Helen C Cole Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Helen C Cole Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Cleveland, Ohio. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.4 million in 15 grants; the typical grant was $43,377 and the largest $707,273. 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$1.4 million
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$43,377
- Largest grant$707,273
- Assets$26.4 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.2 million the year before.
0% of its 2024 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.2 million | 15 | $25.9 million |
| 2024 | $1.4 million | 15 | $26.4 million |
How to apply
Helen C Cole Charitable Trust 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 Helen C Cole Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 13 | $1.3 million |
| California | 1 | $63,377 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $63,377 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Cleveland Foundation | General | $707,273 |
| Cleveland Institute of Art | General | $63,377 |
| Cleveland Museum of Art | General | $63,377 |
| Laurel School | General | $63,377 |
| Scripps College | General | $63,377 |
| Wellesley College | General | $63,377 |
| American Red Cross | General | $43,377 |
| Benjamin Rose Institute | General | $43,377 |
| Church of the Covenant | General | $43,377 |
| Cleveland Hearing and Speech Center | General | $43,377 |
| Cleveland Museum of Natural History | General | $43,377 |
| Cleveland Music School Settlement | General | $43,377 |
| Cleveland Sight Center | General | $43,377 |
| Musical Arts Association | General | $43,377 |
| Vocational Guidance Services | General | $43,377 |
Officers and trustees
- Mark F Swary
Questions people ask
Does Helen C Cole Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Helen C Cole Charitable Trust give?
$1.4 million in tax year 2024, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $43,377.
Who runs Helen C Cole Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Mark F Swary (Trustee).
What does Helen C Cole Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.