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Fowler Family Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in RALEIGH, NC. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2022. The principal officer is Theodore M Fowler Jr. It holds total assets of $3.8M. Annual income is reported at $1.3M. Total assets have grown from $2M in 2021 to $3.8M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 5 officers and trustees. Tax records are available from 2021 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in North Carolina, New England and United States. According to available records, Fowler Family Foundation Inc. has made 33 grants totaling $323K, with a median grant of $10K. Annual giving has decreased from $190K in 2022 to $133K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $13K, with an average award of $10K. The foundation has supported 13 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in North Carolina, Massachusetts, Texas, which account for 88% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 5 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
## Approach & Strategy
Fowler Family Foundation Inc. is a Raleigh, North Carolina private family foundation led by Theodore M. Fowler (President), Glenda Fowler, Sean Fowler, Madison Bullard, and Tonya Peck. The foundation has a clear evangelical Christian philanthropic identity and operates with consistent annual funding from the Fowler family ($1M per year contributed).
Faith-Based Identity: Every grantee in FY2024 is either explicitly Christian/faith-based or operates in the intersection of faith and community service. This is a distinctly religious grantmaking portfolio. Secular organizations are unlikely to fit.
Core Thematic Pillars: 1. Evangelical missions — EEM (international evangelical mission), Sunset International Bible Institute, Mision de Caridad, Christian Mission to Gaza 2. Addiction recovery — Healing Transitions (Raleigh NC), The Bridge House New England, Arise Collective 3. Food insecurity — Inter-Faith Food Shuttle (Raleigh), Mision de Caridad 4. Foster care and family support — Agape of NC, Fostering Hope New England, New England Center for Family Connection, Shepard Youth Ranch 5. Veterans — Boot Campaign 6. Mental health — The Jed Foundation, Foundation of Hope 7. Refugee services — Welcoming Alliance for Refugees (Worcester MA)
Geographic Dual Focus: Raleigh NC (local community) plus New England (Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut). The NE geography is unusual for a Raleigh-based foundation — possibly reflecting family connections to the New England area.
Website: Password-protected WordPress site (login required). Not publicly accessible.
## Funding Patterns
Annual Giving: - FY2024: $210,000 (19 grants) - FY2023: $132,500 - FY2022: $95,000 - FY2021: $0 (founding year)
Annual Contributions Received: - FY2024: $1,000,000 - FY2023: $1,000,000 - FY2021: $2,000,000 (founding contribution)
Asset Growth: - FY2021: $2,000,002 (founding) - FY2022: $1,767,555 (grants exceeded contributions) - FY2023: $3,018,149 - FY2024: $3,276,333 (Granted DB: $3,772,408 — filing lag)
Grant Size: - FY2024: $2,500–$20,000; median $12,500 - Most grants: $5,000–$20,000 - Smaller grants ($2,500) for first-time or emerging grantees
Giving Growth: Grantmaking has grown from $95K (FY2022) to $210K (FY2024), with trajectory suggesting continued growth as the endowment matures.
## Peer Comparison
| Foundation | Assets | Annual Giving | Focus | NC-Based |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fowler Family Foundation (NC) | $3.8M | $210K | Faith-based, recovery, missions | Yes |
| Triangle Community Foundation (NC) | $200M+ | $20M+ | Broad community | Yes |
| North Carolina Baptist Foundation | Larger | $5M+ | Baptist ministry | Yes |
| Comparable faith-based family foundation | $2–5M | $100–250K | Christian charity | Varies |
Positioning: This is a distinctly evangelical/faith-based foundation. Non-faith-based secular organizations are not a fit regardless of programmatic alignment.
## Recent Activity
Growing Grantmaking: Moved from $95K (FY2022) to $132K (FY2023) to $210K (FY2024). The foundation is in active growth mode.
19 Grants in FY2024: This is the highest grant count to date, indicating expanding portfolio.
New Grantees in FY2024: Christian Mission to Gaza and Welcoming Alliance for Refugees suggest emerging interest in global humanitarian crisis response aligned with Christian values.
