Bower Foundation is a private corporation based in RIDGELAND, MS. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1975. It holds total assets of $119.7M. Annual income is reported at $13M. The foundation operates in the area of health. According to available records, Bower Foundation has made 57 grants totaling $14.1M, with a median grant of $120K. The foundation has distributed between $4.4M and $5.1M annually from 2020 to 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $2M, with an average award of $247K. The foundation has supported 21 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Mississippi and Massachusetts. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Bower Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of health. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 57 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MS, MA.
Bower Foundation has distributed a total of $14.1M across 57 grants. The median grant size is $120K, with an average of $247K. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $2M.
Bower Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Bower Foundation is headquartered in RIDGELAND, MS. While based in MS, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anne Travis | CEO/BOARD VI | $283K | $28K | $311K |
| Cheryl Lee Sykes | DIRECTOR | $15K | $0 | $15K |
| Walter Neely Phd | DIRECTOR | $15K | $0 | $15K |
| Ralph Didlake Md | DIRECTOR | $14K | $0 | $14K |
| William S Painter | DIRECTOR | $12K | $0 | $12K |
Total Giving
$6.7M
Total Assets
$113.2M
Fair Market Value
$111.8M
Net Worth
$108.7M
Grants Paid
$5.7M
Contributions
$0
Net Investment Income
$2.2M
Distribution Amount
$5.2M
Total: $0
Total Grants
57
Total Giving
$14.1M
Average Grant
$247K
Median Grant
$120K
Unique Recipients
21
Most Common Grant
$100K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center For Mississippi HeFUNDING GRANT FOR CMHP MISSION | Jackson, MS | $446K | 2022 |
| Inspire Health IncOPERATING BUDGET | Ridgeland, MS | $100K | 2022 |
| University Of Ms Medical CenterBLDG STRONG FUTURE FOR NURSING IN MS | Jackson, MS | $2M | 2022 |
| Women'S Foundation Of MississippiTRAINING & GRAD HEALTH CARE WRKFORCE | Jackson, MS | $616K | 2022 |
| Converge IncFAMILY PLANNING VIA CLIN PL/TELEHEAL |
| John Bower Md |
| BOARD PRESID |
| $11K |
| $0 |
| $11K |
| Jackson, MS |
| $317K |
| 2022 |
| Mississippi University For WomenMUW NURSE SCHOLARSHIPS | Columbus, MS | $250K | 2022 |
| Direct Grant Expenses - VEXPENSES RELATED TO DIRECT GRANTS | Jackson, MS | $245K | 2022 |
| Boston Medical CenterSUSTAINING BABY FRIENDLY INIT-V 2 | Boston, MA | $192K | 2022 |
| Mha Health Research Educ FoundatiHS NURSE AID MENTORSHIP 2017-2022 | Jackson, MS | $143K | 2022 |
| Delta State UniversitySUMMER NURSING PROFESSION PROG | Cleveland, MS | $139K | 2022 |
| Ms Gulf Coast Community CollegeNEW TECHNICAL & HEALTHCARE WORKFORCE | Perkinston, MS | $100K | 2022 |
| Mississippi Department Of EducationMOVE TO LEARN 2022-2023 | Jackson, MS | $80K | 2022 |
| University Of Southern MsBLDG PATHWAY TO LICENSURE & EMPLOY | Hattiesburg, MS | $78K | 2022 |
| Mothers Milk Bank Of MsOUTREACH COORDINATOR | Flowood, MS | $2K | 2022 |
| Magnolia Speech SchoolBUILDING HOPE-NEW SCHOOL | Jackson, MS | $250K | 2021 |
| Mississippi News Information CorpENHANCING HEALTH & HEALTH POLICY FOC | Ridgeland, MS | $229K | 2021 |
| Boston Medical Center-ChampsPLAN FOR MASS DISTR -BREASTFEEDING | Boston, MA | $30K | 2021 |
| Ms University For Women FoundationSIMULATION H CARE FACILITY & LAB | Columbus, MS | $5K | 2021 |
| Jackson Free ClinicDENTAL CLINIC EXPANSION | Jackson, MS | $2K | 2021 |
| University Of MississippiELEMENTARY ED DEGREE WITH HEALTH | University, MS | $104K | 2020 |
| Mothers Milk Bank Of MississippiGROWING LEADERS INTERNSHIP | Flowood, MS | $38K | 2020 |
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