Cowan Slavin Foundation Corp
Invitation OnlyCharlotte, North Carolina · EIN 04-6130077 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$166K
Organizations funded11
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $20,000.
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
63% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterside Workshop | Berkeley, CA | Support for street level cycles program | $25,000 |
| Shades of Pink Foundation | Birmingham, MI | Support for breast cancer patients | $25,000 |
| Cumbe Center for African and Diaspora Dance | Brooklyn, NY | Support for dance and education program | $20,000 |
| Feeding Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | Support for food program | $15,000 |
| Soaring Unlimited | Eaton Rapids, MI | Support for women's health center | $15,000 |
| Life Connections of the Carolinas | Charlotte, NC | Support for youth training initiatives | $15,000 |
| Undiscovered Works | New York, NY | Support for theater program | $12,000 |
| Carolina Breast Friends | Charlotte, NC | Support for breast cancer resource and support group | $12,000 |
| Communities for Healing and Justice | New York, NY | Support for photography workshop | $10,000 |
| Charlotte Center for the Literary Arts | Charlotte, NC | Support for writer in residence | $10,000 |
| Womens Cancer Resource Center | Berkely, CA | Support for cancer patient navigation program | $7,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $166,500 | 11 |
| 2023 | $37,500 | 4 |
| 2022 | $37,500 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Mar 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620719349100322
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-6130077
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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