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EIN 94-1392803

S.H. Cowell Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
9
City
San Francisco
State
California
Year formed
1989
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
T20: Private Foundations
Description
We invest in Northern and Central California communities that are committed to achieving lasting, positive change for children and families living in poverty.
Total revenues
$4,117,798
2023
Total expenses
$8,318,326
2023
Total assets
$118,333,941
2023
Num. employees
9
2023

Program areas at S.H. Cowell Foundation

Federal income tax provison

Grants made by S.H. Cowell Foundation

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
On the Move (OTM)To Sustain the Neighborhood Initiative.$250,000
Butte County Office of EducationTo Support the Launch and Operation of the Center for Learning and Resilience.$150,000
Somos MayfairFor General Operating Support To Design, Implement and Evaluate the Organizations New Strategic Plan.$150,000
...and 51 more grants made totalling $3,241,200

Who funds S.H. Cowell Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
United Way of Northern CaliforniaAssistance for Under-Funded Grass Roots Organizations in Northern California$5,168

Financials for S.H. Cowell Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$2,500
Investment income and dividends$769,176
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$3,346,040
Gross sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$82
Total revenues$4,117,798
Data update history
January 12, 2025
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $5,168 from United Way of Northern California
November 27, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990PF for fiscal year 2023
November 26, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
January 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
January 14, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990PF for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsPrivate foundationsPrivate non-operating foundationsCharities
Issues
No issues found
Characteristics
Provides grantsPartially liquidatedState / local levelTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
425 California St 2025
San Francisco, CA 94104
Metro area
San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA
County
San Francisco County, CA
Website URL
shcowell.org/ 
Phone
(415) 397-0285
IRS details
EIN
94-1392803
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990-PF
Year formed
1989
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
T20: Private Foundations
NAICS code, primary
813211: Grantmaking Foundations
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
000246
FTB Entity ID
1505866
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-07-16
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