James & Ck Coles Foundation
Invitation OnlyWhitefish, Montana · EIN 26-1501605 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$246K
Organizations funded8
Typical grant$14,500
Total assets$3.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
25% of grants went outside Montana.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Health Foundation | Kalispell, MT | Operations | $150,000 |
| Child Bridge | Big Fork, MT | Operations | $25,000 |
| The Nationsl WW II Musuem | New Orleans, LA | Operations | $25,000 |
| Whitefish Presbyterian Church | Whitefish, MT | Operations | $20,000 |
| The Skola Foundation | Whitefish, MT | Operations | $14,500 |
| Whitefish Community Foundation | Whitefish, MT | Operations | $10,000 |
| Fractured Atlas | Harrtsdale, NY | Operations | $500 |
| The Wave Center | Whiterfish, MT | Operations | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $245,500 | 8 |
| 2024 | $29,250 | 6 |
| 2023 | $128,250 | 6 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631249349101593
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-1501605
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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