Bowling Family Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderEl Paso, Texas · EIN 27-2955506 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $13,000 and $30,050.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | ROBERT L BOWLING III |
|---|---|
| Address | 6000 NORTHERN PASS DR STE C1, EL PASO TX 79911 |
| Phone | 9152485511 |
| Form and materials | IN WRITING, TO INCLUDE 501(C)(3) LETTER, BACKGROUND OF ORGANIZATION, PURPOSE AND NATURE OF REQUESTED GRANT, BUDGET, TIMETABLE FOR ACHIEVEMENT OF GOALS |
| Deadlines | NA |
| Restrictions | LIMITED TO WEST TEXAS REGION SUPPORTING CHARITIES THAT CONTRIBUTE TO THE BETTERMENT OF THE COMMUNITY |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
Where it gives
11% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| YMCA of El Paso | El Paso, TX | General support | $83,500 |
| Southwest Coalition | El Paso, TX | General support | $60,000 |
| Kingdom of Christ Ministry | El Paso, TX | General support | $30,050 |
| Paso Del Norte Community Fndn | El Paso, TX | General support | $30,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | El Paso, TX | General support | $25,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | General support | $13,200 |
| Society St Vincent de Paul | El Paso, TX | General support | $13,000 |
| Our Ladys Youth Center | El Paso, TX | General support | $6,500 |
| El Paso Community Foundation | El Paso, TX | General support | $700 |
The return also lists 3 grants to individuals ($36,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $298,450 | 12 |
| 2024 | $207,000 | 10 |
| 2023 | $128,500 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641319349102164
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-2955506
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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