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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 46-5305956

Colten Cowell Foundation

A private foundation in Chandler, AZ. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 146 grants and $384,870 paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

6 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $384,870

    Grants listed
    146
    Assets, end of year
    $19,789,147

  • Tax year 2023

    $158,000

    Grants listed
    53
    Assets, end of year
    $17,338,518

  • Tax year 2022

    $158,000

    Grants listed
    52
    Assets, end of year
    $15,049,244

  • Tax year 2021

    $0

    Grants listed
    0
    Assets, end of year
    $10,069,165

  • Tax year 2020

    $0

    Grants listed
    0
    Assets, end of year
    $8,543,162

  • Tax year 2019

    $0

    Grants listed
    0
    Assets, end of year
    $5,836,553

Grants paid in 2024

146 grants, largest first

As listed on the return. Grants to individuals show as “Individual”, with purpose and amount only.

  1. Hopekids ArizonaScottsdale, AZ

    Human services

    $34,000
  2. Childrens Cancer NetworkChandler, AZ

    Human services

    $30,500
  3. Arizona Cancer Foundation for ChildrenScottsdale, AZ

    Human services

    $26,000
  4. Hopekids NTXKeller, TX

    Human services

    $16,000
  5. Best Buddies ArizonaPhoenix, AZ

    Human services

    $14,500
  6. Neeley's Chronic JoyQueen Creek, AZ

    Human services

    $12,500
  7. Raising Special KidsPhoenix, AZ

    Human services

    $12,500
  8. Amanda Hope Rainbow AngelsPhoenix, AZ

    Human services

    $12,000
  9. Feeding MattersPhoenix, AZ

    Human services

    $8,500
  10. Billy's PlacePeoria, AZ

    Human services

    $8,000
  11. Gigis PlayhouseScottsdale, AZ

    Human services

    $8,000
  12. Hopekids KCKansas City, MO

    Human services

    $8,000
  13. Hopekids MNEden Prairie, MN

    Human services

    $8,000
  14. Lilys PadTempe, AZ

    Human services

    $8,000
  15. Sharing DSGilbert, AZ

    Human services

    $8,000
  16. Home of the HomiesMesa, AZ

    Human services

    $6,000
  17. Hopekids TNNashville, TN

    Human services

    $6,000
  18. Arizona Animal WelfarePhoenix, AZ

    Animal welfare

    $5,000
  19. Habitat for HumanityPhoenix, AZ

    Human services

    $5,000
  20. Students Supporting Brain Tumor ResearchScottsdale, AZ

    Human services

    $5,000
  21. The Open TablePhoenix, AZ

    Human services

    $5,000
  22. Valleywise Health FoundationPhoenix, AZ

    Human services

    $5,000
  23. Campbells Crew CaresQueen Creek, AZ

    Human services

    $4,500
  24. Joy BusPhoenix, AZ

    Human services

    $4,500
  25. Believe I Can AcademyTempe, AZ

    Human services

    $4,000
  26. Down Syndrome NetworkTempe, AZ

    Human services

    $4,000
  27. Gye DiQueen Creek, AZ

    Human services

    $4,000
  28. Hopekids CoDenver, CO

    Human services

    $4,000
  29. Hopekids NCCharlotte, NC

    Human services

    $4,000
  30. Michael Phelps FoundationLitchfield PK, AZ

    Human services

    $2,500
  31. Patsy Reeve FoundationPhoenix, AZ

    Human services

    $2,500
  32. Andy Hulls Sunshine FoundationPhoenix, AZ

    Human services

    $2,000
  33. Anthem Cares Through ServiceAnthem, AZ

    Human services

    $2,000
  34. Arizona Autism UnitedPhoenix, AZ

    Human services

    $2,000
  35. Armer FoundationPhoenix, AZ

    Human services

    $2,000
  36. Az Faith and FamiliesPeoria, AZ

    Human services

    $2,000
  37. Baller Dream FoundationScottsdale, AZ

    Human services

    $2,000
  38. Banner ThunderbirdGlendale, AZ

    Human services

    $2,000
  39. Believe Beyond AbilityGilbert, AZ

    Human services

    $2,000
  40. CandlelightersTucson, AZ

    Human services

    $2,000
  41. Candlelighters NYCNew York City, NY

    Human services

    $2,000
  42. ChampMesa, AZ

    Human services

    $2,000
  43. Christian Family CarePhoenix, AZ

    Human services

    $2,000
  44. Faith Above FactsSurprise, AZ

    Human services

    $2,000
  45. Friends for LifeGilbert, AZ

    Human services

