Don Cowden Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Don Cowden Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Bloomington, Indiana. In tax year 2025 it gave $111,341 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $2,650 and the largest $24,000. 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$111,341
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$2,650
- Largest grant$24,000
- Assets$28.7 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $93,090 the year before.
50% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $57,612 | 14 | $28.6 million |
| 2024 | $93,090 | 14 | $28.6 million |
| 2025 | $111,341 | 19 | $28.7 million |
How to apply
Don Cowden Foundation Inc 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 Don Cowden Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Indiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 19 | $111,341 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hoosier Hills Food Bank | general operations | $24,000 |
| Pantry 279 | rent reduction | $24,000 |
| Individual | rent reduction | $16,000 |
| Boys Girls Club of Ellettsville | donation | $10,000 |
| Bia | general operations | $5,000 |
| Edgewood Intermediate School | donation | $5,000 |
| Fairview Elementary School | donation | $5,000 |
| Individual | donation | $5,000 |
| The Vet Tech Institute | donation | $4,000 |
| Individual | donation | $2,650 |
| Individual | donation | $2,500 |
| Indiana University | donation | $1,800 |
| Individual | $1,792 | |
| Individual | donation | $1,569 |
| Edgewood High School | wrestling team | $700 |
| Individual | event | $659 |
| Individual | donation | $600 |
| Individual | donation | $571 |
| Bloomington South High School | donut club | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Craig Cowden
- Ryan Craig Cowden
- Tom Orman
- Cody Cowden
Questions people ask
Does Don Cowden Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Don Cowden Foundation Inc give?
$111,341 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $2,650.
Who runs Don Cowden Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Craig Cowden (President), Ryan Craig Cowden (Director), Tom Orman (Foundation Mgr.) and Cody Cowden (Director).
What does Don Cowden Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger and education.