Joyce & Daniel Cowin Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Joyce & Daniel Cowin Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $792,500 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $62,500 and the largest $512,500. 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$792,500
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$62,500
- Largest grant$512,500
- Assets$1.0 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was down from $882,000 the year before.
33% 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 | $1.3 million | 5 | $2.0 million |
| 2024 | $882,000 | 4 | $1.8 million |
| 2025 | $792,500 | 6 | $1.0 million |
How to apply
Joyce & Daniel Cowin 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 Joyce & Daniel Cowin Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 4 | $762,500 |
| California | 1 | $25,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York Historical Society | Charity | $512,500 |
| American Folk Art Museum | Charity | $125,000 |
| The Frick Collection | Charity | $100,000 |
| The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Ctr | Charity | $25,000 |
| Centaur Ai Institute | Charity | $25,000 |
| William Marsh Rice University | Charity | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Joyce B Cowin
- Anita S Rosenbloom
- Justine D Tenney
- Kenneth A Cowin
Questions people ask
Does Joyce & Daniel Cowin Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Joyce & Daniel Cowin Foundation give?
$792,500 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $62,500.
Who runs Joyce & Daniel Cowin Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Joyce B Cowin (President, Chairman), Anita S Rosenbloom (Secretary, General Counsel), Justine D Tenney (Treasurer, Asst Secretary) and Kenneth A Cowin (Vice-President).
What does Joyce & Daniel Cowin Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.