AI Summary
The Bower Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach, making grants by invitation only. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, emphasizing the importance of established connections in its funding process. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
1
Philanthropy
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
KLAMATH FOREST ALLIANCE
Arcata, CA
$132K
20%
Solar Cookers International
Sacramento, CA
$25K
4%
SHASTA ENVIRONMENTAL ALLIANCE
REDDING, CA
$21.5K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
13
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to The Bower Charitable Foundation?
No. The Bower Charitable Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does The Bower Charitable Foundation give?
The Bower Charitable Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in California, Oregon, and Arizona. 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 Charitable Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from The Bower Charitable Foundation fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does The Bower Charitable Foundation make each year?
In 2025, The Bower Charitable Foundation awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $143 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did The Bower Charitable Foundation fund recently?
In 2025, The Bower Charitable Foundation awarded grants to about 9 grantees. Recent grantees include KLAMATH FOREST ALLIANCE, Solar Cookers International, and SHASTA ENVIRONMENTAL ALLIANCE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to The Bower Charitable Foundation?
The Bower Charitable Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.