Cowan Slavin Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Cowan Slavin Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Charlotte, North Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $166,500 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $25,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$166,500
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$5.0 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was up from $37,500 the year before.
100% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $37,500 | 5 | $4.1 million |
| 2023 | $37,500 | 4 | $4.6 million |
| 2024 | $166,500 | 11 | $5.0 million |
How to apply
Cowan Slavin 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 Cowan Slavin Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 4 | $52,000 |
| New York | 3 | $42,000 |
| Michigan | 2 | $40,000 |
| California | 2 | $32,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Waterside Workshop | Support for street level cycles program | $25,000 |
| Shades of Pink Foundation | Support for breast cancer patients | $25,000 |
| Cumbe Center for African and Diaspora Dance | Support for dance and education program | $20,000 |
| Feeding Charlotte | Support for food program | $15,000 |
| Soaring Unlimited | Support for women's health center | $15,000 |
| Life Connections of the Carolinas | Support for youth training initiatives | $15,000 |
| Undiscovered Works | Support for theater program | $12,000 |
| Carolina Breast Friends | Support for breast cancer resource and support group | $12,000 |
| Communities for Healing and Justice | Support for photography workshop | $10,000 |
| Charlotte Center for the Literary Arts | Support for writer in residence | $10,000 |
| Womens Cancer Resource Center | Support for cancer patient navigation program | $7,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Marjorie Slavin Bovee
- Andrea Weinstein
- Matthew Herson
- Emily Weinstein
- Jane Herson
- Lauren Blacker
- Jessica Weinstein
- Nick Patton
- Bernard Weinstein
Questions people ask
Does Cowan Slavin Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Cowan Slavin Foundation Inc give?
$166,500 in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Cowan Slavin Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Marjorie Slavin Bovee (President), Andrea Weinstein (Vice President), Matthew Herson (Director) and Emily Weinstein (Director) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Cowan Slavin Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and arts and culture.