Cowley Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Cowley Family Foundation is a private foundation in Sandy, Utah. In tax year 2025 it gave $15,757 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $50 and the largest $6,000. 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$15,757
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$50
- Largest grant$6,000
- Assets$245,962
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2025 was down from $16,493 the year before.
13% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $10,114 | 16 | $209,784 |
| 2024 | $16,493 | 19 | $218,313 |
| 2025 | $15,757 | 18 | $245,962 |
How to apply
Cowley Family 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 Cowley Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Utah. It also paid $6,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Utah | 11 | $6,951 |
| Indiana | 1 | $2,499 |
| New York | 4 | $257 |
| Texas | 1 | $50 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Utah State University Scholarship | To create scholarships | $6,000 |
| Nkuringo Education and Community Su | Help school children | $6,000 |
| Church World Service | To help support the charity to build a world where there is enough for all. To transform communities around the world through sustainable response to hunger, poverty, displacement & disaster. | $2,499 |
| Individual | $500 | |
| America Foundation for Suicide Prev | Charity support | $100 |
| Donorschoose | To help teachers with needed supplies to run their classrooms and to benefit the students and inspire teachers to stay in the profession. | $57 |
| Community Nursing Services | Support services | $51 |
| Escalera Foundation | Support charity to achieve equitable education for indigeneous students in mexico | $50 |
| Guadalupe School | Support school | $50 |
| Make A Wish Foundation | Charity support | $50 |
| Cambodia Job Foundation | Support charity to create jobs in cambodia and improve the standard of living | $50 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Charity support | $50 |
| Days for Girls | Charity support | $50 |
| Individual | Charity support | $50 |
| Tunnels to Towers Foundation | Charity support | $50 |
| Susan G Komen for the Cure | Charity support | $50 |
| Utah Food Bank | Charity support | $50 |
| Salt Lake Education Foundation | Support the charity which helps every student in salt lake city school district to achieve their goals | $50 |
Officers and trustees
- Jon K Cowley
- Margo W Cowley
Questions people ask
Does Cowley Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Cowley Family Foundation give?
$15,757 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $50.
Who runs Cowley Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jon K Cowley (Trustee) and Margo W Cowley (Trustee).
What does Cowley Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and food and hunger.