ELSIE P AND LUCIUS B McCOWAN PRIVATE FOUNDATION
Accepts applications
ELSIE P AND LUCIUS B McCOWAN PRIVATE FOUNDATION is a private foundation in Elma, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $238,450 in 87 grants; the typical grant was $1,300 and the largest $26,900. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$238,450
- Number of grants87
- Typical grant$1,300
- Largest grant$26,900
- Assets$4.3 million
- New grantees26%
Giving in 2025 was up from $221,400 the year before.
26% 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 | $225,595 | 112 | $3.6 million |
| 2024 | $221,400 | 104 | $4.1 million |
| 2025 | $238,450 | 87 | $4.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Mr M William Boller Trustee 440 Winspear Road, Elma, NY 14059 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (716) 845-9357 |
| What to submit | All requests should be made in writing |
What ELSIE P AND LUCIUS B McCOWAN PRIVATE FOUNDATION funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 18 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 56 | $198,925 |
| Florida | 2 | $23,400 |
| Tennessee | 3 | $3,400 |
| Texas | 5 | $2,800 |
| Montana | 1 | $1,600 |
| Arizona | 1 | $1,300 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $1,200 |
| Delaware | 1 | $1,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Outdoor U Inc | General operations | $26,900 |
| Baptist Health Foundation | General operations | $21,400 |
| Iroquois Youth Sportsmans Foundation | General operations | $19,487 |
| Just Buffalo Literary Center | General operations | $14,500 |
| Canisius University | General operations | $10,000 |
| Sisters of St Mary of Namur | General operations | $6,000 |
| Childrens Hospital of Buffalo Foundation | General operations | $6,000 |
| Old Fort Niagara Association | General operations | $5,000 |
| Niagara Falls Gospel Mission | General operations | $5,000 |
| St Paul's Lutheran Church | General operations | $5,000 |
| 14 Holy Helpers Sodality | General operations | $5,000 |
| Niagara Hospice | General operations | $5,000 |
| Historical Assoc of Lewiston | General operations | $5,000 |
| St John the Baptist | General operations | $5,000 |
| Wings Flights of Hope | General operations | $4,588 |
| Ebeneezer United Church of Christ | General operations | $4,000 |
| Heart Love & Soul | General operations | $3,500 |
| Shakespeare in Delaware Park | General operations | $3,500 |
| Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra | General operations | $3,500 |
| Buffalo Zoo | General operations | $3,500 |
| Kavinoky Theater | General operations | $3,500 |
| Feedmore Wny | General operations | $3,500 |
| Elma Cemetery Association | General operations | $3,000 |
| Wilson Community Food Pantry | General operations | $3,000 |
| Lockport Cares Inc | General operations | $3,000 |
| St Joseph Collegiate Institute | General operations | $2,500 |
| Buffalo Toronto Public Media | General operations | $2,500 |
| Ed Tech of Wny | General operations | $2,500 |
| The General Pulaski Fdn | General operations | $2,500 |
| Buffalo Academy of the Sacred Heart | General operations | $2,000 |
| Friends of Lewiston Library | General operations | $2,000 |
| Aquarium of Niagara | General operations | $2,000 |
| Buffalo Museum of Science | General operations | $2,000 |
| St Francis of Assisi Church | General operations | $2,000 |
| American Legion Post 113 | General operations | $2,000 |
| Rmef | General operations | $1,600 |
| Salvation Army | General operations | $1,500 |
| St Francis High School | General operations | $1,500 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Elma Marilla & Wales | General operations | $1,500 |
| Ride for Roswell | General operations | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- M William Boller
- Thomas F Hewner
- Ronald L Jaros
Questions people ask
Does ELSIE P AND LUCIUS B McCOWAN PRIVATE FOUNDATION accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does ELSIE P AND LUCIUS B McCOWAN PRIVATE FOUNDATION give?
$238,450 in tax year 2025, across 87 grants, with a typical grant of $1,300.
Who runs ELSIE P AND LUCIUS B McCOWAN PRIVATE FOUNDATION?
Its 2025 filing lists M William Boller (Trustee), Thomas F Hewner (Trustee) and Ronald L Jaros (Trustee).
What does ELSIE P AND LUCIUS B McCOWAN PRIVATE FOUNDATION fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, health and environment and conservation.