Willard R and Lucille W Cowan
Preselected recipients only
Willard R and Lucille W Cowan is a private foundation in Jackson, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $70,000 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $15,000. 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$70,000
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$559,520
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2025 was down from $80,000 the year before.
44% 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 | $60,000 | 8 | $575,970 |
| 2024 | $80,000 | 10 | $563,648 |
| 2025 | $70,000 | 9 | $559,520 |
How to apply
Willard R and Lucille W Cowan 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 Willard R and Lucille W Cowan funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 8 | $60,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan Theatre-Jackso | Capital | $15,000 |
| Jackson School of Art | Operations | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army-Jackson | Operations | $10,000 |
| Cattle Track Arts | Operations | $10,000 |
| Jackson Symphony Orch | Operations | $5,000 |
| MyPlace | Operations | $5,000 |
| Jax Interfaith Shelter | Operations | $5,000 |
| Aware Shelter | Operations | $5,000 |
| Jackson Co Parks | Capital | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Philip J Curtis
- So Michigan Bank and Trust
- Huntington Bank
Questions people ask
Does Willard R and Lucille W Cowan accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Willard R and Lucille W Cowan give?
$70,000 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Willard R and Lucille W Cowan?
Its 2025 filing lists Philip J Curtis (Trustee), So Michigan Bank and Trust (Trustee) and Huntington Bank (Trustee).
What does Willard R and Lucille W Cowan fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and housing and homelessness.