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William H Cowles Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in SPOKANE, WA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1957. It holds total assets of $5.3M. Annual income is reported at $922K. Total assets have grown from $4M in 2011 to $5.3M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Washington and California. According to available records, William H Cowles Foundation Inc. has made 14 grants totaling $1.5M, with a median grant of $125K. Annual giving has decreased from $335K in 2021 to $190K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $958K distributed across 8 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $20K to $200K, with an average award of $106K. The foundation has supported 6 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Washington and Wyoming and California. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$40K
Median Grant
$125K
Average Grant
$112K
Largest Grant
$170K
Based on 3 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
William H Cowles Foundation Inc. is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 14 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in WA, WY, CA.
William H Cowles Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $1.5M across 14 grants. The median grant size is $125K, with an average of $106K. Individual grants have ranged from $20K to $200K.
William H Cowles Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
William H Cowles Foundation Inc. is headquartered in SPOKANE, WA. While based in WA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ws Cowles | PRESIDENT/TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Ea Cowles | VICE PRESIDENT/TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Sr Rector | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$5.3M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$5.3M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
14
Total Giving
$1.5M
Average Grant
$106K
Median Grant
$125K
Unique Recipients
6
Most Common Grant
$125K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hutton SettlementCAPITAL CAMPAIGN | Spokane Valley, WA | $125K | 2022 |
| Innovia FoundationCAPITAL CAMPAIGN | Spokane, WA | $100K | 2023 |
| Museum Of Arts And CultureCAPITAL CAMPAIGN | Spokane, WA | $50K | 2023 |
| Washington State University FoundationCAPITAL CAMPAIGN | Pullman, WA | $200K | 2022 |
| Jackson Hole Center For The ArtsCAPITAL CAMPAIGN | Jackson, WY | $134K | 2022 |
| The Thacher SchoolCAPITAL CAMPAIGN | Ojai, CA | $170K | 2021 |