Bowen Engineering Corporation Endowment
Preselected recipients only
Bowen Engineering Corporation Endowment is a private foundation in Indianapolis, Indiana. In tax year 2025 it gave $171,500 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $55,000. 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$171,500
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$55,000
- Assets$2.5 million
- New grantees24%
Giving in 2025 was up from $139,500 the year before.
24% 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 | $107,000 | 11 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $139,500 | 15 | $1.9 million |
| 2025 | $171,500 | 17 | $2.5 million |
How to apply
Bowen Engineering Corporation Endowment 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 Bowen Engineering Corporation Endowment funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Indiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 17 | $171,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana | Charitable support | $55,000 |
| Butler University | Educational support | $21,500 |
| Boiler Built Fund | Educational support | $15,000 |
| The Children's Museum of Indianapolis | Educational support | $12,500 |
| First Baptist Athletics | Charitable support | $10,000 |
| The Lawnmower Project | Charitable support | $8,000 |
| Ball State Foundation | Educational support | $5,000 |
| Center for Leadership Development | Charitable support | $5,000 |
| Holliday Park Foundation | Charitable support | $5,000 |
| Hoosier Art Salon | Charitable support | $5,000 |
| Indy Aquatic Masters | Charitable support | $5,000 |
| Jordan YMCA | Charitable support | $5,000 |
| Teenworks | Charitable support | $5,000 |
| Tindley Accelerated Schools | Educational support | $5,000 |
| Marian University | Educational support | $5,000 |
| Immigrant Welcome Center | Charitable support | $2,500 |
| Purdue Agc Student Chapter | Educational support | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert L Bowen Pe
- Kris Bowen
- A Douglas Bowen
- Carey Weddle
Questions people ask
Does Bowen Engineering Corporation Endowment accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bowen Engineering Corporation Endowment give?
$171,500 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Bowen Engineering Corporation Endowment?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert L Bowen Pe (President), Kris Bowen (Secretary), A Douglas Bowen (Treasurer) and Carey Weddle (Director).
What does Bowen Engineering Corporation Endowment fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and arts and culture.