The Cole Foundation Trust
Accepts applications
The Cole Foundation Trust is a private foundation in Mobile, Alabama. In tax year 2025 it gave $48,000 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $13,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$48,000
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$13,000
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was up from $42,000 the year before.
40% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $44,000 | 7 | $941,651 |
| 2024 | $42,000 | 7 | $993,372 |
| 2025 | $48,000 | 10 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Roger E Cole PO Drawer 1628, Mobile, AL 36633-1628 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (251) 431-8309 |
| What to submit | No prescribed form. Must provide a copy of your IRS determination letter along with your request. |
| Restrictions | Only section 501(c)(3) organizations that are not private foundations. |
What The Cole Foundation Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Alabama.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 6 | $31,000 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $13,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $3,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Auxiliary of Rankin County | Operations | $13,000 |
| Nature Conservancy in Alabama | Operationsfor projects in southwest alabama | $12,000 |
| St John's Episcopal Church | Operations | $9,000 |
| Child Advocacy Center | Operations | $4,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Alabama | Operations | $2,500 |
| Light of the Village | Operations | $2,500 |
| St Benedict's Episcopal Church | Operations | $2,000 |
| Memorial Trust of the Nscda in Alabama | Operations | $1,000 |
| Wave of Hearts | Operations | $1,000 |
| Ums-Wright Prepatory School | Operations | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Katherine Vance
- Laura JC Menard
- Roger E Cole
Questions people ask
Does The Cole Foundation Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Cole Foundation Trust give?
$48,000 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs The Cole Foundation Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Katherine Vance (Trustee), Laura JC Menard (Trustee) and Roger E Cole (Trustee).
What does The Cole Foundation Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.