The Ethel Wilson Bowles and Robert Bowles Memorial Fund
Preselected recipients only
The Ethel Wilson Bowles and Robert Bowles Memorial Fund is a private foundation in Pasadena, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.0 million in 12 grants; the typical grant was $110,000 and the largest $130,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.0 million
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$110,000
- Largest grant$130,000
- Assets$28.3 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.0 million the year before.
25% of its 2025 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 | $1.1 million | 12 | $23.9 million |
| 2024 | $1.0 million | 12 | $25.8 million |
| 2025 | $1.0 million | 12 | $28.3 million |
How to apply
The Ethel Wilson Bowles and Robert Bowles Memorial Fund 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 The Ethel Wilson Bowles and Robert Bowles Memorial Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 10 | $870,102 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $110,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $30,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Hospital of Los Angeles | Medical purposes | $130,000 |
| UCLA Foundaton - UCLA Operation Mend | Medical care to wounded warriors | $130,000 |
| Huntington Memorial Hospital | Medical purposes | $120,000 |
| City of Hope | Needy patients | $115,000 |
| Lucille Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford | Medical purposes | $115,000 |
| Regents of the University of California - San Francisco Medical Center | Support of medical school | $110,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Medical research | $110,000 |
| Huntington Medical Research Institute | Medical research | $55,000 |
| Young & Healthy | Medical purposes | $50,000 |
| Shriners Children's | Medical purposes | $30,000 |
| Union Station Homeless Services | Support homeless people | $25,102 |
| Isabel's Chance | Medical purposes | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sally A Terry
- Rita M Diaz
Questions people ask
Does The Ethel Wilson Bowles and Robert Bowles Memorial Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Ethel Wilson Bowles and Robert Bowles Memorial Fund give?
$1.0 million in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $110,000.
Who runs The Ethel Wilson Bowles and Robert Bowles Memorial Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Sally A Terry (Co-Trustee) and Rita M Diaz (Co-Trustee).
What does The Ethel Wilson Bowles and Robert Bowles Memorial Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, youth programs and science and research.