Ella M Coile Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ella M Coile Foundation is a private foundation in Lees Summit, Missouri. In tax year 2024 it gave $101,210 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $20,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$101,210
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees53%
Giving in 2024 was up from $71,128 the year before.
53% of its 2024 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 | $71,128 | 19 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $101,210 | 18 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
Ella M Coile 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 Ella M Coile Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 5 | $20,613 |
| Kansas | 2 | $20,500 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $13,597 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $10,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $6,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $5,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $5,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Aid for Children of Latin America Inc | Operating support | $20,000 |
| School of the Ozarks-College of the Ozarks | Operating support | $12,483 |
| Alice Lloyd College | Operating support | $10,000 |
| Samaritan Purse | Operating support | $10,000 |
| Individual | Supply bibles | $8,597 |
| Childrens Mercy Hospital | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Museum of the Bible | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Remnant Church of Jesus Christ of LDS | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children | Operating support | $5,000 |
| St Jude Childs Hospital | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Tunnels to Towers Foundation | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Voice of Martyrs | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Rose Brooks Center | Operating support | $2,000 |
| Judical Watch | Operating support | $1,000 |
| Shelter KC | Operating support | $1,000 |
| American Bible Society | Operating support | $500 |
| Leadership Institute | Operating support | $500 |
| Michael Gatrost | Supply bibles | $130 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael J Gatrost
- Julie Gatrost
- James C Jarrett
Questions people ask
Does Ella M Coile Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ella M Coile Foundation give?
$101,210 in tax year 2024, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Ella M Coile Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Michael J Gatrost (Co-Trustee), Julie Gatrost (Co-Trustee) and James C Jarrett (Co-Trustee).
What does Ella M Coile Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, youth programs and education.