Franklin W & Helen S Bowen Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Franklin W & Helen S Bowen Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Orlando, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $173,909 in 52 grants; the typical grant was $2,751 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 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$173,909
- Number of grants52
- Typical grant$2,751
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$6.8 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was down from $242,279 the year before.
50% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $184,105 | 60 | $6.9 million |
| 2023 | $215,411 | 62 | $6.0 million |
| 2024 | $242,279 | 65 | $6.2 million |
| 2025 | $173,909 | 52 | $6.8 million |
How to apply
Franklin W & Helen S Bowen Charitable Trust 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 Franklin W & Helen S Bowen Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 31 | $123,969 |
| West Virginia | 14 | $23,890 |
| Ohio | 2 | $14,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $4,550 |
| California | 1 | $4,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $3,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern University | Scholarships | $25,000 |
| Caleb Kuhl - Grove City College | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Alex Deshelter Co Cedarville Univ | Scholarship | $7,000 |
| Matt Easter Co Mt Vernon Nazarene Univ | Scholarship | $7,000 |
| Devin Freeman Co Eastern University | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| Turan Rush Co New Hope Community Church | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Casey Dawson Co Eastern University | Scholarship | $4,950 |
| Michelle Dawson Co Eastern University | Scholarship | $4,950 |
| Jillene Narraway Co Eastern University | Scholarship | $4,839 |
| Olivia Tunnell Co Eastern University | Scholarship | $4,352 |
| Keith Myers - Talbot School of Theology | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Cole Linder Co Eastern University | Scholarship | $3,842 |
| Jordan Casto Co Eastern Univeristy | Scholarship | $3,651 |
| Andrew Kiddle Co Eastern University | Scholarship | $3,611 |
| Claire Cottrill Co Eastern University | Scholarship | $3,522 |
| Kimberly Conrad Co Eastern University | Scholarship | $3,458 |
| Darrell Farley Co Eastern University | Scholarship | $3,438 |
| Jason Marshall Co Eastern University | Scholarship | $3,351 |
| Joshua Gilpin Co Eastern University | Scholarship | $3,235 |
| Willie Washington Co Eastern University | Scholarship | $3,132 |
| Philip Wayman Co Eastern University | Scholarship | $3,051 |
| Devonte Edwards Co Dunbar First Baptist Church | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Jacob Campbell - Southern Baptist Theological Seminary | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Joshua Weddle Co Eastern University | Scholarship | $2,948 |
| Jonathan Brooks - Liberty University Online | Scholarship | $2,800 |
| Brian McClure Co Eastern University | Scholarship | $2,751 |
| Sara McClure Co Eastern University | Scholarship | $2,751 |
| Michael Howerton Co Eastern University | Scholarship | $2,648 |
| Emily Fordyce Co Eastern University | Scholarship | $2,400 |
| Mark Evans Co Eastern University | Scholarship | $2,206 |
| West Viriginia Baptist Convention | Bobby wood school of | $2,165 |
| Matthew Husted - WV Baptist Conference Center | Scholarship | $2,161 |
| Davin George Co Eastern University | Scholarship | $2,022 |
| Justin Blankenship Co Eastern Univ | Scholarship | $2,022 |
| Karla Carr Co Eastern University | Scholarship | $2,022 |
| Scott McClure Co Eastern University | Scholarship | $2,010 |
| James Truman Co Eastern University | Scholarship | $1,929 |
| Charles Hinzman Co Eastern Universit | Scholarship | $1,903 |
| Leigh Eades Co Liberty University | Scholarship | $1,750 |
| Troy Nesselrode - WV Baptist Conference Center | Scholarship | $1,605 |
Officers and trustees
- Truist Bank N A
- Jeff Biddle
- Jim Adkins
Questions people ask
Does Franklin W & Helen S Bowen Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Franklin W & Helen S Bowen Charitable Trust give?
$173,909 in tax year 2025, across 52 grants, with a typical grant of $2,751.
Who runs Franklin W & Helen S Bowen Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Truist Bank N A (Trustee), Jeff Biddle (Committee Member) and Jim Adkins (Committee Member).
What does Franklin W & Helen S Bowen Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and youth programs.