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Margaret Spilman Bowden Foundation is a private corporation based in WARRENTON, VA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1994. It holds total assets of $4.4M. Annual income is reported at $4.8M. Total assets have grown from $359K in 2011 to $4.4M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 7 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Virginia. According to available records, Margaret Spilman Bowden Foundation has made 37 grants totaling $56K, with a median grant of $2K. Annual giving has grown from $23K in 2021 to $33K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $333 to $4K, with an average award of $2K. The foundation has supported 14 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Virginia and District of Columbia. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$333
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$2K
Largest Grant
$4K
Based on 13 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.
Margaret Spilman Bowden Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 37 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in VA, DC.
Margaret Spilman Bowden Foundation has distributed a total of $56K across 37 grants. The median grant size is $2K, with an average of $2K. Individual grants have ranged from $333 to $4K.
Grants to organizations that qualify under irs code section 501(c)(3) that operate in the virginia counties of fauquier and/or loundoun.
Margaret Spilman Bowden Foundation is headquartered in WARRENTON, VA. While based in VA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximilian A Tufts Jr | PRESIDENT; TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Henry P Tufts | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| A Kimbrough Ford | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Elizabeth Anderson | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Phoebe R Tufts | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jonathan L Tufts | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| John Philip Harris Pennington | VICE-PRESIDENT; ASST-SECR/ | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$4.4M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$4.4M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
37
Total Giving
$56K
Average Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$2K
Unique Recipients
14
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friends Of WestonUNRESTRICTED GRANT / CHARITABLE | Warrenton, VA | $1K | 2022 |
| St James Episcopal ChurchUNRESTRICTED GRANT / CHARITABLE | Warrenton, VA | $3K | 2022 |
| Warrenton Volunteer Fire DeptUNRESTRICTED GRANT / CHARITABLE | Warrenton, VA | $2K | 2022 |
| Highland SchoolUNRESTRICTED GRANT / CHARITABLE | Warrenton, VA | $2K | 2022 |
| The Hill SchoolUNRESTRICTED GRANT / CHARITABLE | Middleburg, VA | $2K | 2022 |
| The Northern Piedmont Community FoundationUNRESTRICTED GRANT / CHARITABLE | Warrenton, VA | $2K | 2022 |
| Foothills Housing CorporationUNRESTRICTED GRANT / CHARITABLE | Warrenton, VA | $2K | 2022 |
| Reserva The Youth Land TrustUNRESTRICTED GRANT / CHARITABLE | Washington, DC | $750 | 2022 |
| Fauquier Family Shelter Services IncUNRESTRICTED GRANT / CHARITABLE | Warrenton, VA | $500 | 2022 |
| Fauquier SpcaUNRESTRICTED GRANT / CHARITABLE | Warrenton, VA | $500 | 2022 |
| Mental Health Association Of Fauquier CountyUNRESTRICTED GRANT / CHARITABLE | Warrenton, VA | $500 | 2022 |
| Piedmont Regional OrchestraUNRESTRICTED GRANT / CHARITABLE | Warrenton, VA | $500 | 2022 |
| The Grace Episcopal ChurchUNRESTRICTED GRANT / CHARITABLE | Casanova, VA | $333 | 2021 |
| Catlett Volunteer Fire And RescueUNRESTRICTED GRANT / CHARITABLE | Catlett, VA | $333 | 2021 |