WILLIAM E COLE FAMILY FOUNDATION INC
SAN DIEGO, CA, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
82-5014016
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Family Foundation
Private Operating Foundation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The William E. Cole Family Foundation Inc. is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based approach, providing funding by invitation only. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, emphasizing the importance of established connections for potential grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF SAN DIEGO
San Diego, CA
$417.6K
65%
FOREVER BALBOA PARK
San Diego, CA
$110K
17%
SPORTS FOR EXCEPTIONAL ATHLETES
San Diego, CA
$50K
8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to WILLIAM E COLE FAMILY FOUNDATION INC?
No. WILLIAM E COLE FAMILY FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does WILLIAM E COLE FAMILY FOUNDATION INC give?
WILLIAM E COLE FAMILY FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in California. 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 WILLIAM E COLE FAMILY FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from WILLIAM E COLE FAMILY FOUNDATION INC 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 WILLIAM E COLE FAMILY FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2024, WILLIAM E COLE FAMILY FOUNDATION INC awarded about 3 grants, totaling nearly $147 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did WILLIAM E COLE FAMILY FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2024, WILLIAM E COLE FAMILY FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 5 grantees. Recent grantees include ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF SAN DIEGO, FOREVER BALBOA PARK, and SPORTS FOR EXCEPTIONAL ATHLETES. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to WILLIAM E COLE FAMILY FOUNDATION INC?
WILLIAM E COLE FAMILY FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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