James S Bower Foundation
Accepts applications
James S Bower Foundation is a private foundation in Santa Barbara, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.2 million in 60 grants; the typical grant was $27,500 and the largest $400,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$3.2 million
- Number of grants60
- Typical grant$27,500
- Largest grant$400,000
- Assets$89.0 million
- New grantees32%
Giving in 2024 was up from $3.1 million the year before.
32% 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 | $3.1 million | 60 | $86.1 million |
| 2024 | $3.2 million | 60 | $89.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Jon Clark 26 W Micheltorena, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (805) 564-8814 |
| What to submit | All applications done electronically. See instructions and contact info on website (jsbowerfoundation.org) |
| Deadlines | See website for cycle submission |
| Restrictions | The foundation limits its grants to four categories: education, scientific, religious and charitable |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What James S Bower Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 53 | $2.9 million |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $100,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $60,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $50,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $25,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $10,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Environmental Council Inc | Climate change 50th anniversary campaign | $400,000 |
| Carpinteria Children's Project | Early childhood education & family resource center | $290,000 |
| Hospice of Santa Barbara Inc | Advance care planning and patient care services | $222,500 |
| Leap Learn Engage Advocate Partner | General operating support | $175,000 |
| Child Abuse Listening Mediation Inc | Coalition consultant regarding payment reform; invest in infrastructure & excellence | $150,000 |
| Unite to Light | Piloting clean, reliable energy for global climate action | $150,000 |
| Santa Barbara Education Foundation | Innovate dp; mission scholars; ollin project; kind mind program | $112,000 |
| Center for Urban Agriculture at Fai | Phase 1 of the campaign to redesign and rebuild fairview gardens farm | $100,000 |
| Fund for Santa Barbara Inc | Nprn & capacity building; social justice academy | $80,000 |
| Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Foun | Cottage/peac outreach program; goals of care program | $80,000 |
| Santa Barbara Foundation | Youth mental health 4r fund; rooted santa barbara; partnership for excellence & nprn | $80,000 |
| Natural Capitalism Solutions | Clean coalition | $60,000 |
| Legacy Philanthropy Works | Bridges to resilience conference;vandenberg sentinel landscape partnership | $55,000 |
| Council on Alcoholism Drug Abuse | The community capital campaign | $50,000 |
| Dignitymoves | Interim supportive housing in santa barbara county | $50,000 |
| Future Leaders of America | Core operating support | $50,000 |
| Gaviota Coast Conservancy | Gaviota coast conservancy operations | $50,000 |
| New Venture Fund | America votes | $50,000 |
| Sansum Clinic | Palliative care & advanced care planning | $50,000 |
| The Voter Participation Center | Voter mobilization | $50,000 |
| Workmoney Foundation Inc | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Santa Barbara Alternative to Violen | Sbusd programming and case management | $40,000 |
| Storyteller Children's Center Inc | General operating support | $40,000 |
| Blue Sky Sustainable Living Center | Resilient cuyama valley | $30,000 |
| Community Initiatives | Central coast climate justice network | $30,000 |
| Freedom 4 Youth | Education & youth support programming expansion | $30,000 |
| Lompoc Valley Community Healthcare | Lompoc equity project | $30,000 |
| San Marcos High School Royal Pride | San marcos building community wellness project | $30,000 |
| Sarah House | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Wilderness Youth Project | General operating support | $30,000 |
| At Still University of Health Scien | Bachelor's and master's degree programs in social work | $25,000 |
| Gateway Educational Services | Lift every student | $25,000 |
| Kingdom Causes Long Beach | Lompoc human trafficking prevention pilot | $25,000 |
| Lompoc Teen Center | Yes i can/si se puede, lompoc teen center | $25,000 |
| Los Padres Forest Watch Inc | Room to roam project | $25,000 |
| Santa Barbara Partners in Education | Program evaluation project phase ii | $25,000 |
| Savie Health Corp | Savie health clinic in lompoc | $25,000 |
| Transition House | Mom's infant care center | $25,000 |
| United Way of Santa Barbara County | Academic achievement partnership | $25,000 |
| All Saints-By-The-Sea | Jim bower golf tournament fore community outreach | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Harvey Bottelsen Thru 123124
- Christopher A Jacobs
- David Alvarado Thru 123124
- Jon Clark
Questions people ask
Does James S Bower Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: See website for cycle submission.
How much does James S Bower Foundation give?
$3.2 million in tax year 2024, across 60 grants, with a typical grant of $27,500.
Who runs James S Bower Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Harvey Bottelsen Thru 123124 (Chairman), Christopher A Jacobs (Secretary), David Alvarado Thru 123124 (Treasurer) and Jon Clark (President).
What does James S Bower Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, youth programs and education.