Friends of Kowak
Friends of Kowak is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Erie, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $77K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $56K.
Friends of Kowak at a glance
In short: Friends of Kowak gave $56K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $7K). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $55,830
- +24.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- -11.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,979
- +40.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,396
- Total assets
- $77,094
- +28.7% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Friends of Kowak funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Kowak Hospital ($14K). Together the top 5 received $26K.
Organizations only. It also paid 3 grants to individuals ($30,112), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
49 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 49 grants of 49 (100%).
How Friends of Kowak gives
- Giving grew 57% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $17K (2020) to $56K (2025). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $56K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 3 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $30,112 |
| Kowak Hospital | Advancing public health in the form of financial assistance for indigent pediatric patients of Kowak Hospital new neonatal care unit financial and volunteer support for hospital infrastructure maintenance and improvements. | $14,240 |
| St Brigita Catholic Church | Payment of fuel supplement for use of automobile for ministers to visit outlying churches Church Building Renovations and Youth Retreats | $5,394 |
| Baraton School Ltd | To assist with tuition payments other fees and purchase of school supplies for indigent primary school students as administered by school personnel. 3 | $3,398 |
| Loreto Secondary School | To assist with tuition payments other fees and purchase of school supplies for indigent secondary school students chosen by school administration based on need. | $1,401 |
| Angel House School | To assist with tuition payments other fees and purchase of school supplies for indigent secondary school students as administered by school personnel. 2 | $1,285 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $77,094 | $94,914 | $77,710 | $55,830 | 8 | $77,466 | — |
| 2024 | $59,890 | $64,737 | $89,128 | $44,799 | 9 | $89,128 | — |
| 2023 | $84,281 | $74,845 | $64,732 | $45,650 | 11 | $64,732 | — |
| 2022 | $73,929 | $69,353 | $56,728 | $35,651 | 10 | $56,728 | $16 |
| 2021 | $61,304 | $113,536 | $85,100 | $40,795 | 11 | $85,100 | $2 |
| 2020 | $32,868 | $49,635 | $19,244 | $16,581 | 7 | — | $1 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Friends of Kowak is led by Thomas W Scott, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Thomas W Scott
President
On filings since 2020
16 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Henry Lachowski
Board Member
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Montgmery
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Montgomery
Secretary
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 Friends of Kowak
How much does Friends of Kowak give each year?
Friends of Kowak gave $56K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $45K across 9 grants.
What is Friends of Kowak's typical grant size?
Friends of Kowak's median grant in 2025 was $4,396, and its average grant was $6,979, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Does Friends of Kowak give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Friends of Kowak's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Friends of Kowak's largest grantees?
Friends of Kowak's largest 2025 grantees include Kowak Hospital ($14,240), St Brigita Catholic Church ($5,394) and Baraton School Ltd ($3,398), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 3 grants to individuals ($30,112), which are not listed by name. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Friends of Kowak?
Friends of Kowak reported $77K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $95K.
What is Friends of Kowak?
Friends of Kowak is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Erie, CO. It holds $77K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Friends of Kowak's EIN?
Friends of Kowak's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3804239. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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