Carolyn and Jim Cole Family Foundation
The Carolyn and Jim Cole Family Foundation was a private foundation based in Ridgewood, New Jersey. Its 2020 filing is marked as its final return, and the foundation stated that it was dissolved effective December 31, 2020; it therefore appears to have wound down and stopped grantmaking.
Carolyn and Jim Cole Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Carolyn and Jim Cole Family Foundation gave $142K across 11 grants in 2020 (avg $13K), mostly in California. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $141,850
- Grants made (2020)
- 11
- Average grant
- $12,895
- Median grant
- $500
- Primary geography
- California (90% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Carolyn and Jim Cole Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The 2020 filing states that the foundation made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. As the foundation stated that it was dissolving in 2020, this is not a current application process.
- Contact
Mailing address: 104 Glenwood Road, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
Phone: (917) 445-0573
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Carolyn and Jim Cole Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Schwab Charitable Fund ($123K). Together the top 10 received $142K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 11 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2020, grant dollars by recipient state were reported as California 90%, Alabama 5%, New York 4%, and Washington, D.C. 1%; Virginia was listed at 0%. These figures describe the locations of recipients, not a stated geographic focus.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 11 grants totaling $142K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA | General Support | $122,850 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center Montgomery, AL | General Support | $7,500 |
| National Resource Defense Council New York, NY | General Support | $4,000 |
| Simon Weisenthal Center Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $2,500 |
| Take Back the Court San Francisco, CA | General Support | $2,500 |
| Jewish Federation New York, NY | General Support | $500 |
| Jewish National Fund New York, NY | General Support | $500 |
| National Park Foundation Washington, DC | General Support | $500 |
| Nature Conservancy Arlington, VA | General Support | $500 |
| Columbia University New York, NY | General Support | $250 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $41,474 | $146,141 | $141,850 | 11 | $39,449 | $4,910 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Carolyn and Jim Cole Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2020 grants went to organizations including a charitable fund, civil-rights and environmental organizations, Jewish organizations, a university, a national parks charity, and a humane society. The Southern Poverty Law Center describes its own mission as advancing racial justice and human rights; the National Park Foundation says it supports protecting, preserving, and restoring America’s national parks and their resources. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2020, the foundation made 11 grants totaling $141,850. Grants ranged from $250 to $122,850, with a median of $500. The largest grant was $122,850 to Schwab Charitable Fund for general support. Other grants included $7,500 to the Southern Poverty Law Center, $4,000 to the Natural Resources Defense Council, and $2,500 each to the Simon Wiesenthal Center and Take Back the Court; each was listed for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2020 filing listed Robert Cole and Nancy Cole as directors.
Carolyn and Jim Cole Family Foundation's 2020 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Nancy Cole
Director
New on the 2020 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Cole
Director
New on the 2020 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Carolyn and Jim Cole Family Foundation
How much does Carolyn and Jim Cole Family Foundation give each year?
Carolyn and Jim Cole Family Foundation gave $142K across 11 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Carolyn and Jim Cole Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Carolyn and Jim Cole Family Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $500, and its average grant was $12,895, across 11 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Carolyn and Jim Cole Family Foundation give grants?
Carolyn and Jim Cole Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Alabama (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants), San Francisco, CA (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Carolyn and Jim Cole Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Carolyn and Jim Cole Family Foundation's 2020 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Carolyn and Jim Cole Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Carolyn and Jim Cole Family Foundation's largest 2020 grantees include Schwab Charitable Fund ($122,850), Southern Poverty Law Center ($7,500) and National Resource Defense Council ($4,000), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 95% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
What does Carolyn and Jim Cole Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2020 grants went to organizations including a charitable fund, civil-rights and environmental organizations, Jewish organizations, a university, a national parks charity, and a humane society. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Carolyn and Jim Cole Family Foundation?
The 2020 filing states that the foundation made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Carolyn and Jim Cole Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Carolyn and Jim Cole Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Carolyn and Jim Cole Family Foundation's EIN?
Carolyn and Jim Cole Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4199643. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Does Carolyn and Jim Cole Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 22, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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