Bowles Rice Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Bowles Rice Foundation is a private foundation in Charleston, West Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $100,170 in 31 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $48,000. 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$100,170
- Number of grants31
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$48,000
- Assets$2.4 million
- New grantees77%
Giving in 2025 was up from $86,600 the year before.
77% 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 | $81,324 | 34 | $2.0 million |
| 2024 | $86,600 | 38 | $2.1 million |
| 2025 | $100,170 | 31 | $2.4 million |
How to apply
Bowles Rice 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 Bowles Rice Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to West Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | 23 | $81,670 |
| Pennsylvania | 6 | $17,000 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mountaineer Food Bank Inc | General program support | $48,000 |
| Food Helpers DBA Greater Washington County Food Bank | General program support | $12,000 |
| Legal Aid of West Virginia Inc | General program support | $10,170 |
| The University of Charleston Inc | General program support | $5,000 |
| The Mid-Ohio Valley Symphony Society Inc | General program support | $2,500 |
| Wvu at Parkersburg Foundation Inc | General program support | $2,500 |
| United Way of Monongalia and Preston Counties Inc | General program support | $1,500 |
| Berkeley County Backpack Program Inc | General program support | $1,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of the Eastern Panhandle Inc | General program support | $1,000 |
| Canonsburg Educational and Cultural Institute | General program support | $1,000 |
| Casa of the Eastern Panhandle Inc | General program support | $1,000 |
| Berkeley County Congregational Cooperative Action Project Inc | General program support | $1,000 |
| Food Helpers DBA Greater Washington County Food Bank | General program support | $1,000 |
| Friends of Happy Retreat Inc | General program support | $1,000 |
| Kids of Kanawha Inc | General program support | $1,000 |
| Morgantown Community Resources | General program support | $1,000 |
| The Salvation Army | General program support | $1,000 |
| Washington and Jefferson College | General program support | $1,000 |
| Washington City Mission Inc | General program support | $1,000 |
| Washington County Community Foundation | General program support | $1,000 |
| American Heart Association Inc | General program support | $500 |
| Animal Friends of North Central West Virginia Inc | General program support | $500 |
| Cherry River Foundation Inc | General program support | $500 |
| Common Grounds Outreach Inc | General program support | $500 |
| Covenant House Inc | General program support | $500 |
| Heart and Hand Outreach Ministries Inc | General program support | $500 |
| Krazie Ladies Animal Rescue | General program support | $500 |
| Kyfc Keep Your Faith Corporation | General program support | $500 |
| Mountain Mission Inc Welfare Acct | General program support | $500 |
| The Pantry Plus More Inc | General program support | $500 |
| YWCA of Charrleston West Virginia | General program support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Marc Monteleone
- Thomas Heywood
- Ben Thomas
- Jennifer Hagedorn
- Stuart McMillan
- David Dejarnett
- Diana Jacobs
- Seth Wilson
Questions people ask
Does Bowles Rice Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bowles Rice Foundation give?
$100,170 in tax year 2025, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Bowles Rice Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Marc Monteleone (President), Thomas Heywood (Vice President), Ben Thomas (Member) and Jennifer Hagedorn (Member) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Bowles Rice Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, education and faith communities.