The Blue Cow Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in BOSTON, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $96K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$96K
+13.2% YoY
Grant Count
4
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$24K
+13.2% YoY
About The Blue Cow Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Blue Cow Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in BOSTON, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $96K.
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Geographic Focus
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Grant Distribution by State
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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 4 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Rodale Institute ($30,000), Pine Street Inn ($26,200), Buildon - Us Programs ($20,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BUILDON - US PROGRAMS STAMFORD, CT | GENERAL PURPOSES | $20,000 |
| HABITAT FOR HUMANITY GREATER BOSTON BOSTON, MA | GENERAL PURPOSES | $20,000 |
| PINE STREET INN BOSTON, MA | GENERAL PURPOSES | $26,200 |
| RODALE INSTITUTE KUTZTOWN, PA | GENERAL PURPOSES | $30,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAREN VACHON | PRESIDENT | — | — |
| MARK VACHON | SECRETARY | — | — |
| LAUREN VACHON | BOARD MEMBER | — | — |
| PHILIP VACHON | BOARD MEMEBER | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Blue Cow Foundation?
The Blue Cow Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in BOSTON, MA. It holds — in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Blue Cow Foundation operate?
The Blue Cow Foundation has awarded grants in Arkansas, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Michigan, Pennsylvania.
What size grants does The Blue Cow Foundation award?
In 2024, The Blue Cow Foundation awarded 4 grants totaling $96K — an average of about $24K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Blue Cow Foundation's EIN?
The Blue Cow Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-1562708. 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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