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The Cowley Family Foundation is a private corporation based in PHOENIX, AZ. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2008. The principal officer is The Cowley Family Foundation. It holds total assets of $3.4M. Annual income is reported at $896K. Total assets have grown from $101K in 2011 to $3.4M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 6 officers and trustees. All expenses relate to making grants to various charitable organizations. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Arizona and Utah. According to available records, The Cowley Family Foundation has made 46 grants totaling $558K, with a median grant of $3K. Annual giving has grown from $224K in 2020 to $335K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $80K, with an average award of $12K. The foundation has supported 41 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Arizona, New York, Utah, which account for 89% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 7 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
The Cowley Family Foundation reported 46 individual grants totaling $558,028 between 2020 and 2022 across its IRS Form 990-PF filings, with a median grant of $3,014. Half of those grants fell between $2,000 and $10,000. Its largest single grant in the record was $80,000. Its most recent available filing, for fiscal year 2023, reports $399,619 in total giving.
Grantmaking is concentrated in AZ, which received 28 of the 46 grants on record (61 percent). In total the foundation's grantees span 7 states. Of its 41 distinct grantees, 12 percent received funding more than once, so repeat relationships are the exception rather than the norm. Its largest institutional recipients were Teach For America ($130,000), Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation ($75,000) and Asu Foundation ($50,000).
Computed from 46 individual grant records (2020–2022) in this foundation's IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings, reaching 7 states. Source: IRS 990-PF.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$15K
Largest Grant
$80K
Based on 22 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
All expenses relate to making grants to various charitable organizations
All expenses relate to making grants to various charitable organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 46 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in AZ, NY, UT.
The Cowley Family Foundation has distributed a total of $558K across 46 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $12K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $80K.
The Cowley Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
The Cowley Family Foundation is headquartered in PHOENIX, AZ. While based in AZ, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 7 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alice N Cowley | Director, V.P., assistant Secr | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Michael T Cowley | Director, President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Suzette Tyler | Director, V.P., Secretary | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Monson Cowley | Director, V.P., Treasurer | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Ryan Willis | Director, V.P., assistant Trea | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Timothy N Cowley | Director, V.P. | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$3.4M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$3.4M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
46
Total Giving
$558K
Average Grant
$12K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
41
Most Common Grant
$3K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forever Young FoundationCHARITABLE DONATION | Mesa, AZ | $12K | 2020 |
| Teach For AmericaCharitable Donation | New York, NY | $80K | 2022 |
| Maricopa Community Colleges FoundationCharitable Donation | Tempe, AZ | $75K | 2022 |
| Asu FoundationCharitable Donation | Tempe, AZ | $50K | 2022 |
| Arizona BrainfoodCharitable Donation | Mesa, AZ | $35K | 2022 |
| Michael J Fox FoundationCharitable Donation | New York, NY | $25K | 2022 |
| Human Services CampusCharitable Donation | Phoenix, AZ | $10K | 2022 |
| Susan Stanton FoundationCharitable Donation | Denver, CO | $8K | 2022 |
| Operation Underground RailroadCharitable Donation | Salt Lake City, UT | $8K | 2022 |
| Maricopa County FairCharitable Donation | Phoenix, AZ | $5K | 2022 |
| St Mary'S Food BankCharitable Donation | Phoenix, AZ | $5K | 2022 |
| National Ms SocietyCharitable Donation | Phoenix, AZ | $5K | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of The East ValleyCharitable Donation | Phoenix, AZ | $5K | 2022 |
| The Emily EffectCharitable Donation | Riverton, UT | $3K | 2022 |
| Rheumatoid Arthritis FoundationCharitable Donation | Orlando, FL | $3K | 2022 |
| Chandler Firefighter CharitiesCharitable Contribution | Chandler, AZ | $3K | 2022 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of AmericaCharitable Donation | Tampa, FL | $3K | 2022 |
| Tossin' Away AlsCharitable Donation | Mesa, AZ | $3K | 2022 |
| Footsteps For Fertility FoundationCharitable Donation | Draper, UT | $3K | 2022 |
| Anasazi FoundationCHARITABLE DONATION | Mesa, AZ | $2K | 2022 |
| Broadmor PtaCharitable Donation | Tempe, AZ | $2K | 2022 |
| Prevent Child Abuse AmericaCharitable Contribution | Prescott Valley, AZ | $2K | 2022 |
| Utah Valley UniversityCharitable Donation | Orem, UT | $2K | 2022 |
| Ishikawa Elementary PtoCharitable Donation | Mesa, AZ | $1K | 2022 |
| Az BrainfoodCHARITABLE DONATION | Mesa, AZ | $34K | 2020 |
| The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints - PhilanthropiesCHARITABLE DONATION | Provo, UT | $28K | 2020 |
| The Barrygoldwater Institute For Public Policy ResearchCHARITABLE DONATION | Phoenix, AZ | $25K | 2020 |
| The Michael J Fox FoundationCHARITABLE DONATION | New York, NY | $25K | 2020 |
| Human Services Campus IncCHARITABLE DONATION | Phoenix, AZ | $10K | 2020 |
| Valleywise Health FoundationCHARITABLE DONATION | Phoenix, AZ | $7K | 2020 |
| St Mary'S Food Bank AllianceCHARITABLE DONATION | Phoenix, AZ | $5K | 2020 |
| World Bicycle ReliefCHARITABLE DONATION | Chicago, IL | $3K | 2020 |
| Feed My Starving ChildernCHARITABLE DONATION | Coon Rapids, MN | $3K | 2020 |
| Arizona Friends Of Foster Childern FoundationCHARITABLE DONATION | Phoenix, AZ | $2K | 2020 |
| Millennial Choirs & OrchestrasCHARITABLE DONATION | Queen Creek, AZ | $2K | 2020 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis SocietyCHARITABLE DONATION | New York, NY | $1K | 2020 |
| Mesa Unified School District #4CHARITABLE DONATION | Mesa, AZ | $1K | 2020 |
| Youth Symphony Of The SouthwestCHARITABLE DONATION | Mesa, AZ | $1K | 2020 |
| Birch Creek Service RanchCHARITABLE DONATION | Spring City, UT | $1K | 2020 |
| Uvu FoundationCHARITABLE DONATION | Orem, UT | $500 | 2020 |
| Highland High SchoolCHARITABLE DONATION | Phoenix, AZ | $500 | 2020 |
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