William H Bowen Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
William H Bowen Family Foundation is a private foundation in Little Rock, Arkansas. In tax year 2024 it gave $240,000 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $17,500 and the largest $25,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$240,000
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$17,500
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$5.0 million
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2024 was up from $201,000 the year before.
27% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $201,000 | 15 | $4.6 million |
| 2024 | $240,000 | 16 | $5.0 million |
How to apply
William H Bowen Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What William H Bowen Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Arkansas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | 16 | $240,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Connections | General purposes | $25,000 |
| Uams College of Medicine | Orthopedic education fund | $25,000 |
| Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance | General purposes | $24,000 |
| First United Methodist Church | General purpose | $24,000 |
| Age to Age Wesley Foundation | General purposes | $21,000 |
| Ar Childrens Foundation | General purposes | $20,000 |
| First United Methodist Church | General purposes | $20,000 |
| Central Arkansas Library Found | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Arkansas Tech Univ Foundation | General purposes | $15,000 |
| Wesley Foundation Arkansas Tech | General purposes | $11,000 |
| Access School | Development department | $10,000 |
| Advocates for Children & Families | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Arkansas Public Policy Panel | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Camp Aldersgate | General purposes | $5,000 |
| University of Arkansas Little Rock | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Potluck Inc | General purpose | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- W Scott Bowen
- Patricia Bowen Barker
- Cynthia Bowen Blanchard
Questions people ask
Does William H Bowen Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does William H Bowen Family Foundation give?
$240,000 in tax year 2024, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $17,500.
Who runs William H Bowen Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists W Scott Bowen (Co-Trustee), Patricia Bowen Barker (Co-Trustee) and Cynthia Bowen Blanchard (Co-Trustee).
What does William H Bowen Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and youth programs.