Cole Family Foundation
The Cole Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Republic, Ohio. It makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations, primarily in Seneca County, Ohio, and reported 15 grants totaling $8,592 in 2024.
Cole Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Cole Family Foundation gave $9K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $572.8), mostly in Ohio. 53% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $8,592
- -56.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- -28.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $573
- -39.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $300
- Total assets
- $21,033
- +353.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 53% first-time grantees (8 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Cole Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. No application process or materials are specified.
- Contact
Mailing address: 735 S State Route 67, Republic, OH 44867
Phone: (419) 585-4211
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Cole Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Heidelberg University ($3K). Together the top 10 received $8K.
Grant Size Distribution
145 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 145 grants of 145 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation states that its charitable donations are made primarily in Seneca County, Ohio. All of its 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Cole Family Foundation open to new grantees?
53%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 15 grantees (53%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $192; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $193 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 33% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 60% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2024) to $21K (2021). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $9K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Heidelberg University Tiffin, OH | General Support | $2,500 |
| Terra College Foundation Fremont, OH | General Support | $1,500 |
| Ritz Theatre Tiffin, OH | General Support | $1,257 |
| East Green Foundation Tiffin, OH | General Support | $1,000 |
| First Lutheran Church Tiffin, OH | General Support | $500 |
| Mercy Health Foundation Toledo, OH | General Support | $300 |
| Noah Foundation Tiffin, OH | General Support | $300 |
| Tiffin Rotary Tiffin, OH | General Support | $300 |
| Tiffin Right to Life Tiffin, OH | General Support | $250 |
| Seneca County Humane Society Tiffin, OH | General Support | $250 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $21,033 | $25,150 | $8,757 | $8,592 | 15 | $8,657 | $85 | — |
| 2023 | $4,640 | $1,644 | $20,142 | $19,775 | 21 | $19,775 | $334 | $678 |
| 2022 | $23,138 | $20,031 | $18,581 | $18,178 | 35 | $18,178 | $31 | $3,216 |
| 2021 | $21,688 | $35,003 | $21,605 | $21,375 | 36 | $21,375 | $3 | $1,735 |
| 2020 | $8,290 | $25,003 | $20,429 | $20,050 | 38 | — | $3 | $1,834 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing describes its charitable activity as donations to public approved charitable organizations, primarily in Seneca County, Ohio. Its grants show support for organizations including educational institutions, a theatre, a church, a health foundation, and community organizations.
Among its grantees, Heidelberg University describes its mission as rooted in liberal arts education, with programs in areas including sciences, global education, and business. Terra College Foundation says it supports the educational programs and services of Terra Community College. East Green Foundation says it supports park lands and related facilities for public use, as well as charitable, philanthropic, and educational activities on those lands. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 15 grants totaling $8,592. Grants ranged from $50 to $2,500, with a median grant of $300. Its largest reported grants included Heidelberg University ($2,500), Terra College Foundation ($1,500), Ritz Theatre ($1,257), and East Green Foundation ($1,000). Other recipients included First Lutheran Church ($500), Mercy Health Foundation ($300), Noah Foundation ($300), and Tiffin Rotary ($300).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Charles C. Cole, Patty J. Cole, and Alec C. Cole as trustees.
Cole Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alec C. Cole
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Charles C. Cole
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Patty J. Cole
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Cole Family Foundation
How much does Cole Family Foundation give each year?
Cole Family Foundation gave $9K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $20K across 21 grants.
What is Cole Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Cole Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $300, and its average grant was $573, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Cole Family Foundation that year got $192 on average.
Where does Cole Family Foundation give grants?
Cole Family Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Tiffin, OH (11 grants).
Does Cole Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Cole Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Cole Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Cole Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Heidelberg University ($2,500), Terra College Foundation ($1,500) and Ritz Theatre ($1,257), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Cole Family Foundation?
Cole Family Foundation reported $21K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $25K.
What does Cole Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing describes its charitable activity as donations to public approved charitable organizations, primarily in Seneca County, Ohio. Its grants show support for organizations including educational institutions, a theatre, a church, a health foundation, and community organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Cole Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Cole Family Foundation's EIN?
Cole Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1715561. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does 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 October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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