FAYE L & William L. Cowden Charitable
EIN 746359520 Private FoundationTotal Given 2017–2024
$3.5M
455 grants · $444K avg/year
based on 8 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$8K
typical small grants · $5K–$10K
grant size
37%
supporter · 96/261 multi-year
repeat
$14.5M
Assets (2024)
261
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
TAMMY wheeldon BROADWAY BK TR DPT
Phone
(210) 283-6500
Deadlines
none
How to Apply
applications should be in writing. distributions shall be made only to organizations described in internal revenue code section 170(c)(2), 2055(a)(2) and 2522(a)(2)
Restrictions
awards must be used in the state of texas and made to qualified organizations which direct their activities toward the health, medical care and treatment of children; the education of children and young adults; the prevention of cruelty to children or animals; and the protection and preservation of wildlife and natural areas.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $561K | $12.5M | $651K | 79 |
| 2018 | $563K | $13.0M | $888K | 73 |
| 2019 | $585K | $12.7M | $833K | 67 |
| 2020 | N/A | $11.4M | $661K | N/A |
| 2021 | $543K | $14.6M | $716K | 83 |
| 2023 | $677K | $13.1M | $767K | 83 |
| 2024 | $621K | $14.5M | $776K | 70 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 455 grants on record
Minimum
$750
25th Pctl
$5K
Median
$8K
Average
$8K
75th Pctl
$10K
Maximum
$20K
Geographic Distribution
Texas Counties Served
96.5% of US grants
· Rank #1 of 9 states
$3.4M across
439 grants
15 of 254 counties
Top 10 counties
- 1 Bexar
- 2 Travis
- 3 Kendall
- 4 Guadalupe
- 5 Kerr
- 6 Gillespie
- 7 Kleberg
- 8 Comal
- 9 Harris
- 10 Hays
+5 more
counties
· 5 grants
· $29K
Officers & Directors
BB
Broadway Bank
7+ yrs
Trustee
BB
Broadway Bank
7+ yrs
Trustee
BB
Broadway Bank
7+ yrs
Trustee
BB
Broadway Bank
7+ yrs
Trustee
BB
Broadway Bank
7+ yrs
Trustee
BB
Broadway Bank
7+ yrs
Trustee
BB
Broadway Bank
7+ yrs
Trustee
Grants Awarded (455 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio Humane Society | San Antonio, TX | $20,000 | Charitable | 2023 |
| Children's Association for Maximum Potential | San Antonio, TX | $15,000 | CHARITABLE | 2019 |
| Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas | San Antonio, TX | $15,000 | CHARITABLE | 2019 |
| Kinetic Kids | San Antonio, TX | $15,000 | CHARITABLE | 2019 |
| Samministries | San Antonio, TX | $15,000 | CHARITABLE | 2019 |
| The Childrens Shelter | San Antonio, TX | $15,000 | CHARITABLE | 2019 |
| YMCA of Greater San Antonio | San Antonio, TX | $15,000 | CHARITABLE | 2019 |
| Brighton Center | San Antonio, TX | $15,000 | CHARITABLE | 2019 |
| San Antonio Zoological Society | San Antonio, TX | $15,000 | CHARITABLE | 2019 |
| st peter - st joseph children's home | san antonio, TX | $15,000 | CHARITABLE | 2019 |
| Guardian House | San Antonio, TX | $15,000 | CHARITABLE | 2019 |
| Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas | San Antonio, TX | $15,000 | CHARITABLE | 2024 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of San Antonio | San Antonio, TX | $15,000 | CHARITABLE | 2024 |
| Communities in School of South Central Texas | Austin, TX | $15,000 | Charitable | 2024 |
| Morgans inclusion initiative | San Antonio, TX | $15,000 | Charitable | 2024 |
| Nature Conservancy | San Antonio, TX | $15,000 | Charitable | 2024 |
| Child Advocates of SA | San Antonio, TX | $15,000 | CHARITABLE | 2024 |
| Hill Country Youth Ranch | Ingram, TX | $15,000 | CHARITABLE | 2024 |
| The Childrens Shelter | San Antonio, TX | $15,000 | CHARITABLE | 2017 |
| Humane Society of San Antonio | San Antonio, TX | $15,000 | CHARITABLE | 2017 |
| Clarity Child Guidance Center | San Antonio, TX | $15,000 | CHARITABLE | 2018 |
| Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas | San Antonio, TX | $15,000 | CHARITABLE | 2018 |
| The Childrens Shelter | San Antonio, TX | $15,000 | CHARITABLE | 2018 |
| Humane Society of San Antonio | San Antonio, TX | $15,000 | CHARITABLE | 2018 |
| national audubon society | new york, NY | $15,000 | CHARITABLE | 2018 |
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