New England Presence Maintained: Multiple New England grantees (Elevate New England, The Bridge House New England, Mision de Caridad Arlington MA, Jed Foundation Boston, Fostering Hope New England, New England Center for Family Connection) — suggesting family ties to the region.
Consistent Annual Contributions: The family contributes exactly $1M per year to the foundation, providing highly predictable endowment growth and grantmaking capacity.
Password-Protected Website: The foundation's website requires login — indicating either internal use only or a members-only grantmaking portal. Contact through other means is necessary.
## Application Tips
This foundation does not accept unsolicited applications. The 990-PF indicates preselected grantees only, and the website is password-protected (not publicly accessible).
For faith-based organizations hoping to align:
1. Evangelical Christian identity is essential. All grantees are explicitly faith-based or closely aligned. Secular organizations should look elsewhere.
2. Primary service verticals: Addiction and substance abuse recovery programs, food insecurity, foster care and family support, missions (domestic and international), veteran support, and mental health programs operating in faith contexts.
3. Geographic focus: Raleigh NC metro and New England (MA, RI, CT). Organizations in these geographies with Christian programming have the strongest fit.
4. Contact the foundation directly. While the website is locked, Theodore M. Fowler or other officers may be reachable through civic or faith community networks in Raleigh, NC.
5. Relationship cultivation. The Fowler family appears to have personal connections with grantee leaders — introductions through peer organizations like Healing Transitions, Inter-Faith Food Shuttle, or Agape of NC may be the most viable path.
6. Grant size expectations: First-time grantees typically receive $2,500–$5,000. Established relationships receive $12,500–$20,000.
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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.
## Funding Patterns Annual Giving: - FY2024: $210,000 (19 grants) - FY2023: $132,500 - FY2022: $95,000 - FY2021: $0 (founding year).
Fowler Family Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $323K across 33 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $10K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $13K.
## Approach & Strategy Fowler Family Foundation Inc. is a Raleigh, North Carolina private family foundation led by Theodore M. Fowler (President), Glenda Fowler, Sean Fowler, Madison Bullard, and Tonya Peck. The foundation has a clear evangelical Christian philanthropic identity and operates with consistent annual funding from the Fowler family ($1M per year contributed).
Fowler Family Foundation Inc. is headquartered in RALEIGH, NC. While based in NC, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 5 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Bullard | VICE PRESIDE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Sean Fowler | VICE PRESIDE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Theodore M Fowler | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Tonya Peck | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Glenda Fowler | VICE PRESIDE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$3.8M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$3.8M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
33
Total Giving
$323K
Average Grant
$10K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
13
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mision De CaridadGENERAL ACTIVITIES | Arlington, MA | $13K | 2023 |
| Healing TransitionsGENERAL ACTIVITIES | Raleigh, NC | $13K | 2023 |
| Agape Of NcGENERAL ACTIVITIES | Wake Forest, NC | $13K | 2023 |
| Foundation Of HopeGENERAL ACTIVITIES | Raliegh, NC | $13K | 2023 |
| Inter-Faith Food ShuttleGENERAL ACTIVITIES | Raleigh, NC | $13K | 2023 |
| The Bridge House New EnglandGENERAL ACTIVITIES | Framingham, MA | $13K | 2023 |
| EemGENERAL ACTIVITIES | Hurst, TX | $13K | 2023 |
| Elevate New EnglandGENERAL ACTIVITIES | Lowell, MA | $13K | 2023 |
| Sunset International BibleGENERAL ACTIVITIES | Lubbock, TX | $13K | 2023 |
| LifewayGENERAL ACTIVITES | Ruidoso, NM | $5K | 2023 |
| The Jed FoundationGENERAL ACTIVITIES | Boston, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| Fostering Hope New EnglandGENERAL ACTVITIES | Providence, RI | $5K | 2023 |
| Arise CollectiveGENERAL ACTIVITIES | Raleigh, NC | $5K | 2023 |