James H Cole Legacy Foundation
James H Cole Legacy Foundation is a private foundation focused on Housing & Shelter, based in Detroit, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $40K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $11K.
James H Cole Legacy Foundation at a glance
In short: James H Cole Legacy Foundation gave $11K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $10,750
- +616.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,583
- +377.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $40,024
- +58.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% 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 James H Cole Legacy Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Detroit Memorial Park ($10K). Together the top 3 received $11K.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 17 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How James H Cole Legacy Foundation gives
- Giving grew 55% from 2022 to 2025. 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 $2K (2024) to $12K (2021). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $11K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit Memorial Park Warren, MI | Gala Sponsorship | $10,000 |
| Azal Benne Lockett Foundation Detroit, MI | Grief Counseling, Emotional Support, and Educational Training. | $500 |
| Love Our Kids Family and Community Project Detroit, MI | Youth Centers and Clubs | $250 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $40,024 | $115,287 | $100,550 | $10,750 | 3 | $100,550 |
| 2024 | $25,287 | $113,522 | $98,553 | $1,500 | 2 | $97,312 |
| 2023 | $10,318 | $72,529 | $73,421 | $3,265 | 2 | $70,858 |
| 2022 | $11,210 | $49,561 | $55,691 | $6,953 | 3 | $50,626 |
| 2021 | $17,340 | $62,370 | $60,875 | $11,806 | 7 | $57,466 |
| 2020 | $15,845 | $40,014 | $24,169 | $9,459 | 3 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
James H Cole Legacy Foundation is led by Nicole Black, Executive Director since 2024 (on filings since 2023); 1 of 4 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Nicole Black
Executive Director
Director → Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
20 hrs/week
$19K (2023) → $20K (2025)
Antonio Green
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brice Green
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karla Cole Green
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $20K, to Nicole Black (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about James H Cole Legacy Foundation
How much does James H Cole Legacy Foundation give each year?
James H Cole Legacy Foundation gave $11K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $2K across 2 grants.
What is James H Cole Legacy Foundation's typical grant size?
James H Cole Legacy Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $3,583, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does James H Cole Legacy Foundation give grants?
James H Cole Legacy Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Detroit, MI (2 grants).
Does James H Cole Legacy Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on James H Cole Legacy Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is James H Cole Legacy Foundation?
James H Cole Legacy Foundation reported $40K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $115K.
What is James H Cole Legacy Foundation?
James H Cole Legacy Foundation is a private foundation focused on Housing & Shelter, based in Detroit, MI. It holds $40K in total assets as of 2025.
What is James H Cole Legacy Foundation's EIN?
James H Cole Legacy Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3198221. 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 1, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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