The Cole Family Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
The Cole Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Salisbury, Maryland. In tax year 2025 it gave $94,136 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $9,000 and the largest $11,136. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$94,136
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$9,000
- Largest grant$11,136
- Assets$2.5 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $94,900 the year before.
0% 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 | $86,500 | 14 | $2.2 million |
| 2024 | $94,900 | 13 | $2.4 million |
| 2025 | $94,136 | 12 | $2.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Cole Family Foundation 224 Creekside Drive, Salisbury, MD 21804 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (410) 742-0404 |
| What to submit | No specific form is required |
What The Cole Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 8 | $59,136 |
| Michigan | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints | General operating costs | $11,136 |
| Brigham Young University | Scholarships and operating costs | $10,000 |
| Hillsdale College | Scholarships and operating costs | $10,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University & Medicine | Scholarships and operating costs | $10,000 |
| Mac Inc | General operating costs | $10,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | General operating costs | $10,000 |
| YMCA of the Chesapeake | General operating costs | $8,000 |
| Coastal Hospice | General operating costs | $5,000 |
| Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore | General operating costs | $5,000 |
| Maryland Food Bank | General operating costs | $5,000 |
| Northern Virginia Family Services | General operating costs | $5,000 |
| Stream Rising | General operating costs | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- D Eric Wiseley
- Micah R Cole
- Jacob T Cole
- Bethany Cole Saldana
- Erin R Cole
- Carol Cole
- William Hughlett Cole
Questions people ask
Does The Cole Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Cole Family Foundation Inc give?
$94,136 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $9,000.
Who runs The Cole Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists D Eric Wiseley (Board Member), Micah R Cole (Board Member), Jacob T Cole (Board Member) and Bethany Cole Saldana (Board Member) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does The Cole Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and health.