Bowen Foundation
Invitation OnlyOklahoma City, Oklahoma · EIN 26-3871656 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$862K
Organizations funded54
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$7.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
12% of grants went outside Oklahoma.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Oklahoma Foundation | Norman, OK | Charitable | $240,000 |
| Rebuilding Together Okc | Oklahoma City, OK | Charitable | $114,750 |
| National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum | Oklahoma City, OK | Charitable, new conference room tables for museum's board room. | $84,125 |
| Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs Inc | Oklahoma City, OK | Charitable | $60,000 |
| Blaze's Tribute Equine Rescue | Jones, OK | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Community of Concerned Christians - General | Ringling, OK | Charitable | $45,000 |
| Saving Our Youth | Oklahoma City, OK | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Teen Recovery Solutions | Oklahoma City, OK | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Wings Special Needs Community | Edmond, OK | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Tulsa, OK | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Jesus House | Oklahoma City, OK | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Impact Oklahoma | Oklahoma City, OK | Charitable | $11,850 |
| Dale K Graham Veterans Foundation | Norman, OK | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Hearts for Hearing | Oklahoma City, OK | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Center of Family Love | Okarche, OK | Charitable | $9,500 |
| Community of Concerned Christians - Food Bank | Ringling, OK | Charitable | $9,000 |
| Allied Arts | Oklahoma City, OK | Charitable | $7,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Kansas City, MO | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Heartline | Oklahoma City, OK | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Mission Okc Outreach Ministry | Oklahoma City, OK | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation | Oklahoma City, OK | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Gospel of Life Association | Moore, OK | Charitable | $4,500 |
| The Education and Employment Ministry (Teem) | Oklahoma City, OK | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | Charitable | $3,750 |
| Folds of Honor Foundation | Owasso, OK | Charitable | $3,500 |
| Asante Sana for Education | West Hartford, CT | Charitable | $2,500 |
| City Rescue Mission | Oklahoma City, OK | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Faithworks of the Inner City | Oklahoma City, OK | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Oklahoma Public School Resource Center | Oklahoma City, OK | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Red Andrews Christmas Dinner Foundation | Oklahoma City, OK | Charitable | $2,500 |
| YWCA | Oklahoma City, OK | Charitable | $2,500 |
| No Boundaries International | Edmond, OK | Charitable | $2,400 |
| Community Literacy Centers | Oklahoma City, OK | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Mayflower Medical Outreach | Oklahoma City, OK | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Boone, NC | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Abbott House Child Advocacy Center | Norman, OK | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Bugles Across America | Morristown, NJ | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Cavalier Rescue USA | Tucson, AZ | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Community of Concerned Christians - Prom Dress Ministry | Ringling, OK | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Delta Theta Chi | Oklahoma City, OK | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Greater Okc Alumnae Panhellenic | Oklahoma City, OK | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Leadership Oklahoma City Inc | Oklahoma City, OK | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Oklahoma City Museum of Art | Oklahoma City, OK | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Oklahoma Hall of Fame | Oklahoma City, OK | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Oklahoma Humane Society | Oklahoma City, OK | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Oklahoma National Memorial Museum | Oklahoma City, OK | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Peppers Ranch Foster Care Community | Guthrie, OK | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Positive Tomorrows | Oklahoma City, OK | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Wild Care Oklahoma | Noble, OK | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Arts Council of Oklahoma City | Oklahoma City, OK | Charitable | $500 |
| Bethany Children's Health Center | Bethany, OK | Charitable | $500 |
| University of Central Oklahoma Foundation | Edmond, OK | Charitable | $500 |
| Cleats for Kids | Oklahoma City, OK | Charitable | $250 |
| Chi Omega Alumnae Assoc | Memphis, TN | Charitable | $150 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $862,275 | 54 |
| 2024 | $816,979 | 54 |
| 2023 | $747,828 | 59 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641289349100734
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-3871656
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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