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Buford L Bowen Charitable Foundation is a private trust based in JACKSONVILLE, FL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2014. It holds total assets of $6.2M. Annual income is reported at $177K. Total assets have grown from $4.6M in 2013 to $5.7M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of human services. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. According to available records, Buford L Bowen Charitable Foundation has made 8 grants totaling $1.2M, with a median grant of $156K. Annual giving has grown from $246K in 2020 to $306K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $636K distributed across 4 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $123K to $159K, with an average award of $148K. The foundation has supported 2 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in North Carolina and Alabama. 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.
Buford L Bowen Charitable Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of human services. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 8 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NC, AL.
Buford L Bowen Charitable Foundation has distributed a total of $1.2M across 8 grants. The median grant size is $156K, with an average of $148K. Individual grants have ranged from $123K to $159K.
Buford L Bowen Charitable Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Buford L Bowen Charitable Foundation is headquartered in JACKSONVILLE, FL. While based in FL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas M Donahoo Jr | Trustee | $51K | $0 | $51K |
| Bruce A Chappell | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$415K
Total Assets
$5.7M
Fair Market Value
$5.7M
Net Worth
$5.7M
Grants Paid
$306K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$346K
Distribution Amount
$275K
Total: $4.8M
Total Grants
8
Total Giving
$1.2M
Average Grant
$148K
Median Grant
$156K
Unique Recipients
2
Most Common Grant
$159K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Southern CollegeAcademic scholarships | Birmingham, AL | $153K | 2023 |
| Kanuga Conferences IncOperating expenses of the charity's conferences | Hendersonville, NC | $153K | 2023 |