Cole Foundation for Renewing the Culture
Historical FunderBryn Athyn, Pennsylvania · EIN 25-6789806 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $125,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | Brand Odhner |
|---|---|
| Address | PO Box 248, Bryn Athyn PA 190090248 |
| Phone | 2158961833 |
| erikodhner@gmail. com | |
| Form and materials | Cole Foundation Grant Application Form |
| Deadlines | rolling |
| Restrictions | Must be in keeping with the Foundations mission statement |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bryn Athyn College | Bryn Athyn, PA | Curriculum Development | $125,000 |
| Kempton New Church School | Kempton, PA | Curriculum Development | $12,000 |
| New Christian Bible Study | Pittsburgh, PA | Content Development | $10,000 |
The return also lists 4 grants to individuals ($6,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $153,500 | 7 |
| 2024 | $137,500 | 5 |
| 2023 | $128,575 | 6 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 25, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631179349100608
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 25-6789806
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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