Louetta M Cowden Foundation
Historical FunderDallas, Texas · EIN 43-6052617 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $45,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | ANTHONY TWYMAN CO BANK OF AMERICA |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 219119, KANSAS CITY MO 641219119 |
| Phone | 8162924342 |
| Form and materials | LETTER OF NO MORE THAN 3 PAGES WITH APPROPRIATE ATTACHMENTS |
| Deadlines | NO SPECIFIC DEADLINE |
| Restrictions | EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE FURTHERANCE AND DEVELOPMENT OF RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES WITHIN THE STATE OF MISSOURI |
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
100% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| METROPOLITAN ARTS COUNCIL OF GREATER KC dba ARTSKC | Kansas City, MO | Support audience | $55,000 |
| Nelson Gallery Foundation | Kansas City, MO | Museum school & community | $55,000 |
| Boys Club of Greater Kansas City | Kansas City, MO | Project learn: academic | $50,000 |
| Alphapointe | Kansas City, MO | Comprehensive | $50,000 |
| Harry S Truman Children's Neurological Center | Independence, MO | Healthy support for | $50,000 |
| Charlotte Street Foundation | Kansas City, MO | Unrestricted general | $45,000 |
| Kansas City Community Gardens Inc | Kansas City, MO | Support for home & | $40,000 |
| Bridging the Gap Inc | Kansas City, MO | Support for water & energy | $40,000 |
| Midwest Innocence Project Inc | Kansas City, MO | Support for social work | $35,000 |
| Englewood Arts | Independence, MO | Support for expanding | $30,000 |
| The Farmer's House | Platte City, MO | Art & social enrichment | $25,000 |
| Powell Gardens Inc | Kingsville, MO | Midwest center for | $25,000 |
| Drumm Center for Children | Independence, MO | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Kansas City Repertory Theatre Inc | Kansas City, MO | Support 2025-2026 youth | $20,000 |
| Northland Early Education Center | Kansas City, MO | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Kansas City | Kansas City, MO | Aspire youth development | $20,000 |
| Operation Breakthrough Inc | Kansas City, MO | Twilight stem:expanded real | $15,000 |
| Plaza Academy | Kansas City, MO | After school tutoring & | $15,000 |
| Global One Urban Farming | Kansas City, MO | Capacity building for | $15,000 |
| Harry S Truman Library Institute | Kansas City, MO | Truman & kansas city sports | $10,000 |
| Ensemble Iberica Inc | Kansas City, MO | 2025-2026 concert season | $7,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $647,000 | 21 |
| 2024 | $600,000 | 17 |
| 2023 | $615,000 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 21, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641119349101594
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 43-6052617
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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