Franklin W & Helen S Bowen Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyOrlando, Florida · EIN 25-6091907 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$174K
Organizations funded50
Typical grant$2,648
Total assets$6.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,605 and $3,651.
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
100% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern University | St Davids, PA | Scholarships | $25,000 |
| Grove City College | Grove City, PA | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Cedarville Univ | Cedarville, OH | Scholarship | $7,000 |
| Mt Vernon Nazarene Univ | Mount Vernon, OH | Scholarship | $7,000 |
| Eastern University | St Davids, PA | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| Turan Rush Co New Hope Community Church | Charleston, WV | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Eastern University | Saint Davids, PA | Scholarship | $4,950 |
| Eastern University | Saint Davids, PA | Scholarship | $4,950 |
| Eastern University | Saint Davids, PA | Scholarship | $4,839 |
| Eastern University | Saint Davids, PA | Scholarship | $4,352 |
| Talbot School of Theology | LA Mirada, CA | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Eastern University | Saint Davids, PA | Scholarship | $3,842 |
| Jordan Casto Co Eastern Univeristy | Saint Davids, PA | Scholarship | $3,651 |
| Eastern University | Saint Davids, PA | Scholarship | $3,611 |
| Eastern University | Saint Davids, PA | Scholarship | $3,522 |
| Eastern University | Saint Davids, PA | Scholarship | $3,458 |
| Eastern University | St Davids, PA | Scholarship | $3,438 |
| Eastern University | Saint Davids, PA | Scholarship | $3,351 |
| Eastern University | Saint Davids, PA | Scholarship | $3,235 |
| Eastern University | Saint Davids, PA | Scholarship | $3,132 |
| Eastern University | Saint David, PA | Scholarship | $3,051 |
| Devonte Edwards Co Dunbar First Baptist Church | Dunbar, WV | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Eastern University | Saint Davids, PA | Scholarship | $2,948 |
| Eastern University | Saint Davids, PA | Scholarship | $2,751 |
| Eastern University | Saint Davids, PA | Scholarship | $2,751 |
| Eastern University | St Davids, PA | Scholarship | $2,648 |
| Eastern University | St Davids, PA | Scholarship | $2,400 |
| Eastern University | St Saint Davids, PA | Scholarship | $2,206 |
| West Viriginia Baptist Convention | Parkersburg, WV | Bobby wood school of | $2,165 |
| Matthew Husted - Wv Baptist Conference Center | Ripley, WV | Scholarship | $2,161 |
| Eastern University | Saint Davids, PA | Scholarship | $2,022 |
| Eastern Univ | Saint Davids, PA | Scholarship | $2,022 |
| Eastern University | Saint Davids, PA | Scholarship | $2,022 |
| Eastern University | St Davids, PA | Scholarship | $2,010 |
| Eastern University | Saint Davids, PA | Scholarship | $1,929 |
| Charles Hinzman Co Eastern Universit | Saint Davids, PA | Scholarship | $1,903 |
| Liberty University | Lynchburg, VA | Scholarship | $1,750 |
| Troy Nesselrode - Wv Baptist Conference Center | Ripley, WV | Scholarship | $1,605 |
| David Smith Co Buckhannon First Baptist | Buckhannon, WV | Scholarship | $1,400 |
| Eastern University | St Davids, PA | Scholarship | $1,375 |
| Collin Pierce - Wv Baptist Conference Center | Ripley, WV | Scholarship | $1,329 |
| Kelly Hensley Co West Virginia Baptist Convention | Parkersburg, WV | Children's pastors | $1,200 |
| Koreen Villers Co Wv Baptist Conference | Ripley, WV | Scholarship | $1,200 |
| Rob Ely Co Wv Baptist Convention | Parkersburg, WV | Scholarship | $1,200 |
| Debbie Shadowen Co Wv Baptiat Conferenc | Ripley, WV | Scholarship | $1,200 |
| Danielle Steward - First Baptist Childrens Pastors Conference | Hurricane, WV | Scholarship | $1,091 |
| Lindsay Thorner - First Baptist Childrens Pastors Conference | Hurricane, WV | Scholarship | $1,091 |
| Eastern University | Saint Davids, PA | Scholarship | $600 |
| Rockbridge Seminary | Springfield, MO | Scholarship | $500 |
| Josh Adessa - Wv Baptist Conference Center | Ripley, WV | Scholarship | $248 |
The return also lists 2 grants to individuals ($5,800). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $173,909 | 52 |
| 2024 | $242,279 | 65 |
| 2023 | $215,411 | 62 |
| 2021 | $184,105 | 60 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 28, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202642099349101109
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 25-6091907
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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