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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. Total assets have grown from $77.8M in 2011 to $113.2M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 6 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of health. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Mississippi and Massachusetts. 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.
Smallest Grant
$20K
Median Grant
$116K
Average Grant
$244K
Largest Grant
$1.2M
Based on 18 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
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 |
| John Bower Md | BOARD PRESID | $11K | $0 | $11K |
Total Giving
$6.7M
Total Assets
$113.2M
Fair Market Value
$111.8M
Net Worth
$108.7M
Grants Paid
$5.7M
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$2.2M
Distribution Amount
$5.2M
Total: N/A
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Center For Mississippi HeFUNDING GRANT FOR CMHP MISSION | Jackson, MS | $446K | 2022 |
| Converge IncFAMILY PLANNING VIA CLIN PL/TELEHEAL | 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 |