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Bowden Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Edmond, Oklahoma · EIN 991561201

Bowden Family Foundation is a private foundation in Edmond, Oklahoma. In tax year 2025 it gave $10,832 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $1,232 and the largest $4,800. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $6,321 the year before.

20% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2024$6,3215$54,032
2025$10,8325$62,251

How to apply

Bowden 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Bowden Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Missouri.

StateGrantsAmount
Missouri1$4,800
Oklahoma2$4,232
Florida1$1,200
Georgia1$600

Grants paid in 2025

All 5 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Mustard Seed
Oronogo, MO
Donation$4,800
Bridgeway Church
Oklahoma City, OK
Donation$3,000
The Verses Project
Oklahoma City, OK
Donation$1,232
Wycliffe Bible Translators
Orlando, FL
Donation$1,200
Namb
Atlanta, GA
Donation$600

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Bowden Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Bowden Family Foundation give?

$10,832 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $1,232.

Who runs Bowden Family Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Eric Smith (Executive Director), David Bowden (Trustee), Meagan Bowden (Trustee) and Ashley Smith (Trustee).

What does Bowden Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.

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