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Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

THE BOWER FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, providing a total of $4.4 million in grants to 15 grantees in the filing year 2024. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given
$4.4M
2024
Grantees funded
15
Multi-year grantees
53%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
37
Median 1st year grant
$103.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$268.3K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
T
Teresa Lindsey
Board Member
C
Cheryl Lee Sykes
Board Member
W
Walter Neely PHD
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE BOWER FOUNDATION?
No. THE BOWER FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE BOWER FOUNDATION give?
THE BOWER FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Mississippi and Massachusetts. 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 THE BOWER FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE BOWER FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $104 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE BOWER FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE BOWER FOUNDATION awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $4.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE BOWER FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE BOWER FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include BOSTON MEDICAL CENTER, INSPIRE HEALTH INC, and WOMEN'S FOUNDATION OF MISSISSIPPI. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE BOWER FOUNDATION?
THE BOWER FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.