Cole Birches Fdn-Dima-Winslow
Cole Birches Fdn-Dima-Winslow is a private foundation based in Pennington, New Jersey. It reported 18 grants totaling $138,000 in 2025, supporting organizations in several states and Washington, DC.
Cole Birches Fdn-Dima-Winslow at a glance
In short: Cole Birches Fdn-Dima-Winslow gave $138K across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in District of Columbia. 17% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $138,000
- +43.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 18
- -5.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,667
- +50.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,344,785
- +5.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (3 of 18, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (54% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Cole Birches Fdn-Dima-Winslow
- How to Apply
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The filing lists Kelly Cole as the contact, says no specific format is needed, and lists no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- None listed.
- Deadline
- None listed.
- Contact
Application contact: Kelly Cole
Mailing address: 7311 University Avenue, Glen Echo, MD 20812
Phone: (202) 333-0398
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Cole Birches Fdn-Dima-Winslow funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was National Endowment for Democracy ($50K). Together the top 10 received $121K.
Grant Size Distribution
100 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 99 grants of 100 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Washington, DC (54%), New York (33%), Vermont (4%), South Carolina (4%), and Massachusetts (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Cole Birches Fdn-Dima-Winslow open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 18 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $22K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 83% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 47% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 129% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $86K (2021) to $138K (2025). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $138K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Endowment for Democracy Washington, DC | Unrestricted General | $50,000 |
| Christ Church Bronxville Bronxville, NY | Unrestricted General | $20,000 |
| National Institute Reproductive Health New York, NY | Unrestricted General | $15,000 |
| Miriam's Kitchen Washington, DC | Unrestricted General | $6,000 |
| President & Fellows Middlebury College Middlebury, VT | Unrestricted General | $5,000 |
| Courageous Kidz Inc Charleston, SC | Unrestricted General | $5,000 |
| National Tay Sachs & Allied Disease Assn Brighton, MA | Unrestricted General | $5,000 |
| Central Queens Academy Charter School Elmhurst, NY | Unrestricted General | $5,000 |
| Bright Beginnings Inc Washington, DC | Unrestricted General | $5,000 |
| Maret School Washington, DC | Unrestricted General | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,344,785 | $328,446 | $199,056 | $138,000 | 18 | $169,096 | $303,625 | $131,258 |
| 2024 | $2,215,183 | $316,060 | $153,565 | $96,500 | 19 | $126,039 | $292,368 | $126,757 |
| 2023 | $2,052,491 | $216,293 | $134,700 | $90,500 | 21 | $114,195 | $192,999 | $111,235 |
| 2022 | $1,970,428 | $126,563 | $149,847 | $94,000 | 23 | $119,399 | $103,996 | $115,735 |
| 2021 | $1,994,440 | $411,908 | $139,486 | $85,500 | 19 | $112,575 | $386,283 | $126,258 |
| 2020 | $1,700,450 | $163,456 | $134,428 | $89,100 | 18 | — | $143,857 | $105,749 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Cole Birches Fdn-Dima-Winslow reported a distributable amount of $131K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Miriam’s Kitchen says its mission is to end chronic homelessness in Washington, DC, while Bright Beginnings Inc. says it provides an educational environment for children and families experiencing housing instability. Central Queens Academy Charter School describes its mission as preparing students for success in education, the workforce, and the community. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 18 grants totaling $138,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $50,000, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest awards included $50,000 to the National Endowment for Democracy, $20,000 to Christ Church Bronxville, and $15,000 to the National Institute for Reproductive Health. Other grants included $6,000 to Miriam’s Kitchen and $5,000 each to President & Fellows of Middlebury College, Courageous Kidz Inc., National Tay-Sachs & Allied Diseases Association, Central Queens Academy Charter School, Bright Beginnings Inc., and Maret School.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Kelly Cole as president and Tracy Cole as vice president.
Cole Birches Fdn-Dima-Winslow is led by Kelly Cole, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kelly Cole
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$8K (2020) → $14K (2025)
Tracy Cole
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $14K, to Kelly Cole (President).
Frequently asked questions about Cole Birches Fdn-Dima-Winslow
How much does Cole Birches Fdn-Dima-Winslow give each year?
Cole Birches Fdn-Dima-Winslow gave $138K across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $97K across 19 grants.
What is Cole Birches Fdn-Dima-Winslow's typical grant size?
Cole Birches Fdn-Dima-Winslow's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,667, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Cole Birches Fdn-Dima-Winslow that year got $22K on average.
Where does Cole Birches Fdn-Dima-Winslow give grants?
Cole Birches Fdn-Dima-Winslow gives mostly in District of Columbia: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (33%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (8 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Cole Birches Fdn-Dima-Winslow give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Cole Birches Fdn-Dima-Winslow's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (18 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Cole Birches Fdn-Dima-Winslow's largest grantees?
Cole Birches Fdn-Dima-Winslow's largest 2025 grantees include National Endowment for Democracy ($50,000), Christ Church Bronxville ($20,000) and National Institute Reproductive Health ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Cole Birches Fdn-Dima-Winslow?
Cole Birches Fdn-Dima-Winslow reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $169K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $131K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Cole Birches Fdn-Dima-Winslow fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Cole Birches Fdn-Dima-Winslow?
The filing lists Kelly Cole as the contact, says no specific format is needed, and lists no restrictions on awards. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Cole Birches Fdn-Dima-Winslow's EIN?
Cole Birches Fdn-Dima-Winslow's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3420905. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 16, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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