Bou Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Bou Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Bethesda, Maryland. In tax year 2024 it gave $133,664 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $25,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$133,664
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$3.8 million
- New grantees41%
Giving in 2024 was down from $166,520 the year before.
41% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $106,980 | 23 | $2.9 million |
| 2023 | $166,520 | 21 | $3.5 million |
| 2024 | $133,664 | 17 | $3.8 million |
How to apply
Bou 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.
What Bou Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 6 | $71,500 |
| Maryland | 7 | $54,500 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $2,664 |
| Virginia | 1 | $2,500 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $1,500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| An Open Book Foundation | Educational | $25,000 |
| St Stephen & the Incarnation Church | Religious | $24,000 |
| Washington Womanade | Charitable | $11,500 |
| Umd Baltimore Foundation Inc | Educational | $10,000 |
| Gallaudet University | Educational | $10,000 |
| Montgomery College Foundation | Educational | $10,000 |
| National Gallery of Art | Charitable | $9,000 |
| Bethesdachevy Chase PTSA | Educational | $8,500 |
| C&o Canal Trust | Historic preservation | $7,500 |
| Manna | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Plan International USA | Charitable | $2,664 |
| Washington & Lee University | Educational | $2,500 |
| Wilderness Leadership & Learning Inc | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Rosemary Hills Es PTA | Educational | $2,000 |
| St Jude's Children's Research Hospital | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Georgetown University | Educational | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Stephen A Bou
Questions people ask
Does Bou Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bou Family Foundation Inc give?
$133,664 in tax year 2024, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs Bou Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Stephen A Bou (President).
What does Bou Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and health.