AI Summary
The Cole Foundation Tr is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based approach, providing grants exclusively by invitation. With a total of $120K distributed among nine grantees in 2024, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the Cole Foundation Tr can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE JOHNS HOPKINS HOSPITAL
Baltimore, MD
$190K
25%

WATER STREET MINISTRIES
Lancaster, PA
$101.5K
13%
LAFAYETTE ACADEMY
OFallon, MO
$95K
12%
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Total No. of Grants
6
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$5.6K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Cole Foundation Tr?
No. Cole Foundation Tr does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Cole Foundation Tr give?
Cole Foundation Tr primarily gives to organizations located in Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Missouri. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are Cole Foundation Tr’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Cole Foundation Tr fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Cole Foundation Tr make each year?
In 2024, Cole Foundation Tr awarded about 6 grants, totaling nearly $120 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Cole Foundation Tr fund recently?
In 2024, Cole Foundation Tr awarded grants to about 9 grantees. Recent grantees include THE JOHNS HOPKINS HOSPITAL, WATER STREET MINISTRIES, and LAFAYETTE ACADEMY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Cole Foundation Tr?
Cole Foundation Tr does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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