The Cowley Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyPhoenix, Arizona · EIN 26-1627225 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$386K
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$6.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $10,000.
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
35% of grants went outside Arizona.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASU Foundation | Tempe, AZ | Charitable Donation | $126,500 |
| Maricopa County Community Colleges Foundation | Tempe, AZ | Charitable Donation | $100,000 |
| Teach for America | New York, NY | Charitable Donation | $55,000 |
| Arizona Brainfood | Mesa, AZ | Charitable Donation | $29,500 |
| The Michael J Fox Foundation | New York, NY | Charitable Donation | $25,000 |
| Keys to Change | Phoenix, AZ | Charitable Donation | $10,000 |
| St Mary's Food Bank Alliance | Phoenix, AZ | Charitable Donation | $5,000 |
| Operation Underground Railroad | Salt Lake City, UT | Charitable Donation | $4,500 |
| ACLU of Arizona | Phoenix, AZ | Charitable Donation | $3,000 |
| Arizona Refugee Center | Mesa, AZ | Charitable Donation | $3,000 |
| Cece's Hope Center | Tempe, AZ | Charitable Donation | $3,000 |
| Champs Heart | Idaho Falls, ID | Charitable Donation | $3,000 |
| Chandler Cadet Charities | Chandler, AZ | Charitable Donation | $3,000 |
| Globe Downtown Association | Globe, AZ | Charitable Donation | $3,000 |
| Insulin for Life USA Inc | Gainesville, FL | Charitable Donation | $3,000 |
| Treasures 4 Teachers | Tempe, AZ | Charitable Donation | $3,000 |
| Tossin' Away ALS | Mesa, AZ | Charitable Donation | $2,500 |
| Feed My Starving Children | Coon Rapids, MN | Charitable Donation | $1,500 |
| Healthy Screen Habits | Moorpark, CA | Charitable Donation | $1,500 |
| The Human-Animal Connection | Tucson, AZ | Charitable Donation | $1,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $386,500 | 20 |
| 2024 | $354,000 | 25 |
| 2023 | $370,366 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 24, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612679349100706
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-1627225
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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