Daniel Cowles Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Daniel Cowles Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.6 million in 15 grants; the typical grant was $56,000 and the largest $744,000. 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$1.6 million
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$56,000
- Largest grant$744,000
- Assets$2.7 million
- New grantees47%
Giving in 2025 was down from $2.2 million the year before.
47% 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 | $2.0 million | 36 | $3.4 million |
| 2024 | $2.2 million | 43 | $3.0 million |
| 2025 | $1.6 million | 15 | $2.7 million |
How to apply
Daniel Cowles Charitable 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 Daniel Cowles Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 2 | $754,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $200,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $156,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $100,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $96,000 |
| South Dakota | 1 | $96,000 |
| New York | 1 | $75,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $56,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $54,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $24,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alliance | In support of organization's mission | $744,000 |
| World Relief Corp of National Association of Evangelicals | In support of organization's mission | $200,000 |
| Intervarsity Christian Fellowship USA | In support of organization's mission | $156,000 |
| Prison Fellowship Ministries | In support of organization's mission | $100,000 |
| Neighborhood Church | In support of organization's mission | $96,000 |
| Wycliffe Bible Translators | In support of organization's mission | $96,000 |
| Bowery Mission | In support of organization's mission | $75,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | In support of organization's mission | $56,000 |
| Mission to the World | In support of organization's mission | $54,000 |
| Frontiers USA | In support of organization's mission | $24,000 |
| International Students Inc | In support of organization's mission | $10,000 |
| Emmaus Journey | In support of organization's mission | $6,000 |
| Christian Health Services Corps | In support of organization's mission | $5,000 |
| Cup of Cold Water Ministries | In support of organization's mission | $4,000 |
| Ancla de Esperanza | In support of organization's mission | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Daniel Cowles
- Robert Paul Schaeffer
Questions people ask
Does Daniel Cowles Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Daniel Cowles Charitable Foundation give?
$1.6 million in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $56,000.
Who runs Daniel Cowles Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Daniel Cowles (President) and Robert Paul Schaeffer (Treasurer).
What does Daniel Cowles Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.