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MORRIS & RUTH B COWAN FOUNDATION INC

NEW YORK, NY · EIN 134067362 · Form 990PF · FY2025 · NTEE T21 · Philanthropy & Grantmaking · Micro (<$100K)
revenue
$35
expenses
$4K
net assets
$-35K
employees
profile · synthesized from sources

MORRIS & RUTH B COWAN FOUNDATION INC is a private foundation based in New York that makes grants to support social and economic empowerment, education, and services for underserved populations. The foundation funds nonprofit organizations working with youth, women, Native Americans, immigrants, and refugees, with a focus on civic engagement, entrepreneurship, and educational access.

named programs · 1 · from sources

What they call their work

General Grantmaking Program
Provides financial support to nonprofit organizations focused on education, youth services, immigrant and refugee integration, Native American rights, and women's civic participation
activities · 9 groups

What they do

  • Interest-Free Loan and Grant Support 1 activity
    • Funding 27 programs in housing, health, education, and community connection
      Funds 27 programs offering opportunities in housing, health, education, and community connection.
  • Women's Rights and Empowerment Grants 1 activity
    • Funding civic engagement opportunities for underserved women
      Funds opportunities for underserved women to participate in civic engagement.
  • Summer Camp Access Scholarships 1 activity
    • Funding educational and recreational services for children
      Funds educational and recreational services for children.
  • Religious Education Support 1 activity
    • Funding educational initiatives
      Funds educational initiatives.
  • Human Rights Advocacy Funding 1 activity
    • Funding legal services for Native Americans
      Funds legal services for Native Americans.
  • Women Entrepreneurs Grant Programs 1 activity
    • Funding programs that empower diverse entrepreneurs
      Funds programs that empower and increase the entrepreneurial capacities of socially and economically diverse women and men.
  • University-Specific Endowment and Program Funding 1 activity
    • Funding research and public education in international studies and global problem solving
      Funds research and public education initiatives focused on international studies and global problem solving.
  • Refugee and Immigrant Resettlement Services 1 activity
    • Funding services for refugees and asylum seekers
      Funds services for refugees and asylum seekers, including support for immigrants and refugee adults in New York City.
  • Public School Support Fundraising 1 activity
    • Funding youth development programs
      Funds programs that enable young people to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens.
financials · form 990PF · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$35
Contributions & grants
Program service revenue
Investment income$35100%
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$4K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out
balance sheet
Total assets$1K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$-35K
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -87.8%
relationships · 10

Who they work with

  • BOYS GIRLS CLUB OF AMERICA Partner — Recipient of a $2,500 grant for educational and recreational services for children
  • BOYS GIRLS CLUB OF SNOHOMISH COUNTY Partner — Recipient of a $2,500 grant to support youth development
  • CORNELL UNIVERSITY Partner — Recipient of a $350 grant for educational purposes
  • GODDARD RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY CENTER Partner — Recipient of a $500 grant to support housing, health, education, and connection programs
  • HIAS Partner — Recipient of a $300 grant for refugee and asylum seeker services
  • NATIVE AMERICAN RIGHTS FUND Partner — Recipient of a $500 grant for legal services to Native Americans
  • RALPH BUNCHE INSTITUTE Partner — Recipient of a $150 grant for research and public education in international studies
  • RENAISSANCE ENTREPRENEURSHIP Partner — Recipient of a $4,500 grant to empower diverse entrepreneurs
  • RIVERSIDE LANGUAGE PROGRAM Partner — Recipient of a $100 grant for services to immigrants and refugees in NYC
  • WOMEN CREATING CHANGE Partner — Recipient of a $200 grant to support civic engagement for underserved women