Cowie Family Charitable Trust is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in CHICAGO, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 32 grants totaling $30K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$30K
-1.6% YoY
Grant Count
32
-3.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$937.5
+1.4% YoY
About Cowie Family Charitable Trust
Based on IRS filings
Cowie Family Charitable Trust is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in CHICAGO, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 32 grants totaling $30K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
175 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include St Peters by the Sea Episcopal Church ($10,000), Intar Theater ($3,000), Smith College ($3,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY New York, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $650 |
| BROOKLYN MUSEUM OF ART Brooklyn, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $425 |
| CORNELL JAZZ ENSEMBLES ALUMNI Ithaca, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,715 |
| INTAR THEATER New York, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $3,000 |
| ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE OF BOSTON Boston, MA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| NATURE CONNECTION CONCORD, MA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $200 |
| SMITH COLLEGE NORTHAMPTON, MA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $3,000 |
| ALI FORNEY CENTER New York, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| CAMBA Brooklyn, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,500 |
| CENTER FOR COASTAL STUDIES Provincetown, MA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $250 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT A COWIE | TRUSTEE | 5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cowie Family Charitable Trust?
Cowie Family Charitable Trust is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in CHICAGO, IL. It holds — in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Cowie Family Charitable Trust operate?
Cowie Family Charitable Trust has awarded grants in Alaska, Arkansas, California, District of Columbia, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Rhode Island, Texas, Virginia.
What size grants does Cowie Family Charitable Trust award?
In 2024, Cowie Family Charitable Trust awarded 32 grants totaling $30K — an average of about $937.5 per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Cowie Family Charitable Trust's EIN?
Cowie Family Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-7191705. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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