The Cole Harbour Foundation
The Cole Harbour Foundation is a private foundation focused on improving education and opportunities for children and youth in and around Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia. It serves students, families and teachers connected to Cole Harbour District High School, Auburn Drive High School and their feeder schools.
The Cole Harbour Foundation at a glance
In short: The Cole Harbour Foundation gave $117K across 100 grants in 2025 (avg $1K). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $117,150
- +1.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 100
- -4.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,172
- +6.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,075
- Total assets
- $115,312
- -25.8% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Cole Harbour Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s filing directs applicants to its website for current submission information, deadlines and eligibility. Teachers and school administrators may request classroom materials by providing details about the items and how they would improve student education. Scholarship applicants submit an application and supporting materials to the foundation.
- Review Cycle
- Scholarship applications must be received before May 1. Classroom-material requests are accepted between September 1 and May 1 each school year.
- Deadline
- Scholarship applications must be received before May 1.
- Contact
Application contact: The Cole Harbour Foundation
Phone: (902) 701-6900
Website: https://coleharbourfoundation.ca
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Cole Harbour Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Auburn Drive High School ($4K). Together the top 10 received $25K.
Grant Size Distribution
421 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 421 grants of 421 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation serves children, families, students and teachers in the Cole Harbour area and greater Cole Harbour region of Nova Scotia. Its programs include students at Cole Harbour District High School, Auburn Drive High School and their feeder schools. The books program is available to families with children under five in the postal codes it serves.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How The Cole Harbour Foundation gives
- Giving fell 23% 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $22K (2021) to $152K (2022). In 2025 it made 100 grants totaling $117K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Auburn Drive High School | Classroom Materials | $3,582 |
| Connor Stevenson Co the Cole Harbou | Scholarship | $2,865 |
| Julia Forman Co the Cole Harbour Fo | Scholarship | $2,865 |
| Luke Bennet Co the Cole Harbour Fou | Scholarship | $2,860 |
| Abby Bush Co the Cole Harbour Found | Scholarship | $2,507 |
| Ashton Brown Co the Cole Harbour Fo | Scholarship | $2,149 |
| Ayden Marryatt Co the Cole Harbour | Scholarship | $2,149 |
| Caitlin Gregor Co the Cole Harbour | Scholarship | $2,149 |
| Ciara McGinley Co the Cole Harbour | Scholarship | $2,149 |
| Faith Korvela Co the Cole Harbour F | Scholarship | $2,149 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $115,312 | $157,091 | $192,012 | $117,150 | 100 | $193,500 |
| 2024 | $155,338 | $222,211 | $196,595 | $115,287 | 105 | $196,460 |
| 2023 | $127,359 | $192,421 | $184,174 | $99,344 | 91 | $175,558 |
| 2022 | $122,062 | $143,395 | $230,296 | $152,157 | 102 | $234,104 |
| 2021 | $214,630 | $281,271 | $113,052 | $22,400 | 23 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states that its focus is improving education and opportunities for children and youth in and around Cole Harbour. It mails free books monthly to children under five, provides free math and literacy tutoring, awards scholarships for university, community college or trade school, and supplies classroom materials requested by teachers or school administrators.
Its tutoring serves students in grades 3–6 for math and grade 4 and under for literacy at feeder schools. Eligible scholarship applicants include graduates of Cole Harbour District High School, Island View High School or Auburn Drive High School, as well as students whose parent attended one of those schools. Classroom-material requests are open to teachers at those high schools and their feeder schools.
Grantmaking
The foundation reported 100 grants totaling $117,150 in 2025. Individual grants ranged from $112 to $3,582, with a median of $1,075. The largest listed grant was $3,582 to Auburn Drive High School for classroom materials. The next three largest listed awards were scholarships: $2,865 to Connor Stevenson, $2,865 to Julia Forman and $2,860 to Luke Bennet.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Paul Gauthier as president and director, and Margaret David as vice president and officer. The foundation’s website identifies Gauthier as founder and president and David as vice president. It also lists Shannon Jewers as administrator and Kim MacDonald as operations manager.
The Cole Harbour Foundation is led by Paul Gauthier, President & Director on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Paul Gauthier
President & Director
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Margaret David
Vice President & Officer
On filings since 2021
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Harbour Foundation
How much does The Cole Harbour Foundation give each year?
The Cole Harbour Foundation gave $117K across 100 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $115K across 105 grants.
What is The Cole Harbour Foundation's typical grant size?
The Cole Harbour Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,075, and its average grant was $1,172, across 100 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Does The Cole Harbour Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 100 grants with a stated purpose on The Cole Harbour Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (91 grants) and "Classroom Materials" (9 grants).
Who are The Cole Harbour Foundation's largest grantees?
The Cole Harbour Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Auburn Drive High School ($3,582), Connor Stevenson Co the Cole Harbou ($2,865) and Julia Forman Co the Cole Harbour Fo ($2,865), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 8% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Cole Harbour Foundation?
The Cole Harbour Foundation reported $115K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $157K.
What does The Cole Harbour Foundation fund?
The foundation states that its focus is improving education and opportunities for children and youth in and around Cole Harbour. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Cole Harbour Foundation?
The foundation’s filing directs applicants to its website for current submission information, deadlines and eligibility. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does The Cole Harbour Foundation make grants?
The foundation serves children, families, students and teachers in the Cole Harbour area and greater Cole Harbour region of Nova Scotia. Its programs include students at Cole Harbour District High School, Auburn Drive High School and their feeder schools. The books program is available to families with children under five in the postal codes it serves.
What is The Cole Harbour Foundation's EIN?
The Cole Harbour Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 98-1509773. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 11, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 22, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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