Ewing Cole Charitable Foundation
Ewing Cole Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Its 2024 filing reports 21 grants totaling $157,500 to charitable organizations, including organizations in Pennsylvania and several other states.
Ewing Cole Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Ewing Cole Charitable Foundation gave $158K across 21 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 48% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $157,500
- -15.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 21
- +10.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,500
- -23.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $3,725,371
- +9.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 48% first-time grantees (10 of 21, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (79% 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 Ewing Cole Charitable 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: 100 North 6Th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Phone: (215) 625-4479
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ewing Cole Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Geisinger Health Foundation ($30K). Together the top 10 received $108K.
Grant Size Distribution
67 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 65 grants of 67 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 79% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania, 8% to New York, 6% to Maryland, 5% to New Jersey, and 2% to North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Ewing Cole Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
48%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 21 grantees (48%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 52% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 38% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 75% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $73K (2022) to $186K (2023). In 2024 it made 21 grants totaling $158K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Geisinger Health Foundation Danville, PA | Unrestricted Contribution | $30,000 |
| Thomas Jefferson University Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted Contribution | $10,000 |
| Trustees of University of Penn Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted Contribution | $10,000 |
| Habitait for Humanity Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted Contribution | $10,000 |
| Archdiocese of Baltimore Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted Contribution | $10,000 |
| Mast Community Charter School Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted Contribution | $7,500 |
| New York Institute of Technology Old Westbury, NY | Unrestricted Contribution | $7,500 |
| Phillies Charities Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted Contribution | $7,500 |
| The Giants Foundation East Rutherford, NJ | Unrestricted Contribution | $7,500 |
| William Penn Charter School Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted Contribution | $7,500 |
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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 | $3,725,371 | $509,787 | $181,629 | $157,500 | 21 | $157,500 | $105,818 | $210,285 |
| 2023 | $3,415,056 | $509,050 | $208,089 | $186,000 | 19 | $186,000 | $26,898 | $168,698 |
| 2022 | $3,116,155 | $425,676 | $92,255 | $72,500 | 8 | $72,500 | $105,246 | $124,078 |
| 2021 | $2,784,234 | $703,465 | $136,338 | $114,500 | 9 | — | $24,626 | $175,556 |
| 2020 | $2,218,107 | $289,530 | $156,585 | $138,500 | 10 | — | $26,160 | $126,110 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ewing Cole Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $210K for 2024 — 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 2024 grantees include organizations whose own missions span education, health, architecture, youth and community support, and charitable giving. For example, Thomas Jefferson University describes itself as a university focused on professional education, research, and discovery; the Center for Architecture says it provides educational and charitable programs related to architecture in and around Philadelphia; and ACE Mentor Program of Eastern PA describes its mission as providing mentoring and scholarships for future designers and contractors. Project HOME describes its work as helping adults, children, and families break the cycle of homelessness and poverty.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 21 grants totaling $157,500. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $30,000, with a median grant of $5,000. Larger awards included $30,000 to Geisinger Health Foundation; $10,000 each to Thomas Jefferson University, Trustees of University of Penn, Habitat for Humanity, and the Archdiocese of Baltimore; and $7,500 each to MAST Community Charter School, New York Institute of Technology, Phillies Charities, The Giants Foundation, and William Penn Charter School. The listed purposes for these grants were unrestricted contributions.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Robert A. McConnell as president; Jared J. Loos and Keith G. Fallon as vice presidents; and Joseph T. Kelly as secretary/treasurer.
Ewing Cole Charitable Foundation is led by Robert A. McConnell, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert A. McConnell
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jared J. Loos
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph T. Kelly
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Keith G. Fallon
Vice President
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 Ewing Cole Charitable Foundation
How much does Ewing Cole Charitable Foundation give each year?
Ewing Cole Charitable Foundation gave $158K across 21 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $186K across 19 grants.
What is Ewing Cole Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Ewing Cole Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,500, across 21 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Ewing Cole Charitable Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does Ewing Cole Charitable Foundation give grants?
Ewing Cole Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (8%) and Maryland (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (14 grants).
Does Ewing Cole Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 90% of Ewing Cole Charitable Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (19 of 21) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Ewing Cole Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Ewing Cole Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Geisinger Health Foundation ($30,000), Thomas Jefferson University ($10,000) and Trustees of University of Penn ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Ewing Cole Charitable Foundation?
Ewing Cole Charitable Foundation reported $3.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $158K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $210K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Ewing Cole Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees include organizations whose own missions span education, health, architecture, youth and community support, and charitable giving. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ewing Cole Charitable 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 Ewing Cole Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Ewing Cole Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2706727. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Ewing Cole Charitable 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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