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Bowline Fund is a private corporation based in SEATTLE, WA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1999. The principal officer is Barbara Gordon President. It holds total assets of $3M. Annual income is reported at $1.1M. Total assets have grown from $1.7M in 2010 to $2.2M in 2022. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2022. According to available records, Bowline Fund has made 3 grants totaling $490K, with a median grant of $170K. Annual giving has decreased from $290K in 2021 to $200K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $120K to $200K, with an average award of $163K. The foundation has supported 2 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Washington and California. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
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.
Bowline Fund primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 3 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in WA, CA.
Bowline Fund has distributed a total of $490K across 3 grants. The median grant size is $170K, with an average of $163K. Individual grants have ranged from $120K to $200K.
Bowline Fund typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Bowline Fund is headquartered in SEATTLE, WA. While based in WA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara Gordon | President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Rachel Reinhart | Secretary | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$235K
Total Assets
$2.2M
Fair Market Value
$4.4M
Net Worth
$2.2M
Grants Paid
$200K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$235K
Distribution Amount
$253K
Total: $2.2M
Total Grants
3
Total Giving
$490K
Average Grant
$163K
Median Grant
$170K
Unique Recipients
2
Most Common Grant
$200K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle Neighborhood GreenwaysTo support safe street advocacy. | Seattle, WA | $200K | 2022 |
| TidesTo support the general mission of Tides | San Francisco, CA | $170K | 2021 |