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James H Cole Legacy Foundation

Preselected recipients only Detroit, Michigan · EIN 203198221

James H Cole Legacy Foundation is a private foundation in Detroit, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $10,750 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $10,000. 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 up from $1,500 the year before.

67% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$3,2652$10,318
2024$1,5002$25,287
2025$10,7503$40,024

How to apply

James H Cole Legacy 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.

Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica

What James H Cole Legacy Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Michigan.

StateGrantsAmount
Michigan3$10,750

Grants paid in 2025

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Detroit Memorial Park
Warren, MI
Gala sponsorship$10,000
Azal Benne Lockett Foundation
Detroit, MI
Grief counseling, emotional support, and educational training.$500
Love Our Kids Family and Community Project
Detroit, MI
Youth centers and clubs$250

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does James H Cole Legacy Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does James H Cole Legacy Foundation give?

$10,750 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $500.

Who runs James H Cole Legacy Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Nicole Black (Executive Director), Antonio Green (President), Karla Cole Green (Vice President) and Brice Green (Secretary).

What does James H Cole Legacy Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and human services.

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