C Cowles Community Trust
Preselected recipients only
C Cowles Community Trust is a private foundation in Johnston, Rhode Island. In tax year 2025 it gave $73,250 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $50,000. 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$73,250
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$925,738
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $73,250 the year before.
20% 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 | $19,500 | 7 | $872,845 |
| 2024 | $73,250 | 10 | $881,209 |
| 2025 | $73,250 | 10 | $925,738 |
How to apply
C Cowles Community Trust 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 C Cowles Community Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1 | $50,000 |
| Connecticut | 8 | $20,750 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | Unrestricted gift | $50,000 |
| United Way of Greater New Haven | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce | Unrestricted gift | $4,000 |
| Music Under the Stars Inc | Unrestricted gift | $2,750 |
| Gaylord Specialty Healthcare | Unrestricted gift | $2,500 |
| The Madison Foundation N2N | Unrestricted gift | $2,500 |
| The Steinman Foundation | Unrestricted gift | $2,500 |
| Smilow Cancer Hospital | 15th annual closer to free | $1,500 |
| Marcum Foundation | General charitable | $1,500 |
| North Haven Lions Charities Inc | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Citizens Bank N A
Questions people ask
Does C Cowles Community Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does C Cowles Community Trust give?
$73,250 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs C Cowles Community Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Citizens Bank N A (Trustee).
What does C Cowles Community Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health.