Constance Mayeron Cowles and Charles Fuller Cowles Foundation
Invitation OnlyMinneapolis, Minnesota · EIN 41-1913341 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$27K
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$500
Total assets$524K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $250 and $1,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
25% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Reef Fund | Detroit, MI | Island academy school - ceramics studio | $10,000 |
| Mill Reef Fund | Detroit, MI | General support | $2,500 |
| Minnesota Public Radio | St Paul, MN | Annual general support | $2,500 |
| Planned Parenthood of Mnndsd | St Paul, MN | General operating | $2,500 |
| Walker Art Center | Minneapolis, MN | 1-Year pledge dedicated to the performing arts to assist in moriah evans performance | $2,500 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Inc | New York, NY | General operating | $1,000 |
| Franconia Sculpture Park | Shafer, MN | General operating | $1,000 |
| Walker Art Center | Minneapolis, MN | Annual fund | $750 |
| Chisago Lakes Area Community Foundation | Lindstrom, MN | General operating | $500 |
| Minnesota Orchestral Association | Minneapolis, MN | General operating - in honor of leni & david moore | $500 |
| Steamboat Adaptive Recreational Sports (Stars) | Steamboat Springs, CO | General operating - in honor of roza hoard | $500 |
| Strings Music Festival | Steamboat Springs, CO | General operating | $500 |
| University of Mn Foundation - Weisman Art Museum | Minneapolis, MN | Annual fund | $500 |
| Chicago Avenue Fine Arts Center | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $250 |
| Minneapolis Institute of Art | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $250 |
| Minnpost | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $250 |
| Northern Clay Center | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $250 |
| Temple Israel | Minneapolis, MN | General operating - in memory of gloria mayeron ($100), in memory of harry mayeron ($100) | $200 |
| The Trust for Public Land | St Paul, MN | General operating | $200 |
| Second Harvest Heartland | St Paul, MN | General operating | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $26,750 | 20 |
| 2024 | $48,150 | 16 |
| 2023 | $35,400 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601349349104080
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 41-1913341
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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