Ewing Cole Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ewing Cole Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2023 it gave $157,500 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $30,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$157,500
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$4.5 million
- New grantees52%
Giving in 2023 was down from $186,000 the year before.
52% of its 2023 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 | $186,000 | 19 | $3.8 million |
| 2023 | $157,500 | 21 | $4.5 million |
How to apply
Ewing Cole Charitable 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 Ewing Cole Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 16 | $125,000 |
| New York | 2 | $12,500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $7,500 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Geisinger Health Foundation | Unrestricted contribution | $30,000 |
| Thomas Jefferson University | Unrestricted contribution | $10,000 |
| Trustees of University of Penn | Unrestricted contribution | $10,000 |
| Habitait for Humanity | Unrestricted contribution | $10,000 |
| Archdiocese of Baltimore | Unrestricted contribution | $10,000 |
| Mast Community Charter School | Unrestricted contribution | $7,500 |
| New York Institute of Technology | Unrestricted contribution | $7,500 |
| Phillies Charities | Unrestricted contribution | $7,500 |
| The Giants Foundation | Unrestricted contribution | $7,500 |
| William Penn Charter School | Unrestricted contribution | $7,500 |
| Ace Mentor Program of Eastern Pa | Unrestricted contribution | $5,000 |
| Center for Architecture | Unrestricted contribution | $5,000 |
| Cradles to Crayons | Unrestricted contribution | $5,000 |
| The Noma Foundation | Unrestricted contribution | $5,000 |
| Fred's Footsteps | Unrestricted contribution | $5,000 |
| Manna | Unrestricted contribution | $5,000 |
| Project Home | Unrestricted contribution | $5,000 |
| Saint John's Hospice | Unresticted contribution | $5,000 |
| United Way of Sepa | Unrestricted contribution | $5,000 |
| Community Design Collaborative | Unrestircted contribution | $2,500 |
| Manna Asheville | Unrestricted contribution | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert A McConnell
- Jared J Loos
- Keith G Fallon
- Joseph T Kelly
Questions people ask
Does Ewing Cole Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ewing Cole Charitable Foundation give?
$157,500 in tax year 2023, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Ewing Cole Charitable Foundation?
Its 2023 filing lists Robert A McConnell (President), Jared J Loos (Vice Preside), Keith G Fallon (Vice Preside) and Joseph T Kelly (Secretary/Tr).
What does Ewing Cole Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and health.