The Cole Foundation Trust #1255001231
Historical FunderMobile, Alabama · EIN 56-2547408 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $9,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | ROGER E COLE |
|---|---|
| Address | PO DRAWER 1628, MOBILE AL 366331628 |
| Phone | 2514318309 |
| Form and materials | NO PRESCRIBED FORM. MUST PROVIDE A COPY OF YOUR IRS DETERMINATION LETTER ALONG WITH YOUR REQUEST. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | ONLY SECTION 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE NOT PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS. |
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
40% of grants went outside Alabama.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Auxiliary of Rankin County | Brandon, MS | Operations | $13,000 |
| Nature Conservancy in Alabama | Mobile, AL | Operationsfor projects in southwest alabama | $12,000 |
| St John's Episcopal Church | Mobile, AL | Operations | $9,000 |
| Child Advocacy Center | Mobile, AL | Operations | $4,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Alabama | Birmingham, AL | Operations | $2,500 |
| Light of the Village | Prichard, AL | Operations | $2,500 |
| St Benedict's Episcopal Church | Plantation, FL | Operations | $2,000 |
| Memorial Trust of the Nscda in Alabama | Washington, DC | Operations | $1,000 |
| Wave of Hearts | Coconut Creek, FL | Operations | $1,000 |
| Ums-Wright Prepatory School | Mobile, AL | Operations | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $48,000 | 10 |
| 2024 | $42,000 | 7 |
| 2023 | $44,000 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631339349101998
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 56-2547408
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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