Freda B Bowers Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyBuffalo, New York · EIN 52-6912468 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$75K
Organizations funded4
Typical grant$18,739
Total assets$1.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $12,492 and $18,739.
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.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allegany High School | Cumberland, MD | General support | $24,985 |
| Cumberland YMCA | Cumberland, MD | General support | $18,739 |
| City of Cumberland Parks & Rec Dept | Cumberland, MD | General support | $18,739 |
| St Paul's Lutheran Church | Cumberland, MD | General support | $12,492 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $74,955 | 4 |
| 2024 | $66,784 | 4 |
| 2023 | $74,400 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621599349100417
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 52-6912468
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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