Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Geography

  • The Cowden Foundation supports organizations that serve the residents of Kansas City, Missouri.

Other requirements

  • Grant requests for general operating support and program support will be considered.

Not eligible / not funded

  • Not eligible: However, requests for capital support are not considered.
  • Not eligible: Grant requests for capital support will not be considered.

Overview

The Louetta M. It offers grants for general operating and program support, with a duration of one year. However, requests for capital support are not considered. This foundation is committed to fostering impactful programs that benefit the local community and promote quality services.

Guidelines
Grants from the Foundation are 1 year in duration.

Eligibility

The Cowden Foundation supports organizations that serve the residents of Kansas City, Missouri.Grant requests for general operating support and program support will be considered.

Ineligibility

Grant requests for capital support will not be considered.

What Louetta M Cowden Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025

Grants in 2025
21
Total given
$647K
Median grant
$25K
Range
$7,000–$55K
  • By dollars: Missouri 100%. Top recipient cities: Kansas City, MO; Independence, MO; Platte City, MO.
  • 14% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 24% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Metropolitan Arts Council of Greater · Kansas City, MO

    Support audience

    $55K

  • Nelson Gallery Foundation · Kansas City, MO

    Museum school & community

    $55K

  • Boys Club of Greater Kansas City · Kansas City, MO

    Project learn: academic

    $50K

  • Alphapointe · Kansas City, MO

    Comprehensive

    $50K

  • Harry S Truman Children's · Independence, MO

    Healthy support for

    $50K

IRS Form 990-PF, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Education
  • Healthcare
  • Human services
  • Arts
  • Operating support

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