Bowsher the Booher Foundation
Historical FunderSaint Louis, Missouri · EIN 31-0979401 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $15,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Address | 636 WISCONSIN AVE, SHEBOYGAN WI 53081 |
| Phone | 8887304933 |
| Form and materials | SUBMIT IN WRITING THE NATURE OF THE COST, INTENT TO PAY & HOW GRANT FIITS OVERALL |
| Deadlines | APRIL 1ST FOR GRANTS PAID IN MAY AND OCTOBER 1ST FOR GRANTS PAID IN NO |
| Restrictions | GRANTS ARE LIMITED AND FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE GEOGRAPHICAL AREA OF SOUTH BEND AND ST JOSEPH COUNTY |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Missouri.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michiana Public Broadcasting Corporation | South Bend, IN | General operating | $15,000 |
| LA Casa de Amistad Inc | South Bend, IN | General operating | $15,000 |
| Logan Community Resources Inc | South Bend, IN | General operating | $12,000 |
| St Joseph Cnty Public Library Foundation | South Bend, IN | General operating | $10,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of the Northern | South Bend, IN | General operating | $10,000 |
| Robinson Community Learning Center | South Bend, IN | General operating | $10,000 |
| Family Childrens Center | LA Crosse, WI | General operating | $8,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $80,000 | 7 |
| 2024 | $85,000 | 9 |
| 2023 | $90,000 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611249349104416
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-0979401
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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