Ethel N Bowen Foundation Inc
Historical FunderBluefield, West Virginia · EIN 23-7010740 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $15,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | ETHEL N BOWEN FOUNDATION CO BURKE H |
|---|---|
| Address | 525 FEDERAL STREET, BLUEFIELD WV 24701 |
| Phone | 3043243236 |
| Form and materials | THE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION CAN BE REQUESTED AT SUMMIT COMMUNITY BANK. STUDENTS MUST SUBMIT TRANSCRIPTS BEFORE EACH SEMESTER. NO PARTICULAR APPLICATION IS NECESSARY FOR ORGANIZATIONS SEEKING GRANTS. |
| Deadlines | NONE FOR ORGANIZATIONS; SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS ARE DUE BY APRIL 30. |
| Restrictions | SCHOLARSHIPS ARE GENERALLY LIMITED TO STUDENTS IN SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA AND SOUTHERN WEST VIRGINIA. |
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
14% of grants went outside West Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Bluefield | Bluefield, WV | Police department officer training and K-9 program | $25,000 |
| Blessings in a Backpack | Louisville, KY | Food distribution program for children | $15,000 |
| Bluefield State University | Bluefield, WV | Fbla trip to orlando fl | $5,000 |
| City of Bluefield | Bluefield, WV | Special promotions fireworks | $3,500 |
| Glenwood School | Princeton, WV | Field trip to granada theater | $3,000 |
| Lauren Olivia Parish | Bluefield, WV | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Bluefield State University Foundation | Bluefield, WV | Annual b-state booster tournament | $400 |
The return also lists 314 grants to individuals ($739,850). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $794,750 | 321 |
| 2023 | $656,783 | 297 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513219349102641
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-7010740
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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