Jack and Annis Bowen Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Jack and Annis Bowen Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $81,000 in 27 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $6,000. 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$81,000
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$6,000
- Assets$2.5 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2025 was down from $93,000 the year before.
44% 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 | $83,000 | 28 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $93,000 | 33 | $2.2 million |
| 2025 | $81,000 | 27 | $2.5 million |
How to apply
Jack and Annis 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 Jack and Annis Bowen Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 13 | $45,000 |
| California | 5 | $12,000 |
| Colorado | 3 | $6,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $6,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $3,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $3,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $3,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nick Finnegan Counseling Center | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| The Shepherd School of Music - Rice University | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Urban Harvest | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| The Beacon | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Amistad Mission | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Care Partners The Gathering | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Los Angeles County Fire Department | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Magikids | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Menil Collection | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Nameless Sound | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| New Hope Housing | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Philanthropy Kids | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Rose Bounty Food Pantry United Church | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Sixty-Six Theater Co | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| The Rock At Hope Lutheran Church | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Theatre Under the Stars | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Waquoit Bay Reserve Foundation | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Wildwood Food Pantry | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Camp for All Foundation | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Denver Urban Gardens | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Elizabeth F Gamble Garden | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Grow Haus | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Pacific Art League | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| People For Bikes Foundation | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| The Women's Club of Palo Alto | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Friends For Life Animal Shelter | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| River Oaks Chamber Orchestra | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Marguerite C Radhakrishnan
- Susannah Bowen
- Adele Cauble Horwitz
Questions people ask
Does Jack and Annis Bowen Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jack and Annis Bowen Foundation give?
$81,000 in tax year 2025, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Jack and Annis Bowen Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Marguerite C Radhakrishnan (Pres/Director), Susannah Bowen (VP/Director) and Adele Cauble Horwitz (SEC/Director).
What does Jack and Annis Bowen Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, faith communities and food and hunger.