The Peter Bowe and Barbara Stewart Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Peter Bowe and Barbara Stewart Foundation is a private foundation in Naples, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $532,564 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $16,500 and the largest $111,000. 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$532,564
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$16,500
- Largest grant$111,000
- Assets$14.7 million
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2025 was up from $440,000 the year before.
31% 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 | $406,500 | 11 | $10.4 million |
| 2024 | $440,000 | 14 | $12.1 million |
| 2025 | $532,564 | 17 | $14.7 million |
How to apply
The Peter Bowe and Barbara Stewart 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 The Peter Bowe and Barbara Stewart Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 3 | $213,564 |
| Illinois | 5 | $160,000 |
| Maryland | 4 | $81,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $50,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $7,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Enterprise Institute | General fund | $111,000 |
| American Battlefield Trust | General fund | $100,000 |
| The Policy Circle | General fund | $65,000 |
| Center for Urban Families | To strengthen urban communities by helping fathers and families achieve stability and economic success | $50,000 |
| University of Chicago - Graham School | General fund | $50,000 |
| Christopher House | To work with families so that they are able to reach their full potential through education and a partnership with parents to break the cycle of poverty. | $25,000 |
| Individual | General fund | $25,000 |
| Jack Miller Center | General fund | $25,000 |
| Cristo Rey Jesuit High School - Baltimore | General fund | $16,500 |
| Boy Scouts of America - Baltimore Council | General fund | $10,000 |
| Cristo Rey Jesuit High School - Chicago | General fund | $10,000 |
| Upwardly Global | General fund | $10,000 |
| University of Flordia FDTN - Hamilton School | General fund | $10,000 |
| Northwestern University - Center for Enlightened Disagreement | General fund | $10,000 |
| Icivics | General fund | $7,500 |
| Enoch Pratt Free Library | Unrestricted grant | $5,000 |
| Philanthropy Roundtable Conference | General fund | $2,564 |
Officers and trustees
- Peter A Bowe
- Barbara Stewart
- Leonard Gail
Questions people ask
Does The Peter Bowe and Barbara Stewart Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Peter Bowe and Barbara Stewart Foundation give?
$532,564 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $16,500.
Who runs The Peter Bowe and Barbara Stewart Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Peter A Bowe (Trustee), Barbara Stewart (Trustee) and Leonard Gail (Trustee).
What does The Peter Bowe and Barbara Stewart Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and human services.