Cowan Slavin Foundation Inc
Cowan Slavin Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Its 2025 filing reports 11 grants totaling $166,500 to charitable organizations in North Carolina, New York, Michigan, and California.
Cowan Slavin Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Cowan Slavin Foundation Inc gave $167K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $15K), top state North Carolina. 55% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $166,500
- +344.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +175.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $15,136
- +61.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $4,993,989
- +8.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 55% first-time grantees (6 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (31% 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 Cowan Slavin Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. It states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4507 Columbine Ct, Charlotte, NC 28226
Phone: (734) 834-8884
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Cowan Slavin Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Waterside Workshop ($25K). Together the top 10 received $159K.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 34 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in North Carolina (31%), New York (25%), Michigan (24%), and California (20%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Cowan Slavin Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
55%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 11 grantees (55%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $15K; repeat grants $15K. How we count
Medians: $14K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 9% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 98% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 125% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $33K (2021) to $167K (2025). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $167K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Waterside Workshop Berkeley, CA | Support for Street Level Cycles Program | $25,000 |
| Shades of Pink Foundation Birmingham, MI | Support for Breast Cancer Patients | $25,000 |
| Cumbe Center for African and Diaspora Dance Brooklyn, NY | Support for Dance and Education Program | $20,000 |
| Feeding Charlotte Charlotte, NC | Support for Food Program | $15,000 |
| Soaring Unlimited Eaton Rapids, MI | Support for Women's Health Center | $15,000 |
| Life Connections of the Carolinas Charlotte, NC | Support for Youth Training Initiatives | $15,000 |
| Undiscovered Works New York, NY | Support for Theater Program | $12,000 |
| Carolina Breast Friends Charlotte, NC | Support for Breast Cancer Resource and Support Group | $12,000 |
| Communities for Healing and Justice New York, NY | Support for Photography Workshop | $10,000 |
| Charlotte Center for the Literary Arts Charlotte, NC | Support for Writer in Residence | $10,000 |
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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 | $4,993,989 | $978 | $339,132 | $166,500 | 11 | $310,732 | $73,823 | $249,224 |
| 2024 | $4,626,065 | $875,686 | $230,195 | $37,500 | 4 | $210,926 | $856,417 | $201,080 |
| 2023 | $4,145,943 | $121,051 | $170,521 | $37,500 | 5 | $156,444 | $106,947 | $188,290 |
| 2022 | $3,888,158 | $80,565 | $236,332 | $84,000 | 10 | $217,883 | $62,037 | $197,665 |
| 2021 | $4,089,174 | $466,232 | $162,055 | $32,500 | 4 | — | $453,436 | $184,573 |
| 2020 | $3,352,713 | $35,170 | $227,865 | $91,000 | 11 | — | $96,268 | $167,861 |
| 2019 | $3,451,082 | $-470,296 | $190,216 | $52,500 | 7 | — | $102,737 | $163,921 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Cowan Slavin Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $249K 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
The available filings do not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants supported organizations working in areas including breast cancer assistance and resources, food programs, youth and family programming, dance education, theater, photography, cycling, and literary arts.
Among the grantees, Shades of Pink Foundation says it provides temporary financial assistance to patients experiencing financial distress because of a breast cancer diagnosis. Feeding Charlotte says it redirects surplus prepared food to nonprofits that feed people experiencing hunger. Life Connections of the Carolinas says it develops programs to help youth and families find solutions within themselves and their communities. Carolina Breast Friends describes itself as a resource and support group for breast cancer survivors, and Womens Cancer Resource Center says it improves equitable access to cancer information, support, and care.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation awarded 11 grants totaling $166,500. Grant amounts ranged from $7,500 to $25,000, with a median of $15,000.
Notable 2025 grants included $25,000 to Waterside Workshop for its Street Level Cycles program and $25,000 to Shades of Pink Foundation for breast cancer patients. Other grants included $20,000 to Cumbe Center for African and Diaspora Dance for dance and education; $15,000 each to Feeding Charlotte for its food program, Soaring Unlimited for a women’s health center, and Life Connections of the Carolinas for youth training initiatives; and $12,000 to Carolina Breast Friends for a breast cancer resource and support group.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Marjorie Slavin Bovee as president and Andrea Weinstein as vice president. Directors listed are Matthew Herson, Emily Weinstein, Jane Herson, Lauren Blacker, Jessica Weinstein, Nick Patton, and Bernard Weinstein.
Cowan Slavin Foundation Inc is led by Marjorie Slavin Bovee, President since 2021 (on filings since 2019); all 9 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Marjorie Slavin Bovee
President
President & Executive Officer → President, 2021
On filings since 2019
30 hrs/week
$63K (2019) → $70K (2025)
Emily Weinstein
Director
On filings since 2019
30 hrs/week
$17K (2019) → $61K (2025)
Jane Herson
Director
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
$600 (2019) → $575 (2025)
Jessica Weinstein
Director
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
$600 (2019) → $575 (2025)
Matthew Herson
Director
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
$600 (2019) → $575 (2025)
Lauren Blacker
Director
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
$575 (2021) → $575 (2025)
Nick Patton
Director
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
$575 (2022) → $575 (2025)
Bernard Weinstein
Director
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
$575 (2024) → $575 (2025)
Andrea Weinstein
Vice President
Vice President & Director → Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
$3K (2019) → $3K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: David Bovee (2019–2020) — Chairman & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $70K, to Marjorie Slavin Bovee (President). 9 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Cowan Slavin Foundation Inc
How much does Cowan Slavin Foundation Inc give each year?
Cowan Slavin Foundation Inc gave $167K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $38K across 4 grants.
What is Cowan Slavin Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Cowan Slavin Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $15,136, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Cowan Slavin Foundation Inc that year got $15K on average.
Where does Cowan Slavin Foundation Inc give grants?
Cowan Slavin Foundation Inc's top state is North Carolina, with 31% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (25%) and Michigan (24%). The most frequent recipient cities were Charlotte, NC (4 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Cowan Slavin Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Cowan Slavin Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Cowan Slavin Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Cowan Slavin Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Waterside Workshop ($25,000), Shades of Pink Foundation ($25,000) and Cumbe Center for African and Diaspora Dance ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Cowan Slavin Foundation Inc?
Cowan Slavin Foundation Inc reported $5.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $311K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $249K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Cowan Slavin Foundation Inc fund?
The available filings do not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants supported organizations working in areas including breast cancer assistance and resources, food programs, youth and family programming, dance education, theater, photography, cycling, and literary arts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Cowan Slavin Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Cowan Slavin Foundation Inc's EIN?
Cowan Slavin Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6130077. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Cowan Slavin Foundation Inc 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
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 9, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 20, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 16, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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