Jack Evelyn and Richard Cole Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Jack Evelyn and Richard Cole Family Foundation is a private foundation in Farmington Hills, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $510,000 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$510,000
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$2.6 million
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2025 was up from $400,000 the year before.
27% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $158,000 | 15 | $3.0 million |
| 2024 | $400,000 | 16 | $2.9 million |
| 2025 | $510,000 | 15 | $2.6 million |
How to apply
Jack Evelyn and Richard 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.
What Jack Evelyn and Richard Cole Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 9 | $250,000 |
| New York | 4 | $150,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $100,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Friends of Magen David | Assist children | $100,000 |
| Childrens Hospital of Detroit Foundation | Assist children | $100,000 |
| St Judes Childrens Research Hospital | Assist children | $100,000 |
| Detroit Symphony Orchestra | Assist children | $50,000 |
| Breakthrough T1D | Assist children | $30,000 |
| Penrickton Ctr for Blind Children | Assist children | $30,000 |
| Leader Dogs for the Blind | Assist children | $20,000 |
| Friendship Circle | Assist children | $15,000 |
| Feeding America | Assist children | $10,000 |
| Forgotten Harvest | Assist children | $10,000 |
| Hadassah | Assist children | $10,000 |
| Holocaust Memorial Center | Assist children | $10,000 |
| Yad Ezra | Assist children | $10,000 |
| Anti Defamation League | Assist children | $10,000 |
| Special Olympics of Michigan | Assist children | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jacquelyn S Hess
Questions people ask
Does Jack Evelyn and Richard Cole Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jack Evelyn and Richard Cole Family Foundation give?
$510,000 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Jack Evelyn and Richard Cole Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jacquelyn S Hess (Pres, VP, Sec., Trea.).
What does Jack Evelyn and Richard Cole Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, health and disability.