The Ra Bowen Trust
Accepts applications
The Ra Bowen Trust is a private foundation in Macon, Georgia. In tax year 2025 it gave $421,250 in 67 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $31,250. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$421,250
- Number of grants67
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$31,250
- Assets$9.5 million
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2025 was up from $397,250 the year before.
11% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $381,000 | 66 | $8.4 million |
| 2024 | $397,250 | 63 | $9.2 million |
| 2025 | $421,250 | 67 | $9.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Paul Hart 5064 Wesleyan Woods, Macon, GA 31210 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (478) 719-2639 |
| What to submit | Applications and instructions are available on the website. |
| Deadlines | MAY 1 |
| Restrictions | Students are or will be full-time undergraduate students at accredited 4-YEAR college or university and are from bibb county or contigious counties. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Ra Bowen Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 55 | $386,250 |
| Alabama | 2 | $20,000 |
| South Carolina | 4 | $6,250 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $3,500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $2,500 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $1,250 |
| Texas | 1 | $1,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mercer University | Scholarship | $31,250 |
| University of Georgia | Scholarship | $30,000 |
| Stratford Academy | General fund | $30,000 |
| Wesleyan College | General fund | $29,750 |
| Wesleyan College | Scholarship | $28,750 |
| Goodwill Works Foundation | General fund | $18,000 |
| Georgia Southern University | Scholarship | $15,000 |
| Samford University | Scholarship | $12,500 |
| University of North Georgia | Scholarship | $12,500 |
| Macon Little Theatre | General fund | $10,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of Middle Ga | General fund | $10,000 |
| Museum of Arts & Sciences | General fund | $10,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House of Central Ga | General fund | $10,000 |
| Georgia College & State University | Scholarship | $8,750 |
| Cherry Blossom Festival | General fund | $8,500 |
| Macon Outreach at Mulberry | General fund | $8,000 |
| Georgia Institute of Technology | Scholarship | $7,500 |
| Middle Georgia State University | Scholarship | $7,500 |
| University of Alabama | Scholarship | $7,500 |
| Campus Clubs of Macon | General fund | $7,500 |
| Navicent Health Foundation Inc | General fund | $7,500 |
| Middle Georgia Community Food Bank | General fund | $6,000 |
| Berry College | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Fort Valley State University | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Georgia State University | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Georgia Industrial Children's Home | General fund | $5,000 |
| Jays Hope Foundation | General fund | $5,000 |
| Rescue Mission of Middle Georgia | General fund | $5,000 |
| Vine Ingle Little League | General fund | $5,000 |
| Methodist Home for Children | General fund | $4,000 |
| Piedmont University | Scholarship | $3,750 |
| Macon Volunteer Clinic | General fund | $3,000 |
| Middle Georgia Art Association | General fund | $3,000 |
| Belmont University | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Covenant College | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Gordon State College | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Kennesaw State University | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Lee University | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Morehouse College | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| University of West Georgia | Scholarship | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Leslie Bowen Bean
- Charlotte Bowen Bogle
- Paul Hart
Questions people ask
Does The Ra Bowen Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: MAY 1.
How much does The Ra Bowen Trust give?
$421,250 in tax year 2025, across 67 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs The Ra Bowen Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Leslie Bowen Bean (Trustee), Charlotte Bowen Bogle (Trustee) and Paul Hart (Trustee).
What does The Ra Bowen Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and human services.