Helen C Cole Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyCleveland, Ohio · EIN 34-7178399 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.4M
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$43,377
Total assets$26.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $43,377 and $63,377.
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
13% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cleveland Foundation | Cleveland, OH | General | $707,273 |
| Cleveland Institute of Art | Cleveland, OH | General | $63,377 |
| Cleveland Museum of Art | Cleveland, OH | General | $63,377 |
| Laurel School | Shaker Heights, OH | General | $63,377 |
| Scripps College | Claremont, CA | General | $63,377 |
| Wellesley College | Wellesley, MA | General | $63,377 |
| American Red Cross | Cleveland, OH | General | $43,377 |
| Benjamin Rose Institute | Cleveland, OH | General | $43,377 |
| Church of the Covenant | Cleveland, OH | General | $43,377 |
| Cleveland Hearing and Speech Center | Cleveland, OH | General | $43,377 |
| Cleveland Museum of Natural History | Cleveland, OH | General | $43,377 |
| Cleveland Music School Settlement | Cleveland, OH | General | $43,377 |
| Cleveland Sight Center | Cleveland, OH | General | $43,377 |
| Musical Arts Association | Cleveland, OH | General | $43,377 |
| Vocational Guidance Services | Cleveland, OH | General | $43,377 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,414,551 | 15 |
| 2023 | $1,239,556 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543189349102609
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 34-7178399
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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