Cole Family Foundation
Cole Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Ada, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $44K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $31K.
Cole Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Cole Family Foundation gave $31K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $15K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $30,552
- -72.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- -84.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $15,276
- +75.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,276
- Total assets
- $43,712
- -41.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Michigan (85% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Cole Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Calvary Church ($26K). Together the top 2 received $31K.
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 46 grants of 47 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Cole Family Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−7%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2020) to $113K (2024). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $31K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Calvary Church Grand Rapids, MI | GIFT | $26,000 |
| Compassion International Colorado Springs, CO | GIFT | $4,552 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $43,712 | — | $30,552 | $30,552 | 2 | $30,552 |
| 2024 | $74,251 | $121,646 | $113,513 | $112,923 | 13 | $112,923 |
| 2023 | $66,118 | $475 | $10,911 | $10,436 | 11 | $10,436 |
| 2022 | $76,554 | — | $33,338 | $32,853 | 12 | $32,853 |
| 2021 | $109,892 | $114,643 | $20,505 | $20,505 | 9 | $20,505 |
| 2020 | $15,754 | $10,000 | $8,388 | $8,388 | 8 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Cole Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Margaret Cole
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michael R. Cole
Presidenttr
President → Presidenttr, 2025
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Richard Cole
Secretary Treasurer
Secretary & Treasurer → Secretary Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2020
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.
Frequently asked questions about Cole Family Foundation
How much does Cole Family Foundation give each year?
Cole Family Foundation gave $31K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $113K across 13 grants.
How large is Cole Family Foundation?
Cole Family Foundation reported $44K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Cole Family Foundation operate?
Cole Family Foundation has awarded grants in Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Michigan, North Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia.
What is Cole Family Foundation's EIN?
Cole Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-0246444. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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