Daniel Cowles Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 85-1598884 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.6M
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$56,000
Total assets$2.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $6,000 and $100,000.
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
93% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance | Denver, CO | In support of organization's mission | $744,000 |
| World Relief Corp of National Association of Evangelicals | Towson, MD | In support of organization's mission | $200,000 |
| Intervarsity Christian Fellowship USA | Madison, WI | In support of organization's mission | $156,000 |
| Prison Fellowship Ministries | Merrifield, VA | In support of organization's mission | $100,000 |
| Neighborhood Church | Watertown, SD | In support of organization's mission | $96,000 |
| Wycliffe Bible Translators | Orlando, FL | In support of organization's mission | $96,000 |
| Bowery Mission | New York, NY | In support of organization's mission | $75,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Boone, NC | In support of organization's mission | $56,000 |
| Mission to the World | Lawrenceville, GA | In support of organization's mission | $54,000 |
| Frontiers USA | Phoenix, AZ | In support of organization's mission | $24,000 |
| International Students Inc | Colorado Springs, CO | In support of organization's mission | $10,000 |
| Emmaus Journey | Albuquerque, NM | In support of organization's mission | $6,000 |
| Christian Health Services Corps | Fruitvale, TX | In support of organization's mission | $5,000 |
| Cup of Cold Water Ministries | Sheridan, IL | In support of organization's mission | $4,000 |
| Ancla de Esperanza | Savage, MN | In support of organization's mission | $3,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,629,000 | 15 |
| 2024 | $2,190,000 | 43 |
| 2023 | $1,993,000 | 36 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 2, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202630619349100013
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 85-1598884
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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