Cole Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Cole Family Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $55,150 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $15,000. 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$55,150
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$3.5 million
- New grantees85%
Giving in 2024 was down from $57,850 the year before.
85% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $124,750 | 12 | $3.3 million |
| 2023 | $57,850 | 11 | $3.4 million |
| 2024 | $55,150 | 14 | $3.5 million |
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.
What Cole Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 10 | $45,650 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $7,000 |
| California | 2 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Museum of Manhattan | In support of the spring 2025 gala honoring laurie m. Tisch. | $15,000 |
| Student Leadership Network | In support of student leadership network's 17th annual (em)power breakfast. | $9,850 |
| Fit Foundation | In support of the kenneth cole social impact award. | $5,000 |
| Pen America | In support of the 2024 pen america literary gala. | $5,000 |
| Sheriff's Meadow Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| The Bronx Defenders | General support | $3,800 |
| Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation | In support of the seventh annual memories matter event and in honor of marc altheim. | $2,000 |
| Hunter College | Designated to the roosevelt house and in honor of harold holzer. | $2,000 |
| Martha's Vineyard Bank Charitable Foundation | To the ronald h. Rappaport scholar fund. | $2,000 |
| The Wayuu Taya Foundation | In support of the 2025 spring gala. | $2,000 |
| Fit Foundation | In support of the 2024 fashion institute of technology annual awards gala. | $1,500 |
| Hospital for Special Surgery | In support of dr. Frank p. Cammisa's bike hss team. | $1,000 |
| Myriad USA | For the american friends of institut curie at myriad USA. | $500 |
| Women's Image Network | In support of hug a hero. | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Kenneth Cole
- Maria Cuomo Cole
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?
$55,150 in tax year 2024, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Cole Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Kenneth Cole (Trustee) and Maria Cuomo Cole (Trustee).
What does Cole Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and health.