Dan and Sherry Bowen Foundation
Invitation OnlyGrand Rapids, Michigan · EIN 20-5984891 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$3.8M
Organizations funded24
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$16.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $50,000.
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
8% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Robert Catholic Church | Ada, MI | Religious | $2,000,000 |
| Catholic Central High School | Grand Rapids, MI | Education | $1,084,500 |
| St Mary's Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | Healthcare | $166,666 |
| San Juan Diego Academy | Wyoming, MI | Education | $110,000 |
| Grand Action Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | Arts | $83,333 |
| Hope College | Holland, MI | Education | $75,000 |
| One World Surgery | Deerfield, IL | Health care | $50,000 |
| Aquinas College | Grand Rapids, MI | Education | $50,000 |
| Beer City Dog Biscuits | Grand Rapids, MI | Therapy | $25,000 |
| Oak Heart Lodge | Newaygo, MI | Therapy | $25,000 |
| Help Pregnancy Aid | Grand Rapids, MI | Healthcare | $16,666 |
| Franciscan Renewal Center | Scottsdale, AZ | Therapy | $10,000 |
| Artists Creating Together | Grand Rapids, MI | Arts | $10,000 |
| Brown-Hutcherson Ministries | Grand Rapids, MI | Religious | $10,000 |
| Ihm - Csa | Grand Rapids, MI | Religious | $10,000 |
| Catholic Charities of West Michigan | Grand Rapids, MI | Religious | $7,000 |
| The Van Andel Institute | Grand Rapids, MI | Arts | $5,000 |
| The New Growth Project | Rockford, MI | Food | $5,000 |
| Dominican Sisters | Grand Rapids, MI | Education | $5,000 |
| St John Vianney | Wyoming, MI | Religious | $2,500 |
| Shrine of St Francis Xavier Festival of Roses | Grand Rapids, MI | Arts | $2,500 |
| Camp Blodgett | Grand Rapids, MI | Education | $2,500 |
| The Peter G Ruppert Scholarship Fund | Grand Rapids, MI | Education | $2,500 |
| Ihm - Killgoar Education Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | Education | $1,500 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Robert Catholic Church | Ada, MI | Religious | $4,700,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,759,665 | 25 |
| 2024 | $2,697,499 | 18 |
| 2023 | $999,576 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612269349100116
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-5984891
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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