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Bowers Foundation is a private corporation based in HOUSTON, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1989. It holds total assets of $2.4M. Annual income is reported at $525K. Total assets have decreased from $4.3M in 2011 to $2.4M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2017 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Texas and New York. According to available records, Bowers Foundation has made 58 grants totaling $1.1M, with a median grant of $6K. Annual giving has decreased from $280K in 2020 to $180K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $363K distributed across 24 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $153K, with an average award of $19K. The foundation has supported 22 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Texas, New York, California, which account for 93% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 6 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$6K
Average Grant
$28K
Largest Grant
$153K
Based on 10 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.
Bowers Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 58 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX, NY, CA.
Bowers Foundation has distributed a total of $1.1M across 58 grants. The median grant size is $6K, with an average of $19K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $153K.
Bowers Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Bowers Foundation is headquartered in HOUSTON, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 6 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carin M Barth | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Hr Bowers | VICE PRESIDENT/TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Todd F Barth | VICE PRESIDENT/TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$215K
Total Assets
$2.4M
Fair Market Value
$2.9M
Net Worth
$2.4M
Grants Paid
$180K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$127K
Distribution Amount
$144K
Total: $768K
Total Grants
58
Total Giving
$1.1M
Average Grant
$19K
Median Grant
$6K
Unique Recipients
22
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Of AlabamaDONATION | Tuscaloosa, AL | $10K | 2023 |
| Trinity ChurchDONATION | Houston, TX | $10K | 2022 |
| First Baptist Church Of La GrangeDONATION | Lagrange, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Houston Methodist Hospital FoundationDONATION | Houston, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| Memorial Hermann FoundationDONATIONS | Houston, TX | $23K | 2023 |
| West University Baptist ChurchDONATION | Houston, TX | $20K | 2023 |
| Rice UniversityDONATION | Houston, TX | $13K | 2023 |
| Laroca MinistriesDONATION | San Diego, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Agape DevelopmentDONATION | Houston, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Texas Business Hall Of FameDONATION | Houston, TX | $6K | 2023 |
| Avondale HouseDONATION | Houston, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Louise Batz FoundationDONATION | Elmendorf, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| A Ronald Mcdonald House CampaignDONATION | Houston, TX | $3K | 2023 |
| Bravo VailDONATION | Vail, CO | $1K | 2023 |
| Khan AcademyDONATION | Mountain View, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Samaritan'S PurseDONATION | Boone, NC | $5K | 2022 |
| Md Anderson Cancer CenterDONATION | Houston, TX | $4K | 2022 |
| Houston Livestock Show & RodeoDONATION | Houston, TX | $3K | 2022 |
| Columbia Business SchoolDONATION | New York, NY | $30K | 2021 |
| Agape Development MinistriesDONATION | Houston, TX | $10K | 2021 |
| Boys And Girls CountryDONATION | Hockley, TX | $4K | 2021 |