Cole-Belin Education Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Cole-Belin Education Foundation is a private foundation in Phoenix, Arizona. In tax year 2025 it gave $244,900 in 33 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $75,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$244,900
- Number of grants33
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$6.1 million
- New grantees6%
Giving in 2025 was down from $250,323 the year before.
6% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $200,050 | 34 | $5.0 million |
| 2024 | $250,323 | 34 | $4.7 million |
| 2025 | $244,900 | 33 | $6.1 million |
How to apply
Cole-Belin Education Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Cole-Belin Education Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Iowa.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 23 | $207,900 |
| California | 2 | $11,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $8,000 |
| New York | 2 | $6,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $5,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Belin-Blank Center | Teacher training | $75,000 |
| Civic Music Assocation | General operating budget | $25,000 |
| Living History Farms | Program support | $20,000 |
| 1000 Friends of Iowa | General operating budget | $10,000 |
| Voterpunch | General operating budget | $10,000 |
| Montgomery County Humane Society | General operating budget | $7,000 |
| Second Chance Wildlife Center | General operating budget | $7,000 |
| Iowa Environmental Council | Program support | $6,000 |
| ASPCA | General operating budget | $5,000 |
| Chrysalis Foundation | Education programs | $5,000 |
| Common Good Iowa | General operating budget | $5,000 |
| Des Moines Area Religious Counselin | General operating budget | $5,000 |
| Des Moines Public Library Foundatio | Education and outreach | $5,000 |
| Des Moines Community Playhouse | Literacy/education programs | $5,000 |
| Environmental Law & Policy Center | Program support | $5,000 |
| Interfaith Alliance of Iowa | General operating budget | $5,000 |
| Iowa Citizen Action Network | General operating budget | $5,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy of Iowa | General operating budget | $5,000 |
| Whiterock Conservancy | General operating budget | $5,000 |
| Young Women's Resource Center | General operating budget | $5,000 |
| Camp Nebagamon | General operating budget | $5,000 |
| Iowa Jewish Historical Society | Program support | $3,600 |
| Iowa Stage Theatre | Program support | $2,500 |
| Iowa Legal Aid | Program support | $2,500 |
| Iowa Safe Schools | Program support | $2,500 |
| Mind & Spirit Counseling Center | General operating budget | $1,800 |
| Americans for Ben-Gurion | General operating budget | $1,000 |
| Humane Rescue Alliance | Program support | $1,000 |
| Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center | General operating budget | $1,000 |
| Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation | General operating budget | $1,000 |
| Monuments Men and Women Foundation | General operating budget | $1,000 |
| Natural Disaster Search Dog Found | General operating budget | $1,000 |
| Suburban Hospital Foundation | General operating budget | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Laurie Belin
- Dr Thomas Richard Belin
- Joy Elizabeth Belin
- James M Belin
Questions people ask
Does Cole-Belin Education Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Cole-Belin Education Foundation give?
$244,900 in tax year 2025, across 33 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Cole-Belin Education Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Laurie Belin (President), Dr Thomas Richard Belin (Vice-Preside), Joy Elizabeth Belin (Director) and James M Belin (Secretary/Tr).
What does Cole-Belin Education Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and environment and conservation.