Coles Together
COLES TOGETHER PROMOTES THE IMPROVEMENT, DIVERSIFICATION, AND GROWTH OF THE ECONOMIC BASE OF THE COLES COUNTY ILLINOIS AREA.
Key facts about Coles Together
- EIN
- 37-1243664
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $112,598
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- Average grant
- $18,766
- Median grant
- $23,397
- Total assets
- $2,559,464
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated April 2026.
Who Coles Together funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Coles Together's 6 itemized 2024 grants were Illinois (100%). The most frequent recipient cities were Charleston, IL (4 grants). None of its 6 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Covid Ppe & Lost Rev" (3 grants).
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.6M
+1.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$113K
-21.5% YoY
Grant Count
6
-25.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$19K
+4.7% YoY
About Coles Together
Based on IRS filings
Coles Together is a nonprofit organization, based in MATTOON, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $113K. Net investment income was $34K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,559,464 | $2,517,399 | $2,401,882 |
| Revenue | $585,723 | $705,044 | $364,576 |
| Expenses | $541,277 | $597,065 | $285,344 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $33,875 | $47,577 | $8,057 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Revival City Doughnut ($25,000), Smallhorn Law Llc ($25,000), Villa Pizza ($25,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| REVIVAL CITY DOUGHNUT CHARLESTON, IL | COVID PPE & LOST REV | $25,000 |
| SMALLHORN LAW LLC CHARLESTON, IL | COVID PPE & LOST REV | $25,000 |
| VILLA PIZZA MATTOON, IL | COVID LOST REVENUE | $25,000 |
| ICE LLC CHARLESTON, IL | COVID LOST REVENUE | $21,793 |
| JOEYS PLACE CHARLESTON, IL | LOST REVENUE | $8,277 |
| THE REALITEA PROJECT INC TOLEDO, IL | COVID PPE & LOST REV | $7,528 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANGELA GRIFFIN | PRESIDENT | 40 | $136,204 |
| DOUG ABOLT | CHAIRMAN | — | — |
| ERICA BOONE | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| AMY BORNTRAGER | VICE CHAIRMA | — | — |
| JOSH BULLOCK | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| CHAD BURGETT | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| KYLE BURROW | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| BRANDON COMBS | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| TIM CONDRON | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| DARRELL COX | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| JAY GATRELL | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| RICK HALL | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| TINA HELD | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| JOHN INYART | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| BROOKE KIEFER | SECRETARY | — | — |
| MIKE KIRCHOFF | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| BLAKE PIERCE | TREASURER | — | — |
| NATE PUGH | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| BOB SHAMDIN | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| MIKE STANFIELD | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| ERICA STOLLARD | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| JASON TUCKER | ASSISTANT TR | — | — |
| JACK TURNER | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| MATT WEBB | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| RONDA SAUGET | PRESIDENT | 40 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Coles Together?
As of 2024, Coles Together holds $2.6M in total assets with $586K in annual revenue. It awarded 6 grants totaling $113K in 2024.
Where does Coles Together operate?
Coles Together has awarded grants in Illinois.
What size grants does Coles Together award?
In 2024, Coles Together awarded 6 grants totaling $113K — an average of about $19K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Coles Together's EIN?
Coles Together's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-1243664. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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