    $2,000
  46. I Got This FoundationGlendale, AZ

    Human services

    $2,000
  47. Icing SmilesLaurel, MD

    Human services

    $2,000
  48. Lighthouse for HopeScottsdale, AZ

    Human services

    $2,000
  49. Make-A-WishScottsdale, AZ

    Human services

    $2,000
  50. Miracle LeagueScottsdale, AZ

    Human services

    $2,000
  51. Occ Power (oasis Food Pantry)Scottsdale, AZ

    Human services

    $2,000
  52. Oi FoundationPhiladelphia, PA

    Human services

    $2,000
  53. Parent Project Muscular DistrophyWashington, DC

    Human services

    $2,000
  54. Phoenix Childrens HospitalPhoenix, AZ

    Human services

    $2,000
  55. Special OlympicsPhoenix, AZ

    Human services

    $2,000
  56. Suzy FoundationTempe, AZ

    Human services

    $2,000
  57. Young Life CapernaumPhoenix, AZ

    Human services

    $2,000
  58. Marleys MuttsTehachapi, CA

    Human services

    $1,500
  59. Stamina FoundationLouisville, KY

    Human services

    $1,500
  60. Individual

    Superhero outreach - laptops for education

    $1,099
  61. Individual

    Superhero outreach - laptops for education

    $1,099
  62. Individual

    Superhero outreach - laptops for education

    $1,099
  63. Individual

    Superhero outreach - laptops for education

    $1,099
  64. Individual

    Superhero outreach - laptops for education

    $1,099
  65. Individual

    Superhero outreach - laptops for education

    $1,099
  66. Individual

    Superhero outreach - laptops for education

    $1,099
  67. Individual

    Superhero outreach - laptops for education

    $1,099
  68. Individual

    Superhero outreach - laptops for education

    $1,099
  69. Individual

    Superhero outreach - laptops for education

    $1,099
  70. Individual

    Superhero outreach - laptops for education

    $1,099
  71. Individual

    Superhero outreach - laptops for education

    $1,099
  72. Individual

    Superhero outreach - laptops for education

    $1,099
  73. Individual

    Superhero outreach - laptops for education

    $1,099
  74. Individual

    Superhero outreach - laptops for education

    $1,099
  75. Individual

    Superhero outreach - laptops for education

    $1,099
  76. Individual

    Superhero outreach - laptops for education

    $1,099
  77. Individual

    Superhero outreach - laptops for education

    $1,099
  78. Individual

    Superhero outreach - laptops for education

    $1,099
  79. Individual

    Superhero outreach - laptops for education

    $1,099
  80. Individual

    Superhero outreach - laptops for education

    $1,099
  81. Individual

    Superhero outreach - laptops for education

    $1,099
  82. Individual

    Superhero outreach - laptops for education

    $1,099
  83. Individual

    Superhero outreach - laptops for education

    $1,099
  84. Individual

    Superhero outreach - laptops for education

    $1,099
  85. Individual

    Superhero outreach - laptops for education

    $1,099
  86. Individual

    Superhero outreach - laptops for education

    $1,099
  87. Individual

    Superhero outreach - laptops for education

    $1,099
  88. Individual

    Superhero outreach - laptops for education

    $1,099
  89. Individual

    Superhero outreach - laptops for education

    $1,099
  90. Individual

    Child and family support

    $200
  91. Individual

    Child and family support

    $200
  92. Individual

    Child and family support

    $200
  93. Individual

    Child and family support

    $200
  94. Individual

    Child and family support

    $200
  95. Individual

    Child and family support

    $200
  96. Individual

    Child and family support

    $200
  97. Individual

    Child and family support

    $200
  98. Individual

    Child and family support

    $200
  99. Individual

    Child and family support

    $200
  100. Individual

    Child and family support

    $200
  101. Individual

    Child and family support

    $200
  102. Individual

    Child and family support

    $200
  103. Individual

    Child and family support

    $200
  104. Individual

    Child and family support

    $200
