Don Cowden Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyBloomington, Indiana · EIN 35-1968871 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $700 and $5,000.
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
0% of grants went outside Indiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pantry 279 | Bloomington, IN | rent reduction | $24,000 |
| Boys Girls Club of Ellettsville | Ellettsville, IN | donation | $10,000 |
| Edgewood Intermediate School | Bloomington, IN | donation | $5,000 |
| Fairview Elementary School | Bloomington, IN | donation | $5,000 |
| The Vet Tech Institute | Indianapolis, IN | donation | $4,000 |
| Indiana University | Bloomington, IN | donation | $1,800 |
| Edgewood High School | Ellettsville, IN | wrestling team | $700 |
| Bloomington South High School | Bloomington, IN | donut club | $500 |
The return also lists 11 grants to individuals ($60,341). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $111,341 | 19 |
| 2024 | $93,090 | 14 |
| 2023 | $57,612 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202640709349100604
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 35-1968871
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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