James O and Alice F Cole Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyPeru, Indiana · EIN 35-1989581 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$108K
Organizations funded31
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$2.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $4,000.
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
64% of grants went outside Indiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Historical Society | Indianapolis, IN | To fund operations | $11,867 |
| Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra | Indianapolis, IN | To fund operations | $11,867 |
| Indiana Task Force 1 | Indianapolis, IN | To fund operations | $11,866 |
| Indiana University Kokomo | Kokomo, IN | To fund operations | $11,500 |
| Lakeland Center | Coatsville, IN | To fund operations | $6,000 |
| Nwscc Foundation | Muscle Shoals, AL | To fund operations | $6,000 |
| Miami Cty Economic Dev Assoc | Peru, IN | To fund operations | $5,000 |
| Miami County YMCA | Peru, IN | To fund operations | $4,000 |
| Cru US Ministry | Orlando, FL | To fund operations | $3,584 |
| International Students Inc | Colorado Sprgs, CO | To fund operations | $3,584 |
| Casa of Jefferson County | Birmingham, AL | To fund operations | $3,350 |
| Rediscover Downtown Peru Inc | Peru, IN | To fund operations | $3,000 |
| The Firehouse Community Arts Center | Birmingham, AL | To fund operations | $3,000 |
| Community Healthworx | Alexandria, LA | To fund operations | $2,000 |
| Element Student Ministry | Birmingham, AL | To fund operations | $2,000 |
| Greater Birmingham Humane Society | Birmingham, AL | To fund operations | $2,000 |
| Pathways | Birmingham, AL | To fund operations | $2,000 |
| Kidone Transport | Birmingham, AL | To fund operations | $2,000 |
| First Light Inc | Birmingham, AL | To fund operations | $1,082 |
| Amboy Volunteer Fire Dept | Amboy, IN | To fund operations | $1,000 |
| Cooperative Downtown Ministries | Birmingham, AL | To fund operations | $1,000 |
| Gkccf | Kansas City, MO | To fund operations | $1,000 |
| Grissom Air Museum | Peru, IN | To fund operations | $1,000 |
| Helping Our Women | Provincetown, MA | To fund operations | $1,000 |
| Highlands United Methodist Church | Birmingham, AL | To fund operations | $1,000 |
| M D Anderson Cancer Center-Univ of Tx | Houston, TX | To fund operations | $1,000 |
| North Star Ministries | Birmingham, AL | To fund operations | $1,000 |
| Parents 2 Partners | Fairfield, OH | To fund operations | $1,000 |
| Peru Circus Festival Band Inc | Peru, IN | To fund operations | $1,000 |
| Railroad Park Foundation | Birmingham, AL | To fund operations | $1,000 |
| United Counseling | Mountain Brook, AL | To fund operations | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $107,700 | 31 |
| 2024 | $100,291 | 32 |
| 2023 | $101,952 | 33 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 18, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641389349100769
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 35-1989581
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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