Brooks and Marilyn Bower Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyLouisville, Kentucky · EIN 85-6207397 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$30K
Organizations funded6
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$143K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $5,000.
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
83% of grants went outside Kentucky.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ted Foundation Inc | New York, NY | Educate and inspire a more comprehensive understanding of our shared humanity and improve the ways in which we connect and communicate with… | $5,000 |
| Freestore Foodbank Inc | Cincinnati, OH | Improve lives by eliminating hunger in partnership with our community. | $5,000 |
| Granny's Birth Initiative | Louisville, KY | To support families in need during childbirth. | $5,000 |
| Electrical Safety Foundation International Inc | Arlington, VA | To reduce electrical deaths injuries and fires through public education and outreach and by being the trusted voice on electrical safety. | $5,000 |
| Save the Animals Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | To provide shelter, medical care, and adoption services for animals (particulary cats and dogs) iun need. | $5,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Arlington, VA | Tnc's mission is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $30,000 | 6 |
| 2024 | $18,000 | 7 |
| 2023 | $14,500 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601289349102820
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 85-6207397
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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