Harriet Cheney Cowles Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlySpokane, Washington · EIN 91-0689268 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$570K
Organizations funded6
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$15.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $120,000.
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
0% of grants went outside Washington.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Innovia Foundation | Spokane, WA | Capital campaign | $250,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Spokane County | Spokane, WA | Capital campaign | $120,000 |
| Inland Northwest Land Conservancy | Spokane, WA | Capital campaign | $100,000 |
| Multi-Ethnic Business Association (Ahana) | Spokane, WA | Capital campaign | $50,000 |
| Seattle Children's Foundation | Seattle, WA | Capital campaign | $25,000 |
| Village Cohousing Works | Spokane, WA | General funding | $25,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $570,000 | 6 |
| 2023 | $751,000 | 2 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 6, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533109349101933
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 91-0689268
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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