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The Helen C. Cole Charitable Trust is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. With a total of $1.4 million in grants paid to 14 grantees in 2024, the Trust does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE CLEVELAND FOUNDATION
Cleveland, OH
$3.3M
50%

Cleveland Museum of Art
CLEVELAND, OH
$297.2K
5%
THE CLEVELAND INSTITUTE OF ART
Cleveland, OH
$297.2K
5%
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Total No. of Grants
15
Median 1st year grant
$40.1K
Median 2nd year grant
$36.9K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to HELEN C COLE CHARITABLE TRUST?
No. HELEN C COLE CHARITABLE TRUST does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does HELEN C COLE CHARITABLE TRUST give?
HELEN C COLE CHARITABLE TRUST primarily gives to organizations located in Ohio, California, and Massachusetts. 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 HELEN C COLE CHARITABLE TRUST’s grants?
The largest share of grants from HELEN C COLE CHARITABLE TRUST fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $40 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does HELEN C COLE CHARITABLE TRUST make each year?
In 2024, HELEN C COLE CHARITABLE TRUST awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $1.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did HELEN C COLE CHARITABLE TRUST fund recently?
In 2024, HELEN C COLE CHARITABLE TRUST awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include THE CLEVELAND FOUNDATION, Cleveland Museum of Art, and THE CLEVELAND INSTITUTE OF ART. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to HELEN C COLE CHARITABLE TRUST?
HELEN C COLE CHARITABLE TRUST does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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