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Cole Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Ada, Michigan · EIN 300246444

Cole Family Foundation is a private foundation in Ada, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $30,552 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $15,276 and the largest $26,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was down from $112,923 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$10,43611$66,117
2024$112,92313$74,251
2025$30,5522$43,712

How to apply

Cole Family 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Cole Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Michigan.

StateGrantsAmount
Michigan1$26,000
Colorado1$4,552

Grants paid in 2025

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Calvary Church
Grand Rapids, MI
Gift$26,000
Compassion International
Colorado Springs, CO
Gift$4,552

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Cole Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Cole Family Foundation give?

$30,552 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $15,276.

Who runs Cole Family Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Michael Cole (Presidenttr), Richard Cole (Sec Treasurer) and Margaret Cole (Vice President).

What does Cole Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and international.

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