Cowie Family Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Cowie Family Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $30,000 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $300 and the largest $10,000. 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$30,000
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$300
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$892,388
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $30,000 the year before.
10% 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 | $30,500 | 33 | $649,398 |
| 2024 | $30,000 | 32 | $782,869 |
| 2025 | $30,000 | 30 | $892,388 |
How to apply
Cowie Family Charitable Trust 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 Cowie Family Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Alaska.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 9 | $9,900 |
| Massachusetts | 13 | $8,200 |
| California | 2 | $600 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $600 |
| Rhode Island | 2 | $500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $200 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Peters by the Sea Episcopal Church | General support | $10,000 |
| Cornell Jazz Ensembles Alumni Endowment | General support | $3,000 |
| Smith College | General support | $3,000 |
| International Arts Relations | General support | $3,000 |
| Camba | General support | $1,500 |
| Animal Rescue League of Boston | General support | $1,000 |
| Ali Forney Center | General support | $1,000 |
| Conservation Law Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| Unitarian Universalist Meeting House | General support | $1,000 |
| American Museum of Natural History | General support | $600 |
| Truro Conservation | General support | $500 |
| Womens Reproductive Rights Assistance Project (Wrrap) | General support | $500 |
| Brooklyn Museum of Art | General support | $300 |
| Center for Coastal Studies | General support | $300 |
| Truro Community Kitchen | General support | $300 |
| ACLU | General support | $300 |
| World Central Kitchen | General support | $300 |
| Helping Our Women | General support | $300 |
| Physicians for Responsible Science | General support | $300 |
| Castle Hill Center for the Arts | General support | $250 |
| Providencetown Art Association and Museum | General support | $250 |
| Nature Connection | General support | $200 |
| Theatre Offensive | General support | $200 |
| Env - Wildlife Conservation Trust | General support | $200 |
| Rhode Island SPCA | General support | $200 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | General support | $100 |
| Dexter Keezer Community Fund | General support | $100 |
| Outer Cape Chorale | General support | $100 |
| Skip of New York | General support | $100 |
| Casas | General support | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert A Cowie
Questions people ask
Does Cowie Family Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Cowie Family Charitable Trust give?
$30,000 in tax year 2025, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $300.
Who runs Cowie Family Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert A Cowie (Trustee).
What does Cowie Family Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, environment and conservation and animals.