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Gow Family Foundation is a private corporation based in BELLEVUE, WA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2013. It holds total assets of $16.4M. Annual income is reported at $1.8M. Total assets have grown from $4M in 2012 to $16.4M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 5 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Washington. According to available records, Gow Family Foundation has made 155 grants totaling $8.5M, with a median grant of $35K. The foundation has distributed between $1.4M and $3.2M annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $3.2M distributed across 68 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $10K to $550K, with an average award of $55K. The foundation has supported 41 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Washington, California, Oregon, which account for 93% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 5 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$20K
Median Grant
$38K
Average Grant
$56K
Largest Grant
$150K
Based on 26 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.
Gow Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 155 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in WA, CA, OR.
Gow Family Foundation has distributed a total of $8.5M across 155 grants. The median grant size is $35K, with an average of $55K. Individual grants have ranged from $10K to $550K.
Gow Family Foundation is a private foundation. To inquire about grants, you can look up the foundation using their EIN (460986449) on GuideStar or contact them directly. Many private foundations have specific application processes that may not be publicly listed.
Gow Family Foundation is headquartered in BELLEVUE, WA. While based in WA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 5 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeffery Gow | CHAIR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Pamela Gow | VICE CHAIR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Patricia Kurkiewicz | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Robin Gow | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jacqueline Gow | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$16.4M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$16.4M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
155
Total Giving
$8.5M
Average Grant
$55K
Median Grant
$35K
Unique Recipients
41
Most Common Grant
$50K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Planned ParenthoodGENERAL PURPOSES | Seattle, WA | $200K | 2023 |
| Yuan Tze Ren Xue CenterGENERAL PURPOSES | Orinda, CA | $150K | 2023 |
| Ywca Of Seattlekingsnohomish CountyGENERAL PURPOSES | Seattle, WA | $150K | 2023 |
| Vancouver FoundationGENERAL PURPOSES | Vancouver | $124K | 2023 |
| Ifwhenhow Lawyering For Reproductive JusticeGENERAL PURPOSES | Oakland, CA | $100K | 2023 |
| Pottery NorthwestGENERAL PURPOSES | Seattle, WA | $100K | 2023 |
| Save The Children FederationGENERAL PURPOSES | Fairfield, CT | $75K | 2023 |
| Pachamama AllianceGENERAL PURPOSES | San Francisco, CA | $65K | 2023 |
| IslandwoodGENERAL PURPOSES | Bainbridge Island, WA | $50K | 2023 |
| Rainier ScholarsGENERAL PURPOSES | Seattle, WA | $50K | 2023 |
| Sugi FoundationGENERAL PURPOSES | San Francisco, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Northwest Community Bail FundGENERAL PURPOSES | Seattle, WA | $50K | 2023 |
| Northwest Immigration Rights ProjectGENERAL PURPOSES | Seattle, WA | $50K | 2023 |
| Washington Women In NeedGENERAL PURPOSES | Bellevue, WA | $50K | 2023 |
| Life Enrichement OptionsGENERAL PURPOSES | Seattle, WA | $50K | 2023 |
| Recovery CafeGENERAL PURPOSES | Seattle, WA | $40K | 2023 |
| Lifewire Fka Eastside Domestic Violence ProgramGENERAL PURPOSES | Bellevue, WA | $40K | 2023 |
| Refugee Women'S AllianceGENERAL PURPOSES | Seattle, WA | $35K | 2023 |
| Children'S Home Society Of Washington Dba AkinGENERAL PURPOSES | Seattle, WA | $30K | 2023 |
| AmaraGENERAL PURPOSES | Seattle, WA | $25K | 2023 |
| Rainier PrepGENERAL PURPOSES | Seattle, WA | $25K | 2023 |
| Camp KoreyGENERAL PURPOSES | Carnation, WA | $25K | 2023 |
| YmcaGENERAL PURPOSES | Seattle, WA | $25K | 2023 |
| Bellevue LifespringGENERAL PURPOSES | Bellevue, WA | $25K | 2023 |
| Wild Salmon CenterGENERAL PURPOSES | Portland, OR | $20K | 2023 |
| Cocoon HouseGENERAL PURPOSES | Everett, WA | $20K | 2023 |
| Sexual Violence Law CenterGENERAL PURPOSES | Seattle, WA | $20K | 2023 |
| Village TheatreGENERAL PURPOSES | Everett, WA | $20K | 2023 |
| YouthcareGENERAL PURPOSES | Seattle, WA | $20K | 2023 |
| Delta Gamma FoundationGENERAL PURPOSES | Columbus, OH | $20K | 2023 |
| Issaquah Schools FoundationGENERAL PURPOSES | Bellevue, WA | $20K | 2023 |
| The Garage A Teen CafeGENERAL PURPOSES | Issaquah, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| Schack Art CenterGENERAL PURPOSES | Everett, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| Housing HopeGENERAL PURPOSES | Everett, WA | $10K | 2023 |