AI Summary
The Bowers Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based, invitation-only model, and does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation paid a total of $145.5K across 19 grantees. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE METHODIST HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
Houston, TX
$302.5K
19%
THE TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK
NEW YORK, NY
$150K
10%
WEST UNIVERSITY BAPTIST CHURCH
HOUSTON, TX
$105K
7%
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Total No. of Grants
9
Median 1st year grant
$7.3K
Median 2nd year grant
$7.8K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to BOWERS FOUNDATION?
No. BOWERS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does BOWERS FOUNDATION give?
BOWERS FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Texas, New York, and California. 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 BOWERS FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from BOWERS FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $7,300. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does BOWERS FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, BOWERS FOUNDATION awarded about 9 grants, totaling nearly $145 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did BOWERS FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, BOWERS FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include THE METHODIST HOSPITAL FOUNDATION, THE TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK, and WEST UNIVERSITY BAPTIST CHURCH. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to BOWERS FOUNDATION?
BOWERS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.