Dan and Sherry Bowen Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Dan and Sherry Bowen Foundation is a private foundation in Grand Rapids, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $3.8 million in 24 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $2.0 million. 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$3.8 million
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$2.0 million
- Assets$16.9 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $2.7 million the year before.
50% 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 | $999,576 | 21 | $17.7 million |
| 2024 | $2.7 million | 17 | $16.5 million |
| 2025 | $3.8 million | 24 | $16.9 million |
How to apply
Dan and Sherry Bowen 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 Dan and Sherry Bowen Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 22 | $3.7 million |
| Illinois | 1 | $50,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Robert Catholic Church | Religious | $2.0 million |
| Catholic Central High School | Education | $1.1 million |
| St Mary's Foundation | Healthcare | $166,666 |
| San Juan Diego Academy | Education | $110,000 |
| Grand Action Foundation | Arts | $83,333 |
| Hope College | Education | $75,000 |
| One World Surgery | Health care | $50,000 |
| Aquinas College | Education | $50,000 |
| Beer City Dog Biscuits | Therapy | $25,000 |
| Oak Heart Lodge | Therapy | $25,000 |
| Help Pregnancy Aid | Healthcare | $16,666 |
| Franciscan Renewal Center | Therapy | $10,000 |
| Artists Creating Together | Arts | $10,000 |
| Brown-Hutcherson Ministries | Religious | $10,000 |
| Ihm - Csa | Religious | $10,000 |
| Catholic Charities of West Michigan | Religious | $7,000 |
| The van Andel Institute | Arts | $5,000 |
| The New Growth Project | Food | $5,000 |
| Dominican Sisters | Education | $5,000 |
| St John Vianney | Religious | $2,500 |
| Shrine of St Francis Xavier Festival of Roses | Arts | $2,500 |
| Camp Blodgett | Education | $2,500 |
| The Peter G Ruppert Scholarship Fund | Education | $2,500 |
| Ihm - Killgoar Education Foundation | Education | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Daniel J Bowen
- Sharon Bowen
Questions people ask
Does Dan and Sherry Bowen Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Dan and Sherry Bowen Foundation give?
$3.8 million in tax year 2025, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Dan and Sherry Bowen Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Daniel J Bowen (President) and Sharon Bowen (Secretary/Treasurer).
What does Dan and Sherry Bowen Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and health.