Gow Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Gow Family Foundation is a private foundation in Bellevue, Washington. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.0 million in 34 grants; the typical grant was $37,500 and the largest $220,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.0 million
- Number of grants34
- Typical grant$37,500
- Largest grant$220,000
- Assets$17.4 million
- New grantees9%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.8 million the year before.
9% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.8 million | 34 | $17.7 million |
| 2024 | $2.0 million | 34 | $17.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Jeffery Gow - Gow Family Foundation 11624 SE Fifth Street Suite 210, Bellevue, WA 98005 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (425) 559-2300 |
| What to submit | Grant application available from the foundation. |
What Gow Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Washington. It also paid $50,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 26 | $1.3 million |
| California | 4 | $370,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $200,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $20,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pottery Northwest | General purposes | $220,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | General purposes | $200,000 |
| Center for Independent Documentary | General purposes | $200,000 |
| Yuan Tze Ren Xue Center | General purposes | $150,000 |
| YWCA of Seattlekingsnohomish County | General purposes | $150,000 |
| Ifwhenhow Lawyering for Reproductive Justice | General purposes | $100,000 |
| Inquiring Systems | General purposes | $100,000 |
| Islandwood | General purposes | $50,000 |
| Life Enrichement Options | General purposes | $50,000 |
| Northwest Community Bail Fund | General purposes | $50,000 |
| Northwest Immigration Rights Project | General purposes | $50,000 |
| Rainier Scholars | General purposes | $50,000 |
| Vancouver Foundation | General purposes | $50,000 |
| Washington Women in Need | General purposes | $50,000 |
| Farestart | General purposes | $50,000 |
| Lifewire Fka Eastside Domestic Violence Program | General purposes | $40,000 |
| Recovery Cafe | General purposes | $40,000 |
| Refugee Women's Alliance | General purposes | $35,000 |
| Children's Home Society of Washington DBA Akin | General purposes | $30,000 |
| Amara | General purposes | $25,000 |
| Bellevue Lifespring | General purposes | $25,000 |
| Camp Korey | General purposes | $25,000 |
| Rainier Prep | General purposes | $25,000 |
| YMCA | General purposes | $25,000 |
| Cocoon House | General purposes | $20,000 |
| Delta Gamma Foundation | General purposes | $20,000 |
| Issaquah Schools Foundation | General purposes | $20,000 |
| Pachamama Alliance | General purposes | $20,000 |
| Village Theatre | General purposes | $20,000 |
| Wild Salmon Center | General purposes | $20,000 |
| Youthcare | General purposes | $20,000 |
| Housing Hope | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Schack Art Center | General purposes | $10,000 |
| The Garage A Teen Cafe | General purposes | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jeffery Gow
- Pamela Gow
- Patricia Kurkiewicz
- Robin Gow
- Jacqueline Gow
Questions people ask
Does Gow Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Gow Family Foundation give?
$2.0 million in tax year 2024, across 34 grants, with a typical grant of $37,500.
Who runs Gow Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jeffery Gow (Chair), Pamela Gow (Vice Chair), Patricia Kurkiewicz (Secretary) and Robin Gow (Treasurer) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Gow Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, education and youth programs.