Margaret Spilman Bowden Foundation
Historical FunderWarrenton, Virginia · EIN 54-1685754 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $34,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | MAXIMILIAN A TUFTS JR |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 1139, WARRENTON VA 201881139 |
| Phone | 5403470353 |
| Form and materials | LETTER FORM STATING THE SPECIFIC NEED AND EXPECTED BENEFIT OF THE CONTRIBUTION |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT QUALIFY UNDER IRS CODE SECTION 501(C)(3) THAT OPERATE IN THE VIRGINIA COUNTIES OF FAUQUIER AND/OR LOUDOUN. |
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
5% of grants went outside Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fauquier SPCA | Warrenton, VA | Unrestricted grant / charitable | $50,000 |
| St John's Catholic School | Warrenton, VA | Unrestricted grant / charitable | $44,000 |
| The Northern Piedmont Community Foundation | Warrenton, VA | Unrestricted grant / charitable | $44,000 |
| Friends of Weston | Warrenton, VA | Unrestricted grant / charitable | $42,000 |
| Reserva the Youth Land Trust | Washington, DC | Unrestricted grant / charitable | $34,000 |
| Warrenton Volunteer Fire Dept | Warrenton, VA | Unrestricted grant / charitable | $32,000 |
| Foothills Housing Corporation | Warrenton, VA | Unrestricted grant / charitable | $30,000 |
| Fauquier Family Shelter Services Inc | Warrenton, VA | Unrestricted grant / charitable | $25,000 |
| Catlett Volunteer Fire and Rescue | Catlett, VA | Unrestricted grant / charitable | $18,000 |
| The Hill School | Middleburg, VA | Unrestricted grant / charitable | $14,000 |
| Fauquier Fish | Warrenton, VA | Unrestricted grant / charitable | $12,000 |
| St James Episcopal Church | Warrenton, VA | Unrestricted grant / charitable | $10,000 |
| Fauquier County Public Library | Warrenton, VA | Unrestricted grant / charitable | $10,000 |
| Mental Health Association of Fauquier County | Warrenton, VA | Unrestricted grant / charitable | $10,000 |
| Highland School | Warrenton, VA | Unrestricted grant / charitable | $10,000 |
| Finleys Green Leap Forward | Broad Run, VA | Unrestricted grant / charitable | $10,000 |
| The Clifton Institute | Warrenton, VA | Unrestricted grant / charitable | $10,000 |
| Piedmont Regional Orchestra | Warrenton, VA | Unrestricted grant / charitable | $8,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $413,000 | 18 |
| 2023 | $21,000 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533219349101618
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 54-1685754
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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