AI Summary
The Buford L Bowen Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on making strategic grants by invitation only, emphasizing a relationship-based engagement model. In 2024, the foundation allocated a total of $181.2K across two grantees. Notably, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, and nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Cause Areas
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Human services
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
KANUGA CONFERENCES INCORPORATED
$1.4M
52%
BIRMINGHAM-SOUTHERN COLLEGE
$1.3M
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Buford L Bowen Charitable Foundation?
No. Buford L Bowen Charitable Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Buford L Bowen Charitable Foundation give?
Buford L Bowen Charitable Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in North Carolina and Alabama. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are Buford L Bowen Charitable Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Buford L Bowen Charitable Foundation fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $114 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Buford L Bowen Charitable Foundation make each year?
In 2024, Buford L Bowen Charitable Foundation awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $181 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Buford L Bowen Charitable Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, Buford L Bowen Charitable Foundation awarded grants to about 2 grantees. Recent grantees include KANUGA CONFERENCES INCORPORATED and BIRMINGHAM-SOUTHERN COLLEGE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Buford L Bowen Charitable Foundation?
Buford L Bowen Charitable Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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