Edith Elizabeth Greene-Cowles Foundation
Accepts applications
Edith Elizabeth Greene-Cowles Foundation is a private foundation in Skokie, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $148,325 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $10,212 and the largest $30,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$148,325
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$10,212
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$60,445
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2025 was up from $139,000 the year before.
30% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $138,190 | 7 | $64,021 |
| 2024 | $139,000 | 8 | $58,943 |
| 2025 | $148,325 | 10 | $60,445 |
How to apply
| Contact | Edith Greene Le 7 A Blenac, La Gripperie Saint, FR |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (312) 920-0013, lg@eeg-cowlesfoundation.org |
| What to submit | Only written requests from qualifying tax-exempt organizations |
| Deadlines | No deadlines |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Edith Elizabeth Greene-Cowles Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its US grants went to recipients in Massachusetts. It also paid $145,425 in 9 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,900 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Les Amis du CDC la Termitiere | General | $30,000 |
| Association de Ceux Qui | General | $25,000 |
| Association Ndar Dance | General | $20,000 |
| CDC la Termitiere | General | $20,000 |
| Association Artistique Developpement (Engagement Feminin) | General | $10,425 |
| Association Ankata | Dance program | $10,000 |
| Association Art Au del du Handicap | General | $10,000 |
| Faso Danse Theatre | General | $10,000 |
| Jasp' | General | $10,000 |
| Our Sisters' School | General | $2,900 |
Officers and trustees
- Edith E Greene
- Joanna C Greene
- Dominique Nicolas Fioraso
- Jodie Cohen-Tanugi
Questions people ask
Does Edith Elizabeth Greene-Cowles Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No deadlines.
How much does Edith Elizabeth Greene-Cowles Foundation give?
$148,325 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $10,212.
Who runs Edith Elizabeth Greene-Cowles Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Edith E Greene (President/Treasurer), Joanna C Greene (Vice President), Dominique Nicolas Fioraso (Board of Directors) and Jodie Cohen-Tanugi (Board of Directors).
What does Edith Elizabeth Greene-Cowles Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international and arts and culture.