Bowers Foundation
Invitation OnlyHouston, Texas · EIN 76-0260739 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$145K
Organizations funded9
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$2.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $6,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
11% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Baptist Church of LA Grange | Lagrange, TX | Donation | $50,000 |
| Rice University | Houston, TX | Donation | $25,900 |
| Houston Methodist Hospital Foundation | Houston, TX | Donation | $25,000 |
| Memorial Hermann Foundation | Houston, TX | Donations | $15,000 |
| Casa El Buen Samaritano | Missouri City, TX | Donation | $10,000 |
| Agape Development | Houston, TX | Donation | $9,700 |
| Texas Business Hall of Fame | Houston, TX | Donation | $6,000 |
| Bravo Vail | Vail, CO | Donation | $2,360 |
| A Ronald Mcdonald House Campaign | Houston, TX | Donation | $1,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $145,460 | 9 |
| 2023 | $180,280 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202531349349103583
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 76-0260739
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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