable Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Washington. The foundation accepts applications (none) and its median grant is $2,000.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 6 grants paid, $61K total, median $2,000. 83% of grants stayed in Washington. Stated restrictions: trustee discretion

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
6
$61K
Median grant
$2,000
Stays in WA
83%
of grants
Deadline
none
Assets
$1.4M

How to apply

letter stating grant request amount and use of money Contact: Shirley a Swanson, 10101 - 270th St Nw, Stanwood, Wa, 3602712436, camanotaxyahoo.com Deadlines: none Restrictions: trustee discretion

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Stanwood Camano FairStanwood, WARefurbish Log Cabin$49K
Camano Senior Services AssnCamano Island, WASupport Camano Srs$5,000
Church of the NazareneMoses Lake, WASupport Area Programs$2,000
Toys for Tots - Snohomish CoTriangle, VAGiving to less fortunate$2,000
Stanwood Camano Area FoundationStanwood, WAEncourage Community Giving$1,850
Aauw Stanwood CamanoStanwood, WASTEM to plu$1,000

By state: Washington 5 · Virginia 1

About this foundation

Donna J & Charles T Cole Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Stanwood, Washington, administered in care of Shirley a Swanson, tax-exempt since 2004. 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 Donna J & Charles T Cole Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. letter stating grant request amount and use of money Deadlines: none.

How much does Donna J & Charles T Cole Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $61K across 6 grants, a median of $2,000.

Where does Donna J & Charles T Cole Charitable Foundation give?

Washington (5 grants), Virginia (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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