Friends of Kowak
Accepts applications
Friends of Kowak is a private foundation in Erie, Colorado. In tax year 2025 it gave $55,830 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $4,396 and the largest $23,539. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$55,830
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$4,396
- Largest grant$23,539
- Assets$77,094
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $44,799 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $45,650 | 11 | $84,281 |
| 2024 | $44,799 | 9 | $59,890 |
| 2025 | $55,830 | 8 | $77,094 |
How to apply
| Contact | Friends of Kowak 1104 Zodo Avenue, Erie, CO 80516 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (303) 818-2175 |
| What to submit | Request Application Form from Friends of Kowak at the telephone number email address or mailing address above. |
| Deadlines | December 31 of each year |
| Restrictions | Recipients generally reside in or near the Village of Kowak in the Rorya District Mara Region of Tanzania. Financial need and qualification are decided in consultation with local volunteer coordinator and school community and or church leaders. |
What Friends of Kowak funds
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kowak Girls Secondary School | To assist with tuition payments other fees and purchase of school supplies for indigent secondary school students chosen by school administration based on need. | $23,539 |
| Kowak Hospital | Advancing public health in the form of financial assistance for indigent pediatric patients of Kowak Hospital new neonatal care unit financial and volunteer support for hospital infrastructure maintenance and improvements. | $14,240 |
| Individual | $6,302 | |
| St Brigita Catholic Church | Payment of fuel supplement for use of automobile for ministers to visit outlying churches Church Building Renovations and Youth Retreats | $5,394 |
| Baraton School Ltd | To assist with tuition payments other fees and purchase of school supplies for indigent primary school students as administered by school personnel. 3 | $3,398 |
| Loreto Secondary School | To assist with tuition payments other fees and purchase of school supplies for indigent secondary school students chosen by school administration based on need. | $1,401 |
| Angel House School | To assist with tuition payments other fees and purchase of school supplies for indigent secondary school students as administered by school personnel. 2 | $1,285 |
| Individual | Financial assistance for member of a womens religious order for nursing training and pharmacy exam prep. | $271 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas W Scott
- Kathy Montgomery
- Henry Lachowski
- James Montgmery
Questions people ask
Does Friends of Kowak accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: December 31 of each year.
How much does Friends of Kowak give?
$55,830 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $4,396.
Who runs Friends of Kowak?
Its 2025 filing lists Thomas W Scott (President), Kathy Montgomery (Secretary), Henry Lachowski (Board member) and James Montgmery (Treasurer).
What does Friends of Kowak fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, education and youth programs.