Angela J Bowen Conservancy Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Angela J Bowen Conservancy Foundation is a private foundation in Olympia, Washington. In tax year 2025 it gave $4.6 million in 9 grants; the typical grant was $105,000 and the largest $2.1 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$4.6 million
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$105,000
- Largest grant$2.1 million
- Assets$50.6 million
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2025 was up from $2.8 million the year before.
56% 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 | $354,500 | 4 | $50.5 million |
| 2024 | $2.8 million | 5 | $51.0 million |
| 2025 | $4.6 million | 9 | $50.6 million |
How to apply
Angela J Bowen Conservancy 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 Angela J Bowen Conservancy Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 4 | $3.8 million |
| Mississippi | 4 | $710,570 |
| Florida | 1 | $105,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Capitol Land Trust | For acquisition & stewardship of land to be held & maintained for park, open space and nature conservancy purposes in perpetuity | $2.1 million |
| City of Olympia | For acquisition & stewardship of land to be held & maintained for conservancy/parkland purposes in perpetuity | $1.4 million |
| Land Trust for the Mississippi Coastal Plain | For acquisition & stewardship of land to be held & maintained for conservancy purposes in perpetuity | $630,570 |
| Olympiaecosystems | For acquisition & stewardship of land to be held & maintained for park, open space and nature conservancy purposes in perpetuity | $284,661 |
| Heernett Environmental Foundation Inc | For acquisition & stewardship of land to be held & maintained for conservancy purposes in perpetuity | $105,000 |
| Friends of the Animal Shelter in Hancock County | Control of feral and domestic animal populations for wildlife habitat enhancement | $35,000 |
| Mississippi Spay and Neuter | Control of feral and domestic animal populations for wildlife habitat enhancement | $30,000 |
| Olympia School District | For restoration & habitat enhancement at lp brown elementary environmental learning property | $20,000 |
| Friends of Jackson County Animal Shelter Pets | Control of feral and domestic animal populations for wildlife habitat enhancement | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Rick Walley
- Lori Booth
- Barbara Benson
- Jennifer Henderson
- Karen Buckley
- Sue Bennett
- June Shannon
- Tracy Jeffcoat
- Doug Mah
Questions people ask
Does Angela J Bowen Conservancy Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Angela J Bowen Conservancy Foundation give?
$4.6 million in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $105,000.
Who runs Angela J Bowen Conservancy Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Rick Walley (Director/Board Chair), Lori Booth (Director/Vice Chair), Barbara Benson (Director/Secretary) and Jennifer Henderson (Director/Treasurer) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Angela J Bowen Conservancy Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation and animals.