Cole Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 13-7176155 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$55K
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$3.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
28% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children's Museum of Manhattan | New York, NY | In support of the spring 2025 gala honoring laurie M. tisch. | $15,000 |
| Student Leadership Network | New York, NY | In support of student leadership network's 17th annual (em)power breakfast. | $9,850 |
| Fit Foundation | New York, NY | In support of the kenneth cole social impact award. | $5,000 |
| Pen America | New York, NY | In support of the 2024 pen america literary gala. | $5,000 |
| Sheriff's Meadow Foundation | West Tisbury, MA | General support | $5,000 |
| The Bronx Defenders | Bronx, NY | General support | $3,800 |
| Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation | New York, NY | In support of the seventh annual memories matter event and in honor of marc altheim. | $2,000 |
| Hunter College | New York, NY | Designated to the roosevelt house and in honor of harold holzer. | $2,000 |
| Martha's Vineyard Bank Charitable Foundation | Edgartown, MA | To the ronald H. rappaport scholar fund. | $2,000 |
| The Wayuu Taya Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | In support of the 2025 spring gala. | $2,000 |
| Fit Foundation | New York, NY | In support of the 2024 fashion institute of technology annual awards gala. | $1,500 |
| Hospital for Special Surgery | New York, NY | In support of dr. frank P. cammisa's bike hss team. | $1,000 |
| Myriad USA | New York, NY | For the american friends of institut curie at myriad USA. | $500 |
| Women's Image Network | Venice, CA | In support of hug a hero. | $500 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fit Foundation | New York, NY | The cole family foundation pledged outright gifts to the fit foundation to support the kenneth cole social impact award on may 3, 2024. the… | $20,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $55,150 | 15 |
| 2023 | $57,850 | 11 |
| 2022 | $124,750 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Dec 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513519349100501
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-7176155
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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