Olive B Cole Foundation

General Grantmaking (Competitive Grants)

Who can apply: Organizations must be tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) and qualify as a 509(a) public charity (public charities). The Foundation primarily funds organizations serving residents of the four counties; may consider organizations outside the four counties if they serve residents of those counties. The Foundation normally does not fund private individuals, endowments, national campaigns, or (generally) religious organizations. Special exceptions and additional committee-specific rules may apply.

Deadline: Grants are reviewed quarterly. No single public application deadline is listed; applicants should submit a preliminary letter at any time for consideration in the quarterly cycle.