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Cowles Charitable Trust is a private trust based in STATEN ISLAND, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1950. The principal officer is Mary Croft Treasurer. It holds total assets of $13.2M. Annual income is reported at $2.6M. Total assets have decreased from $16.9M in 2010 to $13.2M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 15 officers and trustees. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. According to available records, Cowles Charitable Trust has made 191 grants totaling $1.2M, with a median grant of $5K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $30K, with an average award of $6K. The foundation has supported 191 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, Florida, Massachusetts, which account for 82% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 22 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
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Cowles Charitable Trust is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 191 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, FL, MA.
Cowles Charitable Trust has distributed a total of $1.2M across 191 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $6K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $30K.
Cowles Charitable Trust is a private foundation. To inquire about grants, you can look up the foundation using their EIN (136090295) on GuideStar or contact them directly. Many private foundations have specific application processes that may not be publicly listed.
Cowles Charitable Trust is headquartered in STATEN ISLAND, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 22 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julie Baskevich | TREASURER AND SECRETARY | $105K | $0 | $105K |
| Mary Croft | TREASURER | $4K | $0 | $4K |
| Betty Fleming | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jan S Cowles | TRUSTEE EMERITUS | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Elizabeth Strauss | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Kate Cowles Nichols | TRUSTEE EMERITUS | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Virginia Cowles Schroth | CHAIRMAN AND TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Lise Charlier | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Lois Eleanor Harrison | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| John Patrick Harrison | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Matthew Schroth | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Charles Cowles | TRUSTEE EMERITUS | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Gardner Cowles Iii | TRUSTEE EMERITUS | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Gwen Strauss | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Kate Strauss Long | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$13.2M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$13.2M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
191
Total Giving
$1.2M
Average Grant
$6K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
191
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2020 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nancy B Negley Artists Residency ProgramTHE ARTS | Houston, TX | $10K | 2020 |
| Fighting ChanceCHARITABLE | Sag Harbor, NY | $10K | 2020 |
| GraspCHARITABLE | Indio, CA | $30K | 2020 |
| Womens Studio WorkshopTHE ARTS | Rosendale, NY | $22K | 2020 |
| Art Effect TheTHE ARTS | Poughkeepsie, NY | $20K | 2020 |
| Museum Of Modern ArtTHE ARTS | New York, NY | $20K | 2020 |
| Grant Foundation TheMEDICAL | Pittsburgh, PA | $20K | 2020 |
| Lawrenceville SchoolEDUCATION | Lawrenceville, NJ | $20K | 2020 |
| Bridge InitiativeCHARITABLE | Tempe, AZ | $20K | 2020 |
| Artist SpaceTHE ARTS | New York, NY | $20K | 2020 |
| Nu Deco EnsembleTHE ARTS | Miami, FL | $20K | 2020 |
| Cambridge School Of WestonEDUCATION | Weston, MA | $18K | 2020 |
| Creative TimeTHE ARTS | New York, NY | $15K | 2020 |
| Universal Shaiva FellowshipEDUCATION | Culver City, CA | $15K | 2020 |
| Union Of Concerned ScientistsCHARITABLE | Cambridge, MA | $15K | 2020 |
| Reach And Teach MinistryCHARITABLE | Clearwater, FL | $15K | 2020 |
| God'S Love We DeliverCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $15K | 2020 |
| Ringling College Of Art And DesignEDUCATION | Sarasota, FL | $15K | 2020 |
| Genesis Health ServicesMEDICAL | Sarasota, FL | $15K | 2020 |
| Doctors Without BordersMEDICAL | New York, NY | $15K | 2020 |
| Eaglebrook SchoolEDUCATION | Deerfield, MA | $15K | 2020 |
| Vanguard SchoolEDUCATION | New York, NY | $15K | 2020 |
| Arts Mid-HudsonTHE ARTS | Poughkeepsie, NY | $15K | 2020 |
| Citymeals-On-WheelsCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $13K | 2020 |
| Salvation Army Of Greater New YorkCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $12K | 2020 |
| Mote Marine LaboratoryEDUCATION | Sarasota, FL | $10K | 2020 |
| Bowdoin CollegeEDUCATION | Brunswick, ME | $10K | 2020 |
| Whitney Museum Of American ArtTHE ARTS | New York, NY | $10K | 2020 |
| Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer CenterMEDICAL | New York, NY | $10K | 2020 |
| Miss Hall'S School KidsEDUCATION | Holmes Road, MA | $10K | 2020 |
| Crohns & Colitis Foundation Of AmericaMEDICAL | New York, NY | $10K | 2020 |
| Center For Alternative Sentencing And EmploymentCHARITABLE | Brooklyn, NY | $10K | 2020 |
| Saint George'S SchoolEDUCATION | Middletown, RI | $10K | 2020 |
| Artists Relief FundTHE ARTS | Phoenix, AZ | $10K | 2020 |
| Lenox Hill Neighborhood HouseCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $10K | 2020 |
| Sarasota Suncoast Community ChurchCHARITABLE | Srasota, FL | $10K | 2020 |
| Studio Museum In HarlemTHE ARTS | New York, NY | $10K | 2020 |
| Brooklyn MuseumTHE ARTS | Brooklyn, NY | $10K | 2020 |
| Southern Poverty Law CenterCHARITABLE | Montgomery, AL | $10K | 2020 |
| St Petersburg Free ClinicMEDICAL | St Peterrsburg, FL | $10K | 2020 |
| Multicultural Health InstituteMEDICAL | Sarasota, FL | $10K | 2020 |
| Metropolitan Museum Of ArtTHE ARTS | New York, NY | $10K | 2020 |
| New World SymphonyTHE ARTS | Miami Beach, FL | $10K | 2020 |
| Madeira SchooltheEDUCATION | Mclean, VA | $10K | 2020 |
| El Museo D Del BarrioTHE ARTS | New York, NY | $10K | 2020 |
| Lowe Art MuseumTHE ARTS | Coral Gables, FL | $10K | 2020 |
| Tristate Relief FundTHE ARTS | Brooklyn, NY | $10K | 2020 |
| Royal Family Kids CampCHARITABLE | Santa Ana, CA | $10K | 2020 |
| Temple Emanu-ElCHARITABLE | Sarasota, FL | $8K | 2020 |
| New York Botanical GardenTHE ARTS | Bronx, NY | $8K | 2020 |