Coles Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyChevy Chase, Maryland · EIN 39-1572885 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2023)$62K
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$1.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $2,500.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2023 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
82% of grants went outside Maryland.
Grants paid in tax year 2023
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Park Friends | Milwaukee, WI | operations | $21,000 |
| Northwoods Land Trust Inc | Eagle River, WI | operations | $6,000 |
| Riveredge | Newburg, WI | operations | $5,000 |
| North Point Lighthouse Friends | Milwaukee, WI | operations | $3,000 |
| Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin | Milwaukee, WI | operations | $2,500 |
| Camp Manito-Wish | Boulder Junction, WI | operations | $2,500 |
| Great Headwaters Trail Foundation | Eagle River, WI | operations | $2,500 |
| Historic Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | operations | $2,500 |
| Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin | Milwaukee, WI | operations | $2,500 |
| The Nature Conservancy Wisconsin | Madison, WI | operations | $2,500 |
| TRUE Skool | Milwaukee, WI | operations | $2,500 |
| Wisconsin Society for Ornithology | North Lake, WI | operations | $2,500 |
| Wisconsin Trust for Historic Preservation | Oshkosh, WI | operations | $2,500 |
| Milwaukee Preservation Alliance | Milwaukee, WI | operations | $1,500 |
| Patuxent Tidewater Land Trust | Lexington Park, MD | operations | $1,000 |
| St Mary's County Arts Council | Leonardtown, MD | operations | $1,000 |
| Southern Maryland Resource Conservation & Development Board | Leonardtown, MD | operations | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $61,500 | 17 |
| 2022 | $67,500 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2023, filed Jan 16, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202500209349100205
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 39-1572885
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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