Faye L and William L Cowden Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderSan Antonio, Texas · EIN 74-6359520 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$523K
Organizations funded59
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$14.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | TAMMY wheeldon BROADWAY BK TR DPT |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 17001 TRUST DEPT, SAN ANTONIO TX 78217 |
| Phone | 2102836500 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE IN WRITING, DISTRIBUTIONS SHALL BE MADE ONLY TO ORGANIZATIONS DESCRIBED IN INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 170(C)(2), 2055(A)(2) AND 2522(A)(2). |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | AWARDS MUST BE USED IN THE STATE OF TEXAS AND MADE TO QUALIFIED ORGANIZATIONS WHICH DIRECT THEIR ACTIVITIES TOWARD THE HEALTH, MEDICAL CARE AND TREATMENT OF CHILDREN; THE EDUCATION OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS; THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO CHILDREN OR ANIMALS; AND THE PROTECTION AND PRESERVATION OF WILDLIFE AND NATURAL AREAS. |
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
0% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Advocates of Sa | San Antonio, TX | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of San Antonio | San Antonio, TX | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Christus Children's Foundation | San Antonio, TX | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas | San Antonio, TX | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Roy Maas Youth Alernatives | San Antonoio, TX | Charitable | $15,000 |
| St Jude's Ranch for Children | San Antonio, TX | Charitable | $15,000 |
| The Children's Shelter | San Antonio, TX | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Wonders and Worries Inc | austin, TX | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Animal Defense League | San Antonio, TX | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Autism Service Center of Sa | San Antonio, TX | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America | San Antonio, TX | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Brighton Center | San Antonio, TX | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Childsafe | San Antonio, TX | Charitable | $10,000 |
| comal county family violence shelter | New Braunfels, TX | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Communities in School of South Central Texas | Austin, TX | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Communities in Schools of San Antonio | San Antonio, TX | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Family Service Association of San Antonio | San Antonio, TX | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Friends of Cibolo Wilderness | Boerne, TX | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Good Samaritan Center | San Antonio, TX | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Guardian House | San Antonio, TX | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Guide Dogs of Texas Inc | San Antonio, TX | Charitable | $10,000 |
| haven for hope of bexar county | san antonio, TX | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Headwaters at Incarnate Word | San Antonio, TX | Charitable | $10,000 |
| hill country daily bread | boerne, TX | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Hill Country Family Services | Boerne, TX | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Mission Road Development | San Antonio, TX | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Morgan's Wonderland Camp | San Antonio, TX | Charitable | $10,000 |
| New Braunfels Youth Collaborative | New Braunfels, TX | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities of San Antonio | San Antonio, TX | Charitable | $10,000 |
| San Antonio Childrens Museum | San Antonio, TX | Charitable | $10,000 |
| San Antonio Food Bank | San Antonio, TX | Charitable | $10,000 |
| San Antonio Humane Society | San Antonio, TX | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Thru Project | san antonio, TX | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Chromosome 18 | San Atnonio, TX | Charitable | $7,500 |
| El Buen Samaritano | Austin, TX | Charitable | $7,500 |
| House of Neighborly Service | San Antonio, TX | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Junior Achievement of South Texas | San Antonio, TX | Charitable | $7,500 |
| kinetic kids | san antonio, TX | Charitable | $7,500 |
| The Daisy Fund | San Antonio, TX | Charitable | $7,500 |
| The Salvation Army San Antonio Area Command | San Antonio, TX | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Children's Rehabilitation Institute TeletonUSA | San Antonio, TX | Charitable | $5,496 |
| Any Baby Can of San Antonio | San Antonio, TX | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Texas | San Antonio, TX | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Celebrate Dyslexia | San Antonio, TX | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Center for Child Protection | Austin, TX | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Family Violence Prevention Services | San Antonio, TX | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Happened by Chance Horses Inc | New Braunfels, TX | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Hill Country Soc for the Prev of Cruelty to Animal | Fredericksburg, TX | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Humane Society of the New Braunfels Area | New Braunfels, TX | Charitable | $5,000 |
| I care SA | San Antonio, TX | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Kerrvile Pets Alive | Kerrville, TX | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Central and South Texas | West Lake Hills, TX | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Mercy Gate Minsitries | Kerrville, TX | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Morgan's Wonderland | San Antonio, TX | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Phil Hardberger Park Conservancy | San Antonio, TX | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Respite Care of San Antonio Inc | San Antonio, TX | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Special Reach Inc (Special Reach) | San Antonio, TX | Charitable | $5,000 |
| St Peter-St Joseph Children's Home | San Antonio, TX | Charitable | $5,000 |
| The Saddle Light Center | Selma, TX | Charitable | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $522,996 | 59 |
| 2023 | $621,000 | 70 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 5, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202521259349101512
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 74-6359520
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
Facts on this page come from the foundation's own IRS Form 990-PF filings as published by the IRS. Grantvello does not know whether a foundation is accepting proposals right now: a past grant is not an open opportunity. Always confirm current guidelines with the funder before applying.