Cowan Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 26-1528135 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$105K
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$6,500
Total assets$2.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $12,000.
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 New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ali Forney Center Inc | New York, NY | General charitable support | $12,000 |
| Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation | Reston, VA | General charitable support | $12,000 |
| Pink Aid Inc | Westport, CT | General charitable support | $12,000 |
| Spring Street Climate Fund Inc | Booklyn, NY | General charitable support | $12,000 |
| Chai Lifeline Inc | New York, NJ | General charitable support | $11,000 |
| Breakthrough New York Inc | New York, NY | General charitable support | $10,000 |
| Neighborhood Trust Financial Partners Inc | New York, NY | General charitable support | $10,000 |
| Trees New York Inc | New York, NY | General charitable support | $6,500 |
| Change Machine | Brooklyn, NY | General charitable support | $5,000 |
| Savvy Ladies Inc | New York, NY | General charitable support | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Greater New York Inc | New York, NY | General charitable support | $2,500 |
| City Report Inc | New York, NY | General charitable support | $2,500 |
| West Side Center for Community Life | New York, NY | General charitable support | $2,500 |
| Open Hands Legal Services Inc | New York, NY | General charitable support | $1,000 |
| Shower Power Inc | New York, NY | General charitable support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $105,000 | 15 |
| 2023 | $56,200 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503189349104110
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-1528135
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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