GENERAL FUNDING

Grant program by

HARRIET CHENEY COWLES FOUNDATION

Arts and Culture NonprofitsEducation Nonprofits

Last Awarded In

2024

Median Grant

$2,225

Grant Range

$200 – $25,000

States & Territories

7 states

Approach via relationship-building and local introductions rather than cold applications; demonstrate strong alignment with capital/civic arts and education priorities, cultivate connections to trustees or Cowles Company contacts listed on the site, and position proposals as major capital requests that fit the foundation's documented focus.

Website

cowlescompany.com/about-hccfoundation/

Source: Website — Mar 2026

Administrative Contact

Michelle Nielsen

Human Resources

[email protected]

https://careers.cowlesco.com

Administrative Contact

Steve Rector

Partner/Invest, Secretary

[email protected]

Administrative Contact

Stacey Cowles

Trustee, Vice President

[email protected]

Source: Zeffy Agent — Mar 2026, IRS Filing — 2024