Private foundation · EIN 82-2875662 · Meridian, Idaho · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Klein and Cole Family Foundation

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: 2 grants paid, $210K total, median $105K. 50% of grants stayed in Idaho.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
2
$210K
Median grant
$105K
Stays in ID
50%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Freedom Youth RanchBoise, IDGeneral - Charity$130K
Camp Oakhurt IncCoarsegold, CAGeneral - Charity$80K

By state: Idaho 1 · California 1

About this foundation

Klein and Cole Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Meridian, Idaho, administered in care of Kelly Cole, tax-exempt since 2017. 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 Klein and Cole Family Foundation 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 Klein and Cole Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $210K across 2 grants, a median of $105K.

Where does Klein and Cole Family Foundation give?

Idaho (1 grants), California (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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