Bowen Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Bowen Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Indianapolis, Indiana. In tax year 2025 it gave $471,500 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $55,500 and the largest $260,750. 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$471,500
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$55,500
- Largest grant$260,750
- Assets$4.6 million
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2025 was up from $280,750 the year before.
43% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $330,250 | 22 | $3.7 million |
| 2024 | $280,750 | 5 | $3.9 million |
| 2025 | $471,500 | 7 | $4.6 million |
How to apply
Bowen Family Foundation Inc 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Bowen Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Indiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 6 | $470,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ivy Tech Community College Foundation | Scholarships | $260,750 |
| Purdue University | Scholarships | $75,000 |
| Indiana University Foundation | Scholarships | $72,750 |
| Marion University | Scholarships | $55,500 |
| University of Indianapolis | Scholarships | $4,500 |
| Ciee | Scholarships | $1,500 |
| Indiana University | Scholarships | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Terry L Bowen
- Robert L Bowen
- Stacy L Stater
- Julie Anne Bowen
- Kristin Bowen Roberts
- Christopher Stater
- Murvin Enders
- Joyce Q Rogers
Questions people ask
Does Bowen Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bowen Family Foundation Inc give?
$471,500 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $55,500.
Who runs Bowen Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Terry L Bowen (Chairman), Robert L Bowen (Treasurer), Stacy L Stater (Vice Chairman) and Julie Anne Bowen (Secretary) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Bowen Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.