Faye L & William L Cowden Charitable
The Faye L & William L Cowden Charitable Foundation is a private foundation established in 1988 and based in San Antonio, Texas. The foundation operates as a non-operating foundation with a primary focus on supporting charitable organizations in Texas through strategic grantmaking.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$11.5M
+2.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$523K
-15.8% YoY
Grant Count
59
-15.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$9K
-0.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is to provide giving to Texas organizations that direct their activities toward:
- The health, medical care, treatment, and rehabilitation of children, including related medical research
- Education of children and young adults, and the provision of special educational opportunities for young persons otherwise unable to afford them
- The prevention of cruelty to children or animals
- The protection and preservation of wildlife and natural areas
Grantmaking
Awards must be used in the state of Texas and made to qualified organizations that meet the foundation's focus areas.
Grant Range
approximately $8,000
Average Grant
approximately $8,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grantmaking is concentrated in Texas, with all awards required to benefit organizations operating within the state.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Current Financial Position (2024):
- Total assets: $11.2–$11.5 million
- Total revenues: $775,646
- Total expenses: $753,343
- Total liabilities: $0
- Annual income: $2.3 million
Tax Status:
- EIN: 74-6359520
- Designated as a 501(c)(3) organization
- Tax-exempt since September 1988
- Contributions are tax-deductible
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $11,483,176 | $11,189,741 | $11,167,438 |
| Revenue | $972,440 | $775,646 | $766,944 |
| Expenses | $679,005 | $753,343 | $818,460 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $592,987 | $682,456 | $736,826 |
| Net Investment Income | $902,043 | $713,144 | $706,546 |
| Distributable Amount | $711,101 | $645,676 | $633,743 |
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 2025
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Faye L & William L Cowden Charitable
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is governed by one officer or trustee. Broadway Bank Trust Department serves as the principal officer.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BROADWAY BANK | TRUSTEE | 10 | $136,007 |
Contact Information
- Phone: 210-283-6500
- Address: PO Box 17001, San Antonio, TX 78217-0001
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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