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Don Cowden Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in BLOOMINGTON, IN. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1996. The principal officer is Donald L Cowden. It holds total assets of $28.1M. Annual income is reported at $3.6M. Total assets have grown from $392K in 2011 to $28.6M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Indiana. According to available records, Don Cowden Foundation Inc. has made 19 grants totaling $46K, with a median grant of $3K. The foundation has distributed between $18K and $19K annually from 2021 to 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $600 to $5K, with an average award of $3K. The foundation has supported 8 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in Indiana. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$300
Median Grant
$6K
Average Grant
$68K
Largest Grant
$507K
Based on 8 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
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Don Cowden Foundation Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 19 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IN.
Don Cowden Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $46K across 19 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $3K. Individual grants have ranged from $600 to $5K.
Don Cowden Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Don Cowden Foundation Inc. is headquartered in BLOOMINGTON, IN.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Orman | Foundation Mgr. | $66K | $0 | $66K |
| Craig Cowden | President | $45K | $0 | $45K |
| Cody Cowden | Director | $775 | $0 | $775 |
| Ryan Craig Cowden | Director | $600 | $0 | $600 |
Total Giving
$2.1M
Total Assets
$28.6M
Fair Market Value
$28.6M
Net Worth
$23.4M
Grants Paid
$58K
Contributions
$22.9M
Net Investment Income
$9K
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total: N/A
Total Grants
19
Total Giving
$46K
Average Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
8
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boys Girls Club Of Ellettsvilledonation | Ellettsville, IN | $5K | 2022 |
| Indiana Universitydonation | Bloomington, IN | $4K | 2022 |
| Bell Intermediatedonation | Martinsville, IN | $3K | 2022 |
| Owen Valley Sports Complexdonation | Spencer, IN | $1K | 2022 |
| Lil Artiesdonation | Martinsville, IN | $600 | 2022 |
| Ivy Techdonation | Bloomington, IN | N/A | 2022 |
| Owen Valley High Schooldonation | Spencer, IN | $2K | 2021 |
| Edgewood Wrestlingdonation | Ellettsville, IN | $800 | 2021 |
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
MERRILLVILLE, IN