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James & Ck Coles Foundation is a private corporation based in WHITEFISH, MT. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2008. The principal officer is James E Coles. It holds total assets of $1M. Annual income is reported at $187K. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2023. Funding is distributed across 5 states, including Montana, Washington, New York. According to available records, James & Ck Coles Foundation has made 27 grants totaling $494K, with a median grant of $3K. The foundation has distributed between $128K and $224K annually from 2021 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $224K distributed across 14 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $100K, with an average award of $18K. The foundation has supported 12 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Montana, Washington, New York, which account for 85% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 5 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$20K
Largest Grant
$100K
Based on 7 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
James & Ck Coles Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 27 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MT, WA, NY.
James & Ck Coles Foundation has distributed a total of $494K across 27 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $18K. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $100K.
James & Ck Coles Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
James & Ck Coles Foundation is headquartered in WHITEFISH, MT. While based in MT, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 5 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James E Coles | President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Ck Coles | Vice President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Vernon C Bennett Cpa | Treasurer | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Heather S Coles | Coordinator | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$131K
Total Assets
$940K
Fair Market Value
$2.7M
Net Worth
$940K
Grants Paid
$128K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$76K
Distribution Amount
$113K
Total: $920K
Total Grants
27
Total Giving
$494K
Average Grant
$18K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
12
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Regional Healthcare FoundationOperations | Kalispell, MT | $100K | 2023 |
| Whitefish Presbyterian ChurchOperations | Whitefish, MT | $12K | 2023 |
| Washington Polity CenterOperations | Seattle, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| Whitefish Community FoundationOperations | Whitefish, MT | $5K | 2023 |
| Gsba Scholarship FundScholarships | Seattle, WA | $1K | 2023 |
| Forest Ridge FundOperations | Bellevue, WA | $250 | 2023 |
| Tunnel To TowersOperations | Staten Island, NY | $3K | 2022 |
| Intl Fellowship Of Christians & JewsOperations | Chicago, IL | $3K | 2022 |
| 913 Kbcs Public RadioOperations | Bellevue, WA | $250 | 2022 |
| Washington Policy CenterOperations | Seattle, WA | $25K | 2021 |
| ChildbridgeOperations | Big Fork, MT | $10K | 2021 |
| Shriner'S Hospital For ChildrenOperations | Tampa, FL | $500 | 2021 |