Galen Cole Family Foundation Inc
Historical FunderBangor, Maine · EIN 23-7425774 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $8,100 and $20,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | Scott Oxley |
|---|---|
| Address | 359 Perry Road, Bangor ME 04401 |
| Phone | 2072629910 |
| Form and materials | The Galen Cole Family Foundation (the "Foundation") offers academic scholarships to eligible students. The Foundation's scholarship opportunities and their application materials can be found online at: https://www.colemuseum.org/scholarship-opportunities/ Potential applicants should be prepared to provide their name, address, contact information, and a brief personal history (including details such as applied for colleges and GPA). |
| Deadlines | For priority consideration, applications should be submitted by April 1st. |
| Restrictions | Scholarship awards will prioritize eligible students who meet the following criteria: - Demonstrate financial need. - Have been or currently are a volunteer with the Foundation or other charitable organizations. - Already accepted to a post-secondary education or trade program, and/or matriculated at the University of Maine, Husson College, or Maine Community College System. - Have maintained minimum GPA standards or otherwise indicated academic accomplishments. |
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 Maine.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger Learning Center of Maine | Bangor, ME | Children and family programs | $25,000 |
| Literacy Volunteers of Bangor | Bangor, ME | Literacy programs | $20,000 |
| Courageous Steps Project | Milford, ME | Children and family programs; school supplies | $12,579 |
| Bangor Boys and Girls Club | Bangor, ME | Children and family programs | $8,100 |
The return also lists 14 grants to individuals ($36,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $102,179 | 18 |
| 2024 | Unknown | 0 |
| 2023 | Unknown | 0 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 19, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612319349101101
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-7425774
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
Facts on this page come from the foundation's own IRS Form 990-PF filings as published by the IRS. Grantvello does not know whether a foundation is accepting proposals right now: a past grant is not an open opportunity. Always confirm current guidelines with the funder before applying.