Joseph Allen Cole Fund is a private foundation focused on Education, based in CHICAGO, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $177K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $7K. Net investment income was $6K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$177K
-2.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$7K
-7.9% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$7K
-7.9% YoY
About Joseph Allen Cole Fund
Based on IRS filings
Joseph Allen Cole Fund is a private foundation focused on Education, based in CHICAGO, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $177K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $7K. Net investment income was $6K.
Focus Areas
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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 | $176,591 | $181,053 | $185,300 |
| Revenue | $8,118 | $8,995 | $11,606 |
| Expenses | $12,569 | $13,242 | $14,474 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $10,545 | $11,128 | $11,720 |
| Net Investment Income | $6,094 | $7,036 | $8,995 |
| Distributable Amount | $10,997 | $10,505 | $11,292 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHERN TRUST N A | TRUSTEE | 40 | $2,687 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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