The Cowls Jones Foundation
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 99-4982573 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$68K
Organizations funded7
Typical grant$4,893
Total assets$2.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $25,000.
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
100% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Massachusetts Amherst Foundation Inc | Amherst, MA | Ruth Owen Jones Memorial Scholarship Fund | $25,000 |
| University of Massachusetts Amherst Foundation Inc | Amherst, MA | Paul C. Jones Community Design Build Award | $25,000 |
| Center for Human Development Inc | Springfield, MA | To Support Amherst Family Outreach | $5,000 |
| Survival Center | North Amherst, MA | General & Unrestricted | $4,893 |
| Massachusetts Forest Trust | Marlborough, MA | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Amherst Womans Club Inc | Amherst, MA | For their Building Fund | $2,500 |
| Twice As Smart Inc | Greenfield, MA | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $67,893 | 7 |
| 2024 | $13,000 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 25, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601769349101000
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 99-4982573
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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