Cathys Foundation
Accepts applications
Cathys Foundation is a private foundation in Richmond, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $11,000 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $1,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$11,000
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$1,500
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was down from $12,500 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $35,750 | 14 | $901,481 |
| 2024 | $12,500 | 8 | $979,560 |
| 2025 | $11,000 | 8 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Churchill G Bowles P O Box 12085, Richmond, VA 23241 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (804) 780-0236, churchillbowles@yahoo.com |
| What to submit | Written request of need and grant agreement. |
| Deadlines | Annually by June. |
| Restrictions | Generally none. |
What Cathys Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 7 | $9,500 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Animal protection | $1,500 |
| Individual | Shelter for abused women and children | $1,500 |
| Powhatan Free Clinic | Free health services | $1,500 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hosp | Medical research for children with cancer | $1,500 |
| Mercy Mall of Virginia | To help needy families | $1,500 |
| Richmond Animl Care Control Fdn | Animal Protection | $1,500 |
| Individual | Shelter for abused individuals | $1,000 |
| Acts | Public supported charity | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Churchill G Bowles
Questions people ask
Does Cathys Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Annually by June..
How much does Cathys Foundation give?
$11,000 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Cathys Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Churchill G Bowles (Trustee).
What does Cathys Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals, health and youth programs.