S H COWELL FOUNDATION
San Francisco, CA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
94-1392803
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Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
San Francisco, CA, US
•
501(c)3
•
EIN
94-1392803
•
•
Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
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The S H Cowell Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that paid out a total of $5.2 million in grants to 225 grantees in 2024, with a significant focus on California, Nevada, and Virginia. The foundation is currently open for unsolicited proposals, inviting prospective applicants to review the 'How to Apply' section of their profile page to assess fit for funding opportunities.
Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

ON THE MOVE
$2.6M
7%

SOMOS MAYFAIR INC
$1.2M
3%
BUTTE COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION
$845K
2%
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Total No. of Grants
71
Median 1st year grant
$4.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$20.2K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to S H COWELL FOUNDATION?
Yes. S H COWELL FOUNDATION accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting their website.
Where does S H COWELL FOUNDATION give?
S H COWELL FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, Nevada, and Virginia. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are S H COWELL FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from S H COWELL FOUNDATION fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $4,500. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does S H COWELL FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, S H COWELL FOUNDATION awarded about 70 grants, totaling nearly $5.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did S H COWELL FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, S H COWELL FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 220 grantees. Recent grantees include ON THE MOVE, SOMOS MAYFAIR INC, and BUTTE COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to S H COWELL FOUNDATION?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting S H COWELL FOUNDATION’s website.
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