Bowanabee Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Bowanabee Foundation is a private foundation in Boulder, Colorado. In tax year 2024 it gave $513,171 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $400,000. 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$513,171
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$400,000
- Assets$15.1 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.6 million the year before.
18% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $252,880 | 19 | $18.0 million |
| 2023 | $1.6 million | 19 | $16.3 million |
| 2024 | $513,171 | 11 | $15.1 million |
How to apply
Bowanabee 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 Bowanabee Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 1 | $400,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $52,400 |
| Ohio | 1 | $25,000 |
| Colorado | 3 | $22,361 |
| Illinois | 2 | $10,600 |
| California | 1 | $2,400 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $360 |
| Texas | 1 | $50 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | General operating | $400,000 |
| Campus Crusade for Christ | General operating | $52,400 |
| The Ridge Project Inc | General operating | $25,000 |
| Calvary Bible Church | General operating | $14,400 |
| Christianity Today | General operating | $10,000 |
| Young Life | General operating | $5,000 |
| Compassion International | General operating | $2,961 |
| PDS Foundation | General operating | $2,400 |
| We Grow Dreams | General operating | $600 |
| Beyond Pesticides | General operating | $360 |
| Bible Study Fellowship | General operating | $50 |
Officers and trustees
- Scott Beck
- Thomas J Beck
- Mark T Lupa
Questions people ask
Does Bowanabee Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bowanabee Foundation give?
$513,171 in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Bowanabee Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Scott Beck (Pres/Sec/Treas), Thomas J Beck (Director) and Mark T Lupa (Director).
What does Bowanabee Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.