Cowin Special Account
Historical FunderBirmingham, Alabama · EIN 63-0762093 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $300 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | JAMES P COWIN |
|---|---|
| Address | 2238 PINSON VALLEY PARKWAY, BIRMINGHAM AL 352172009 |
| Phone | 2058416666 |
| JCOWIN@COWIN.COM | |
| Form and materials | NONE |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
21% of grants went outside Alabama.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchells Place | Birmingham, AL | Community/Public benefit | $40,000 |
| University of the South | Sewanee, TN | Community/Public benefit | $10,000 |
| Nature Conservancy in Al | Birmingham, AL | Community/Public benefit | $5,000 |
| Tum Tum Tree Foundation | Birmingham, AL | Community/Public benefit | $5,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Kennesaw, GA | Community/Public benefit | $1,500 |
| Reed Foundation | Oakland, NJ | Community/Public benefit | $1,000 |
| Unless U | Vestavia, AL | Community/Public benefit | $1,000 |
| Wise4al | Birmingham, AL | Community/Public benefit | $1,000 |
| Linly Heflin | Birmingham, AL | Community/Public benefit | $500 |
| Birmingham Museum of Art | Birmingham, AL | Community/Public benefit | $400 |
| Magic Moments | Birmingham, AL | Community/Public benefit | $300 |
| Alabama Symphony Orchestra | Birmingham, AL | Community/Public benefit | $250 |
| Birmingham Children's Theatre | Birmingham, AL | Community/Public benefit | $250 |
| Jimmy Hale Mission | Birmingham, AL | Community/Public benefit | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $66,450 | 14 |
| 2024 | $79,500 | 14 |
| 2023 | $58,700 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621269349101502
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 63-0762093
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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