The Cowls Jones Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Cowls Jones Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $67,893 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $4,893 and the largest $25,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$67,893
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$4,893
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$2.4 million
- New grantees83%
Giving in 2025 was up from $13,000 the year before.
83% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13,000 | 4 | $2.3 million |
| 2025 | $67,893 | 7 | $2.4 million |
How to apply
The Cowls Jones Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What The Cowls Jones Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 7 | $67,893 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Massachusetts Amherst Foundation Inc | Ruth Owen Jones Memorial Scholarship Fund | $25,000 |
| University of Massachusetts Amherst Foundation Inc | Paul C. Jones Community Design Build Award | $25,000 |
| Center for Human Development Inc | To Support Amherst Family Outreach | $5,000 |
| Survival Center | General & Unrestricted | $4,893 |
| Massachusetts Forest Trust | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Amherst Womans Club Inc | For their Building Fund | $2,500 |
| Twice As Smart Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Cinda H Jones
Questions people ask
Does The Cowls Jones Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Cowls Jones Foundation give?
$67,893 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $4,893.
Who runs The Cowls Jones Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Cinda H Jones (Dir, Pres, Sec, Treas).
What does The Cowls Jones Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.