Cole Foundation Tr
Cole Foundation Tr is a private foundation focused on Religion, based in Wellsboro, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $120K. Net investment income was $317K.
Cole Foundation Tr at a glance
In short: Cole Foundation Tr gave $120K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $20K), top state Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $120,000
- +20.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $20,000
- +20.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $17,500
- Total assets
- $1,919,918
- +8.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (38% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Cole Foundation Tr funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Classical Academy de Lafayette ($30K). Together the top 6 received $120K.
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 31 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Cole Foundation Tr gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+7%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 113% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2023) to $133K (2022). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $120K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Classical Academy de Lafayette Wentzville, MO | Further Programs | $30,000 |
| Water Street Rescue Mission Lancaster, PA | General Fund | $30,000 |
| John Hopkins Hospital Baltimore, MD | Further Program | $20,000 |
| Revival & Missions Gloverville, SC | Scholarship | $15,000 |
| Dayspring Christian Academy Mountville, PA | Audio/visual upgrades | $15,000 |
| Catching Dreams LLC North Tonawanda, NY | Further Program | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,919,918 | $59,758 | $135,058 | $120,000 | 6 | $120,000 | $316,906 | $106,317 |
| 2023 | $1,768,980 | $56,377 | $112,126 | $99,903 | 6 | $99,903 | $126,748 | $96,112 |
| 2022 | $1,742,135 | $50,523 | $146,133 | $132,500 | 7 | $132,500 | $129,452 | $99,007 |
| 2021 | $1,745,182 | $68,046 | $127,495 | $112,025 | 7 | $113,171 | $156,866 | $111,712 |
| 2020 | $1,701,486 | $48,386 | $116,215 | $100,000 | 5 | — | $72,481 | $96,405 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Cole Foundation Tr reported a distributable amount of $106K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Cole Foundation Tr's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bruce F Eilenberger
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vicki L Eilenberger
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 Foundation Tr
How much does Cole Foundation Tr give each year?
Cole Foundation Tr gave $120K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $100K across 6 grants.
What is Cole Foundation Tr's typical grant size?
Cole Foundation Tr's median grant in 2024 was $17,500, and its average grant was $20,000, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Cole Foundation Tr give grants?
Cole Foundation Tr's top state is Pennsylvania, with 38% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Missouri (25%) and Maryland (17%).
Does Cole Foundation Tr give general operating support?
Yes: 17% of Cole Foundation Tr's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Cole Foundation Tr's largest grantees?
Cole Foundation Tr's largest 2024 grantees include Classical Academy de Lafayette ($30,000), Water Street Rescue Mission ($30,000) and John Hopkins Hospital ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Cole Foundation Tr?
Cole Foundation Tr reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $120K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $106K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Cole Foundation Tr?
Cole Foundation Tr is a private foundation focused on Religion, based in Wellsboro, PA. It holds $1.9M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Cole Foundation Tr's EIN?
Cole Foundation Tr's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-6339152. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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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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