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S H Cowell Foundation

San Francisco, California  ·  EIN 941392803  ·  Private foundation

S H Cowell Foundation is a private foundation based in San Francisco, California. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $5.0M in grants paid and $133.5M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 287 individual grants from this funder — $21.0M awarded across 2020–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. This public overview includes selected grant examples.

$5.0M
Indexed giving (FY2020)
$133.5M
Assets (FY2020)
287
Grants tracked
2024
Latest grant in this overview

What S H Cowell Foundation funds

S H Cowell Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, arts education, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, criminal justice, and related causes.

Arts & CultureArts EducationCivil Rights & Social JusticeCommunity ImprovementCriminal JusticeEducationEnvironment & ConservationFood & AgricultureHealth CareHigher Education

Populations it has supported include children, families, hispanic communities, indigenous, women girls, youth pop.

childrenfamilieshispanic communitiesindigenouswomen girlsyouth pop

Selected grant examples

Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.

RecipientLocationGrantYear
On the Move
GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
Napa, CA$400K2020
On the Move
TO SUSTAIN THE NEIGHBORHOOD INITIATIVE.
Napa, CA$250K2022
On the Move
TO SUSTAIN THE NEIGHBORHOOD INITIATIVE.
Napa, CA$250K2023

How to apply for funding from S H Cowell Foundation

S H Cowell Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at shcowell.org.

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Frequently asked questions about S H Cowell Foundation

Does S H Cowell Foundation accept grant applications?
S H Cowell Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
What does S H Cowell Foundation fund?
S H Cowell Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include On the Move. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does S H Cowell Foundation give in grants?
S H Cowell Foundation reported $5.0M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $21.0M over 287 grants.
Where is S H Cowell Foundation located?
S H Cowell Foundation is based in San Francisco, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 941392803.
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About this profile. This page is built from S H Cowell Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; Filings describe past activity and arrive with a lag. Financial summaries and grant records can cover different years. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with S H Cowell Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.