Bowen H and Janice Arthur McCoy
Bowen H and Janice Arthur McCoy is a private foundation based in Glendale, California. In 2025, it reported 19 grants totaling $1,435,000, with listed grant purposes including education, social services, religion, and arts and culture.
Bowen H and Janice Arthur McCoy at a glance
In short: Bowen H and Janice Arthur McCoy gave $1.4M across 19 grants in 2025 (avg $76K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 5% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,435,000
- +13.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 19
- -5.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $75,526
- +18.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $10,824,460
- -1.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 5% first-time grantees (1 of 19, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (56% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Bowen H and Janice Arthur McCoy
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3239 North Verdugo Road, Glendale, CA 91208-1633
Phone: (818) 249-2085
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bowen H and Janice Arthur McCoy funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Haverford College ($800K). Together the top 10 received $1.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
100 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 64 grants of 100 (64%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, recipient-state shares of grant dollars were Pennsylvania, 56%; California, 32%; Massachusetts, 7%; Georgia, 2%; and New York, 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Bowen H and Janice Arthur McCoy open to new grantees?
5%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 19 grantees (5%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $800K; repeat grants $35K. How we count
Medians: $800K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 95% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 33% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 92% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $710K (2020) to $1.4M (2025). In 2025 it made 19 grants totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Haverford College Haverford, PA | Educational | $800,000 |
| Stanford University - Undesignated Stanford, CA | Educational | $205,000 |
| American Red Cross Los Angeles, CA | Social Services | $50,000 |
| Brentwood Presbyterian Church Los Angeles, CA | Religion | $50,000 |
| Harvard University - Business School Boston, MA | Educational | $50,000 |
| Harvard University Boston, MA | Educational | $50,000 |
| Los Angeles Philharmonic Association Los Angeles, CA | Arts and Culture | $50,000 |
| Berry College Mt Berry, GA | Educational | $25,000 |
| CASA of Los Angeles Monterey Park, CA | Educational | $25,000 |
| Library Foundation of Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | Arts and Culture | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,824,460 | $1,453,917 | $1,617,832 | $1,435,000 | 19 | $1,436,474 | $1,287,721 | $1,555,493 |
| 2024 | $10,989,044 | $1,065,689 | $1,424,910 | $1,270,000 | 20 | $1,270,435 | $917,046 | $1,395,449 |
| 2023 | $11,348,265 | $219,928 | $1,269,355 | $1,140,000 | 21 | $1,140,475 | $138,331 | $1,147,450 |
| 2022 | $12,444,503 | $285,576 | $1,226,434 | $1,075,000 | 20 | $1,077,154 | $163,883 | $1,162,203 |
| 2021 | $13,335,534 | $1,479,339 | $1,483,013 | $1,300,000 | 20 | $1,303,855 | $1,347,794 | $1,277,546 |
| 2020 | $13,339,208 | $6,105,317 | $808,773 | $710,000 | 21 | — | $1,250,134 | $687,851 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bowen H and Janice Arthur McCoy reported a distributable amount of $1.6M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for educational institutions, arts and culture, social services, and religious organizations. Among its grantees, the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association says its programs aim to inspire and strengthen communities through performances, media initiatives, and learning programs. CASA of Los Angeles says it mobilizes volunteers to advocate for children who have experienced abuse and neglect. Berry College describes itself as a liberal arts college combining academic study with work experience, spiritual and moral growth, and service. DIY Girls says it supports girls’ and gender-expansive youths’ interest and success in technology, engineering, and making; School on Wheels says it enhances educational opportunities for children experiencing homelessness.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 19 grants totaling $1,435,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $800,000, with a median grant of $25,000. The largest grants listed were $800,000 to Haverford College for educational purposes and $205,000 to Stanford University for educational purposes. Other notable grants included $50,000 each to the American Red Cross, Brentwood Presbyterian Church, Harvard University, Harvard University Business School, and the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association. CASA of Los Angeles and Berry College each received $25,000; DIY Girls and School on Wheels each received $10,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Bowen H Mc Coy, Anne Mc Coy, Elizabeth Mc Coy Chen, Katherine Chen, and Justin Chen as trustees.
Bowen H and Janice Arthur McCoy's 2025 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Anne Mc Coy
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bowen H. Mc Coy
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Mc Coy Chen
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katherine Chen
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Justin Chen
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Katherine Cheneffective (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Bowen H and Janice Arthur McCoy
How much does Bowen H and Janice Arthur McCoy give each year?
Bowen H and Janice Arthur McCoy gave $1.4M across 19 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.3M across 20 grants.
What is Bowen H and Janice Arthur McCoy's typical grant size?
Bowen H and Janice Arthur McCoy's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $75,526, across 19 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Bowen H and Janice Arthur McCoy that year got $800K on average.
Where does Bowen H and Janice Arthur McCoy give grants?
Bowen H and Janice Arthur McCoy gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (32%) and Massachusetts (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (5 grants) and Boston, MA (2 grants).
Does Bowen H and Janice Arthur McCoy give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 19 grants with a stated purpose on Bowen H and Janice Arthur McCoy's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational" (11 grants) and "Social Services" (3 grants).
Who are Bowen H and Janice Arthur McCoy's largest grantees?
Bowen H and Janice Arthur McCoy's largest 2025 grantees include Haverford College ($800,000), Stanford University - Undesignated ($205,000) and American Red Cross ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Bowen H and Janice Arthur McCoy?
Bowen H and Janice Arthur McCoy reported $10.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.6M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Bowen H and Janice Arthur McCoy fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for educational institutions, arts and culture, social services, and religious organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bowen H and Janice Arthur McCoy?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Bowen H and Janice Arthur McCoy's EIN?
Bowen H and Janice Arthur McCoy's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4247192. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Bowen H and Janice Arthur McCoy accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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