How to apply
Accepts applications
The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.
- Contact
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Emily Pichon
6207 Constitution Drive
Fort Wayne, IN 46804
(260) 436-2182
infoolivebcole.org - Form and materials
- Application forms are availabe on request
- Deadlines
- None
- Restrictions
- Scholarship eligbility is limited to residends and/or graduates of secondary schools located within Noble and LaGrange Counties, Indiana
Assets and giving by year
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Tax year 2025
$1,468,312
- Grants listed
- 48
- Assets, end of year
- $32,449,889
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Tax year 2024
$1,260,301
- Grants listed
- 64
- Assets, end of year
- $32,439,869
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Tax year 2023
$1,246,795
- Grants listed
- 38
- Assets, end of year
- $32,658,334
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Tax year 2022
$1,487,770
- Grants listed
- 44
- Assets, end of year
- $32,798,326
-
Tax year 2021
$1,323,546
- Grants listed
- 49
- Assets, end of year
- $31,932,003
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Tax year 2020
$1,339,715
- Grants listed
- 45
- Assets, end of year
- $30,430,012
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Tax year 2019
$1,261,072
- Grants listed
- 60
- Assets, end of year
- $29,754,897
Grants paid in 2025
As listed on the return. Grants to individuals show as “Individual”, with purpose and amount only.
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Individual
College [individual]
$226,250 -
YMCA of Steuben CountyAngola, IN
Maintenance updates
$98,650 -
Cole Center Family YMCAKendallville, IN
Capital and maitenance
$70,000 -
Questa Foundation for EducationFort Wayne, IN
County scholars
$66,000 -
Trine UniversityAngola, IN
Best Hall renovations
$60,000 -
Ivy Tech FoundationFort Wayne, IN
Scholarships
$50,279 -
Purdue University Fort WayneFort Wayne, IN
Parker Cole Bridge
$50,000 -
Inspiration MinistriesButler, IN
Renovation of 112 S Main St
$50,000 -
Noble County Council on AgingKendallville, IN
Capital improvements
$50,000 -
Auburn Cord Duesenberg MuseumAuburn, IN
Building repairs
$50,000 -
Cameron Hospital FoundationAngola, IN
New education center
$50,000 -
Black Pine Animal SanctuaryAlbion, IN
Animal curator and maintenance
$50,000 -
LaGrange Communities Youth CenterLaGrange, IN
Curtis Park
$50,000 -
YMCA of Dekalb CountyAuburn, IN
Early Learning Center expansion
$50,000 -
Fort Wayne Children's ZooFort Wayne, IN
Savanna barn
$40,000 -
Junior Achievement of Northern IndianaFort Wayne, IN
Program support
$36,300 -
Northeastern Indiana CASAKendallville, IN
Billboard campaign
$25,000 -
Science CentralFort Wayne, IN
Science 4U program
$25,000 -
Jam CenterGarrett, IN
Club Jam
$25,000 -
McMillen CenterFort Wayne, IN
Preventative helath education
$25,000 -
ScanFort Wayne, IN
Family resource centers
$25,000 -
LaGrange County Council on AgingLagrange, IN
Garage construction
$25,000 -
Cancer Services of NE IndianaFort Wayne, IN
Cancer advocate services
$24,000 -
Oak Farm Montessori SchoolAvilla, IN
Sports complex
$20,000 -
St Martin's HealthcareGarrett, IN
Mobile dental unit support
$20,000 -
LaGrange County Parks & RecreationiWolcottville, IN
Dallas Lake Park improvement project
$20,000 -
Fort Wayne PhilharmonicFort Wayne, IN
Ensambles in schools
$20,000 -
SoulMedic Media CompanyFort Wayne, IN
Get schooled program
$20,000 -
Noble County Convention and Visitors BureauKendallville, IN
Operating support
$15,000 -
Healthier Moms & BabiesFort Wayne, IN
Prenatal home visition program
$15,000 -
Embassy Theatre FoundationFort Wayne, IN
Audiences Unlimited performances
$13,000 -
Fort Wayne BalletFort Wayne, IN
Firefly performances
$12,000 -
Camp Red CedarFort Wayne, IN
Operating support
$10,000 -
Stillwater HospiceFort Wayne, IN
Grief support program
$10,000 -
YWCA Northeast IndianaFort Wayne, IN
Youth family development services
$10,000 -
GiveHearFort Wayne, IN
Clinic support for Goshen and Garrett
$10,000 -
Community Learning CenterKendallville, IN
Leadership development
$8,333 -
Riley Children's FoundationIndianapolis, IN
Support of pediatric patients
$7,500 -
Girl Scouts of Northern INFort Wayne, IN
Girl Scouts leadership experience
$6,000 -
Central Noble JrSr High SchoolAlbion, IN
Outdoor equipment
$5,000 -
Starling Shakespeare CompanyColdwater, MI
Hamlet
$5,000 -
Big Brothers Big SistersFort Wayne, IN
Youth mentoring program
$5,000 -
LaGrange County 4-H Fair AssociationLaGrange, IN
Restroom upgrade
$5,000 -
World Baseball AcademyFort Wayne, IN
Stem education program
$4,500 -
The History CenterFort Wayne, IN
Educational programming
$2,500 -
Noble House MinistriesAlbion, IN
Technology updates
$1,000 -
Mid-America Windmill MuseumKendallville, IN
Winterland goody bags
$1,000 -
Historic Forks of the WabashHuntington, IN
Restock Trading Post
$1,000
Where the money goes
By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.
- Human services4 grants $203,65034% of the total
- Education3 grants $146,00025% of the total
- Crime and legal aid2 grants $75,00013% of the total
- Arts and culture5 grants $56,0009% of the total
- Health3 grants $45,0008% of the total
- International aid1 grant $36,3006% of the total
- 3 other causes4 grants $28,8335% of the total
By State
Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.
Officers, directors and trustees
As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.
- Maclyn T ParkerChairman Hours 30Pay $51,699
- Emily PichonPresident Hours 30Pay $71,703
- Gwen TiptonScholarship Director Hours 12Pay $17,386
- Kristi Parker CelicoSecretary/Treasurer Hours 18Pay $39,987
- John RiemkeDirector Hours 5Pay $11,307
- J Tracy TiptonDirector Hours 5Pay $11,307
- Michael BarrandaDirector Hours 5Pay $8,851
- Larry ClemensDirector Hours 5Pay $12,037
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