C Cowles Community Trust
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various charitable causes, with a notable emphasis on health-related initiatives, particularly cancer research. It provides unrestricted gifts to a range of recipients, including health charities, community service organizations, and human services, reflecting its commitment to enhancing community welfare. The foundation primarily serves organizations that contribute to health and community services, with a significant focus on cancer care and research. Its funding activities indicate a strong engagement with local charities and health institutions.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A regional health or community nonprofit (particularly cancer-related or Greater New Haven area organizations) with local credibility or an existing relationship to the foundation’s trustee or intermediaries.
Good Fit
- • Located in CT or nearby (NY/MA) and serving local communities.
- • Work in health care or cancer-related services and events.
- • Existing relationship with local intermediaries (United Way, chamber, hospitals) or the trustee bank.
- • Experience receiving modest one-time gifts or event sponsorships ($1K–$50K).
Geography
Grants in the latest year went to three states (New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts) and are regionally concentrated rather than national; most dollars in 2024 flowed to a single out-of-state recipient.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded 7–12 recipients per year across the three observed years, with 10 distinct recipients in 2024, indicating a moderate spread of independent local and regional organizations despite dollar concentration in a few large grants.
New Applicants
Although 2024 shows several new recipients, the filings explicitly state grants are made only to preselected organizations and no public application path or contact information is provided, so an unfamiliar applicant is unlikely to enter the portfolio without an invitation or referral.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
