The Cole Family Foundation
The Cole Family Foundation was a private foundation based in Owasso, Oklahoma, that made grants to charitable organizations. Its 2021 filing is marked as a final return: the foundation stated that it terminated that year and distributed its remaining assets.
The Cole Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Cole Family Foundation gave $5K across 15 grants in 2021 (avg $300), mostly in Oklahoma. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $4,500
- -10.0% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 15
- -6.3% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $300
- -4.0% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $250
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Cole Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Mailing address: 19917 E 74Th St N, Owasso, OK 74055-5871
Phone: (918) 633-4880
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Cole Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Oklahoma Methodist Manor ($1K). Together the top 10 received $4K.
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
All grant dollars reported for 2021 went to recipients in Oklahoma.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Cole Family Foundation gives
- 100% of 2021 grantees were also funded in 2020. Method
- In 2021 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021). 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 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2021) to $5K (2020). In 2021 it made 15 grants totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma Methodist Manor Tulsa, OK | General Fund | $1,000 |
| The University of Oklahoma Foundation Oklahoma City, OK | College of Engineering | $500 |
| The University of Tulsa Tulsa, OK | General Fundschool of Nursing | $500 |
| Community Food Bank of Ne Oklahoma Tulsa, OK | General Fund | $350 |
| Life Senior Services Tulsa, OK | General Fund | $350 |
| Tulsa Day Center for the Homeless Tulsa, OK | General Fund | $350 |
| Animal Aid of Tulsa Tulsa, OK | General Fund | $250 |
| Humane Society of Tulsa Tulsa, OK | General Fund | $250 |
| Meals on Wheels of Metro Tulsa Tulsa, OK | General Fund | $250 |
| Tulsa SPCA Tulsa, OK | General Fund | $200 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $189 | $5,351 | $4,500 | 15 | $4,500 | $224 |
| 2020 | $5,162 | $-3,553 | $5,676 | $5,000 | 16 | — | $542 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Cole Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $224 for 2021 — 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2021 grants went to organizations working in areas including senior services, food assistance, homelessness, animal welfare, and higher education.
Among the grantees, Meals on Wheels of Metro Tulsa describes its work as providing meals, wellness checks, and caring contact to homebound people. Animal Aid of Tulsa says it works to help sick or injured stray dogs and cats and find pets homes. The University of Tulsa describes itself as a student-centered research university. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own work.
Grantmaking
In 2021, the foundation made 15 grants totaling $4,500. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $1,000, with a median of $250. Examples include $1,000 to Oklahoma Methodist Manor; $500 each to the University of Oklahoma Foundation and the University of Tulsa; $350 each to Community Food Bank of Northeast Oklahoma, Life Senior Services, and Tulsa Day Center for the Homeless; and $250 each to Animal Aid of Tulsa, Humane Society of Tulsa, and Meals on Wheels of Metro Tulsa.
The foundation’s filing says its contributions were limited to preselected charitable organizations. How to apply: The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. This policy is reported in its final filing and is not a current application opportunity.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2021 filing lists Charles M. Cole III and Marjean F. Cole as trustees.
The Cole Family Foundation's 2021 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Charles M. Cole III
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marjean F. Cole
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 The Cole Family Foundation
How much does The Cole Family Foundation give each year?
The Cole Family Foundation gave $5K across 15 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $5K across 16 grants.
What is The Cole Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Cole Family Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $250, and its average grant was $300, across 15 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Cole Family Foundation give grants?
The Cole Family Foundation gives mostly in Oklahoma: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Tulsa, OK (14 grants).
Does The Cole Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 93% of The Cole Family Foundation's 2021 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Cole Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Cole Family Foundation's largest 2021 grantees include Oklahoma Methodist Manor ($1,000), The University of Oklahoma Foundation ($500) and The University of Tulsa ($500), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
What does The Cole Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2021 grants went to organizations working in areas including senior services, food assistance, homelessness, animal welfare, and higher education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Cole Family Foundation?
The Cole Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines.
How much is The Cole Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, The Cole Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $224 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Cole Family Foundation's EIN?
The Cole Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 73-1577358. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Does The Cole Family 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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