Graham J Cowan Foundation Inc
Graham J Cowan Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Orlando, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $12K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $14K.
Graham J Cowan Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Graham J Cowan Foundation Inc gave $14K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $13,553
- +10.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,777
- +10.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,777
- Total assets
- $11,880
- -41.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (99% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Graham J Cowan Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Orlando Health Foundation ($13K). Together the top 2 received $14K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Graham J Cowan Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 119% 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2022) to $14K (2025). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $14K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Orlando Health Foundation Orlando, FL | Medical Research | $13,450 |
| Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep Littleton, CO | Help with Loss of a Baby | $103 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,880 | $29,595 | $38,087 | $13,553 | 2 | $13,553 |
| 2024 | $20,372 | $31,489 | $30,340 | $12,250 | 2 | $12,250 |
| 2023 | $19,019 | $32,663 | $16,445 | $9,400 | 1 | $9,400 |
| 2022 | $3,819 | $17,530 | $16,915 | $6,175 | 1 | $6,175 |
| 2021 | $251 | — | — | — | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Graham J Cowan Foundation Inc is led by Karen Cowan, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Karen Cowan
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Chad Cowan
Vice President
On filings since 2020
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 Graham J Cowan Foundation Inc
How much does Graham J Cowan Foundation Inc give each year?
Graham J Cowan Foundation Inc gave $14K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $12K across 2 grants.
How large is Graham J Cowan Foundation Inc?
Graham J Cowan Foundation Inc reported $12K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $30K.
Where does Graham J Cowan Foundation Inc operate?
Graham J Cowan Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Colorado, Florida.
What is Graham J Cowan Foundation Inc's EIN?
Graham J Cowan Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-4339323. 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 June 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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