  105. Individual

    Child and family support

    $200
  106. Individual

    Child and family support

    $200
  107. Individual

    Child and family support

    $200
  108. Individual

    Child and family support

    $200
  109. Individual

    Child and family support

    $200
  110. Individual

    Child and family support

    $200
  111. Individual

    Child and family support

    $200
  112. Individual

    Child and family support

    $200
  113. Individual

    Child and family support

    $200
  114. Individual

    Child and family support

    $200
  115. Individual

    Child and family support

    $200
  116. Individual

    Child and family support

    $200
  117. Individual

    Child and family support

    $200
  118. Individual

    Child and family support

    $200
  119. Individual

    Child and family support

    $200
  120. Individual

    Child and family support

    $200
  121. Individual

    Child and family support

    $200
  122. Individual

    Child and family support

    $200
  123. Individual

    Child and family support

    $200
  124. Individual

    Child and family support

    $200
  125. Individual

    Child and family support

    $200
  126. Individual

    Child and family support

    $200
  127. Individual

    Child and family support

    $200
  128. Individual

    Child and family support

    $200
  129. Individual

    Child and family support

    $200
  130. Individual

    Child and family support

    $200
  131. Individual

    Child and family support

    $200
  132. Individual

    Child and family support

    $200
  133. Individual

    Child and family support

    $200
  134. Individual

    Child and family support

    $200
  135. Individual

    Child and family support

    $200
  136. Individual

    Child and family support

    $200
  137. Individual

    Child and family support

    $200
  138. Individual

    Child and family support

    $200
  139. Individual

    Child and family support

    $200
  140. Individual

    Child and family support

    $200
  141. Individual

    Child and family support

    $200
  142. Individual

    Child and family support

    $200
  143. Individual

    Child and family support

    $200
  144. Individual

    Child and family support

    $200
  145. Individual

    Child and family support

    $200
  146. Individual

    Child and family support

    $200

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Health12 grants $83,50046% of the total
  2. Human services10 grants $42,00023% of the total
  3. Public affairs1 grant $26,00014% of the total
  4. Mental health2 grants $10,0006% of the total
  5. Youth development2 grants $10,0006% of the total
  6. Food and agriculture1 grant $4,5002% of the total
  7. 2 other causes2 grants $4,0002% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Arizona47 grants $283,500
  2. Texas1 grant $16,000
  3. Minnesota1 grant $8,000
  4. Missouri1 grant $8,000
  5. Tennessee1 grant $6,000
  6. Colorado1 grant $4,000
  7. North Carolina1 grant $4,000
  8. District of Columbia1 grant $2,000
  9. Maryland1 grant $2,000
  10. New York1 grant $2,000

Officers, directors and trustees

13 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Ericka CowellEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Hours 40Pay $91,438
  • Charles A KellerPRESIDENT/CEO Hours 20Pay $12,000
  • Tim MathewsonVICE PRESIDENT Hours 2Pay $0
  • Sue SavageTREASURER Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Paulina SernaSECRETARY Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Michael KurtenbachDIRECTOR Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Jason MonczkaDIRECTOR Hours 2Pay $0
  • Robyn Nebrich-DudaDIRECTOR Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Josh NunezDIRECTOR Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Bruce St JamesDIRECTOR Hours 5Pay $0
  • Pat McLaughlinDIRECTOR Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Bonnie Reyes-MineoDIRECTOR Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Christian VeraDIRECTOR Hours 0.5Pay $0

The return

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