Joyce & Daniel Cowin Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 13-6154142 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$792K
Organizations funded6
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $125,000.
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
33% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York Historical Society | New York, NY | Charity | $512,500 |
| American Folk Art Museum | New York, NY | Charity | $125,000 |
| The Frick Collection | New York, NY | Charity | $100,000 |
| The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Ctr | New York, NY | Charity | $25,000 |
| Centaur Ai Institute | Lincoln, CA | Charity | $25,000 |
| William Marsh Rice University | Houston, TX | Charity | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $792,500 | 6 |
| 2024 | $882,000 | 4 |
| 2023 | $1,325,500 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621329349101432
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-6154142
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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