Brooks and Marilyn Bower Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Brooks and Marilyn Bower Family Foundation is a private foundation in Louisville, Kentucky. In tax year 2025 it gave $30,000 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $5,000. 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$30,000
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$142,858
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $18,000 the year before.
100% 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 | $14,500 | 5 | $76,445 |
| 2024 | $18,000 | 7 | $62,808 |
| 2025 | $30,000 | 6 | $142,858 |
How to apply
Brooks and Marilyn Bower Family 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 Brooks and Marilyn Bower Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 2 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $10,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ted Foundation Inc | Educate and inspire a more comprehensive understanding of our shared humanity and improve the ways in which we connect and communicate with each other. | $5,000 |
| Freestore Foodbank Inc | Improve lives by eliminating hunger in partnership with our community. | $5,000 |
| Individual | To support families in need during childbirth. | $5,000 |
| Electrical Safety Foundation International Inc | To reduce electrical deaths injuries and fires through public education and outreach and by being the trusted voice on electrical safety. | $5,000 |
| Save the Animals Foundation | To provide shelter, medical care, and adoption services for animals (particulary cats and dogs) iun need. | $5,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Tnc's mission is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Alan Linker
- Sean Mumaw
Questions people ask
Does Brooks and Marilyn Bower Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Brooks and Marilyn Bower Family Foundation give?
$30,000 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Brooks and Marilyn Bower Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Alan Linker (Trustee) and Sean Mumaw (Successor Trustee).
What does Brooks and Marilyn Bower Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.