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    THE COWLES CHARITABLE TRUST

    Supporting OrganizationIRS data 2021–2024
    STATEN ISLAND, NYEIN 136090295 Website

    Annual Giving

    $1.4M+3% YoY

    Grants

    262

    Median Grant

    $4K

    Organizations Funded

    140

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    Foundation Overview

    Mission

    Continue the philanthropic legacy of Gardner Cowles Jr, supporting arts, education, advancement of ethical journalism, medical and climate research

    Focus Areas

    visual artsperforming artsartists' residenciesk-12 educationindependent/private schoolsmedical research and healthcarehunger relief and food securityhomelessness and shelter services

    How to Apply

    Email completed proposal packets to submissions@cowlescharitabletrust.org, max $10000 grant, 501c3 required, once per 12 months application limit, final report required within 60 days

    Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.

    Giving History

    2024+3%

    $1.4M

    Grants

    262

    Median

    $4K

    States

    23

    2023+8%

    $1.3M

    Grants

    276

    Median

    $5K

    States

    23

    2022

    $1.2M

    Grants

    221

    Median

    $5K

    States

    23

    Grant Size Distribution

    $4K

    Typical Grant (Median)

    $1K

    Smallest

    $2K

    25th Pctile

    $7K

    75th Pctile

    $45K

    Largest

    Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $2K and $7K.

    Largest Recent Grants

    $45K

    2024

    GRASP

    FL · CHARITABLE

    $40K

    2024

    FRACTURED ATLAS - BRIDGE INITIATIVE

    NY · CHARITABLE

    $20K

    2024

    WASSAIC PROJECT

    NY · THE ARTS

    $20K

    2024

    DORA MAAR CULTURAL CENTER

    TX · THE ARTS

    $20K

    2024

    WOMEN'S STUDIO WORKSHOP

    NY · THE ARTS

    Geographic Focus

    NY
    $754K148 grants
    FL
    $313K57 grants
    MA
    $51K9 grants
    DC
    $45K9 grants
    CT
    $37K7 grants

    Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.

    Financial Overview

    YearTotal AssetsGrants Paid
    2024
    $13.2M
    $1.4M(10.5%)
    2023
    $13.9M
    $1.3M(9.7%)
    2022
    $14.7M
    $1.2M(8.5%)
    2021
    $15.0M
    $1.3M(8.6%)

    Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets

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    Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.

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