Colten Cowell Foundation
Invitation OnlyChandler, Arizona · EIN 46-5305956 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$385K
Organizations funded59
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$19.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $8,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
20% of grants went outside Arizona.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hopekids Arizona | Scottsdale, AZ | Human services | $34,000 |
| Childrens Cancer Network | Chandler, AZ | Human services | $30,500 |
| Arizona Cancer Foundation for Children | Scottsdale, AZ | Human services | $26,000 |
| Hopekids Ntx | Keller, TX | Human services | $16,000 |
| Best Buddies Arizona | Phoenix, AZ | Human services | $14,500 |
| Neeley's Chronic Joy | Queen Creek, AZ | Human services | $12,500 |
| Raising Special Kids | Phoenix, AZ | Human services | $12,500 |
| Amanda Hope Rainbow Angels | Phoenix, AZ | Human services | $12,000 |
| Feeding Matters | Phoenix, AZ | Human services | $8,500 |
| Billy's Place | Glendale, AZ | Human services | $8,000 |
| Gigis Playhouse | Scottsdale, AZ | Human services | $8,000 |
| Hopekids Kc | Kansas City, MO | Human services | $8,000 |
| Hopekids Mn | Eden Prairie, MN | Human services | $8,000 |
| Lilys Pad | Tempe, AZ | Human services | $8,000 |
| Sharing Ds | Gilbert, AZ | Human services | $8,000 |
| Home of the Homies | Mesa, AZ | Human services | $6,000 |
| Hopekids Tn | Nashville, TN | Human services | $6,000 |
| Arizona Animal Welfare | Phoenix, AZ | Animal welfare | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Phoenix, AZ | Human services | $5,000 |
| Students Supporting Brain Tumor Research | Scottsdale, AZ | Human services | $5,000 |
| The Open Table | Phoenix, AZ | Human services | $5,000 |
| Valleywise Health Foundation | Phoenix, AZ | Human services | $5,000 |
| Campbells Crew Cares | Queen Creek, AZ | Human services | $4,500 |
| Joy Bus | Phoenix, AZ | Human services | $4,500 |
| Believe I Can Academy | Tempe, AZ | Human services | $4,000 |
| Down Syndrome Network | Tempe, AZ | Human services | $4,000 |
| Gye Di | Glendale, AZ | Human services | $4,000 |
| Hopekids Co | Denver, CO | Human services | $4,000 |
| Hopekids Nc | Charlotte, NC | Human services | $4,000 |
| Michael Phelps Foundation | Litchfield Park, AZ | Human services | $2,500 |
| Patsy Reeve Foundation | Phoenix, AZ | Human services | $2,500 |
| Andy Hulls Sunshine Foundation | Phoenix, AZ | Human services | $2,000 |
| Anthem Cares Through Service | Anthem, AZ | Human services | $2,000 |
| Arizona Autism United | Phoenix, AZ | Human services | $2,000 |
| Armer Foundation | Phoenix, AZ | Human services | $2,000 |
| Az Faith and Families | Peoria, AZ | Human services | $2,000 |
| Baller Dream Foundation | Scottsdale, AZ | Human services | $2,000 |
| Banner Thunderbird | Glendale, AZ | Human services | $2,000 |
| Believe Beyond Ability | Gilbert, AZ | Human services | $2,000 |
| Candlelighters | Tucson, AZ | Human services | $2,000 |
| Candlelighters NYC | New York City, NY | Human services | $2,000 |
| Champ | Mesa, AZ | Human services | $2,000 |
| Christian Family Care | Phoenix, AZ | Human services | $2,000 |
| Faith Above Facts | Surprise, AZ | Human services | $2,000 |
| Friends for Life | Gilbert, AZ | Human services | $2,000 |
| I Got This Foundation | Glendale, AZ | Human services | $2,000 |
| Icing Smiles | Laurel, MD | Human services | $2,000 |
| Lighthouse for Hope | Scottsdale, AZ | Human services | $2,000 |
| Make-A-Wish | Scottsdale, AZ | Human services | $2,000 |
| Miracle League | Scottsdale, AZ | Human services | $2,000 |
| Occ Power (Oasis Food Pantry) | Scottsdale, AZ | Human services | $2,000 |
| Oi Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | Human services | $2,000 |
| Parent Project Muscular Distrophy | Washington, DC | Human services | $2,000 |
| Phoenix Childrens Hospital | Phoenix, AZ | Human services | $2,000 |
| Special Olympics | Phoenix, AZ | Human services | $2,000 |
| Suzy Foundation | Tempe, AZ | Human services | $2,000 |
| Young Life Capernaum | Phoenix, AZ | Human services | $2,000 |
| Marleys Mutts | Tehachapi, CA | Human services | $1,500 |
| Stamina Foundation | Louisville, KY | Human services | $1,500 |
The return also lists 87 grants to individuals ($44,370). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $384,870 | 146 |
| 2023 | $158,000 | 53 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533219349103268
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-5305956
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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