Cowtown Skate
Cowtown s.k.a.t.e. Is dedicated to expanding access to physical, mental, and social health benefits of skateboarding. Through resource development and capacity building, our work provides goods, education, and support to youth in underserved communities.
Cowtown Skate at a glance
In short: Cowtown Skate gave $13K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $13,134
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- Average grant
- $6,567
- Median grant
- $6,567
- Total assets
- $428,467
- +10.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Washington (59% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated November 2026.
Who Cowtown Skate funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Skate Like a Girl ($8K). Together the top 2 received $13K.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $13K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Skate Like a Girl Seattle, WA | Program Support | $7,743 |
| Montana Skatepark Association Missoula, MT | Program Support | $5,391 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $428,467 | $223,436 | $184,773 | $13,134 | 2 |
| 2024 | $389,549 | $329,023 | $191,763 | — | — |
| 2023 | $252,289 | $319,262 | $262,321 | — | — |
| 2022 | $195,348 | $186,983 | $155,151 | — | — |
| 2021 | $163,516 | $133,426 | $84,683 | — | — |
| 2020 | $114,773 | $140,510 | $45,828 | — | — |
About Cowtown Skate
Based on IRS filings
Cowtown Skate is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Tempe, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $428K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $13K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Cowtown Skate is led by Katherine Betsy, Executive Director on the 2025 filing; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Katherine Betsy
Executive Director
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$28K (2025)
Trent Martin
President
President & Executive Director → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura Martin
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shane Reddy
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Caraway
Board Member
Board Member → Director, 2023
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jacob Meders
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Adam Lopez Falk (2023–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Ed Cox Jr. (2020–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Charles Darr (2022–2023) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $28K, to Katherine Betsy (Executive Director (As of AUG 2025)).
Frequently asked questions about Cowtown Skate
How much does Cowtown Skate give each year?
Cowtown Skate gave $13K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Cowtown Skate?
Cowtown Skate reported $428K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $223K.
What is Cowtown Skate?
Cowtown Skate is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Tempe, AZ. It holds $428K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Cowtown Skate operate?
Cowtown Skate has awarded grants in Montana, Washington.
What is Cowtown Skate's EIN?
Cowtown Skate's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2872912. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 16, 2026)
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