The Gerrit and Amy Cole Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Gerrit and Amy Cole Foundation is a private foundation in Newport Beach, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $187,790 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $30,000. 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$187,790
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$3.6 million
- New grantees57%
Giving in 2025 was up from $126,103 the year before.
57% 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 | $115,839 | 10 | $2.2 million |
| 2024 | $126,103 | 10 | $2.8 million |
| 2025 | $187,790 | 14 | $3.6 million |
How to apply
The Gerrit and Amy Cole 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 The Gerrit and Amy Cole Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 10 | $127,790 |
| New York | 3 | $50,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fund for Public Schools Inc | Field Trip Fund for the Laboratory School of Finance and Technology | $30,000 |
| Choc Foundation | The Heart Institute, NICU, & Cancer Institute | $25,000 |
| Irvine Barclay Theatre Operating Co | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| BABY2BABY | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| ALS United Greater New York Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Backhaus Dance | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| California Fire Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| The Campaign Against Hunger | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Pacific Symphony | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| University of California Irvine Foundation | UCI Baseball program | $5,000 |
| The UCLA Foundation | UCLA Baseball program | $4,790 |
| Maxs Love Project Inc | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Amy Cole
- Gerrit Cole
- Heather Hargrove
- Alexander Stimpson
Questions people ask
Does The Gerrit and Amy Cole Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Gerrit and Amy Cole Foundation give?
$187,790 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Gerrit and Amy Cole Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Amy Cole (Dir, Pres), Gerrit Cole (CFO, Dir), Heather Hargrove (Sec) and Alexander Stimpson (Dir, VP).
What does The Gerrit and Amy Cole Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research, health and arts and culture.