The Bower Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyHayfork, California · EIN 84-4063180 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $30,000.
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
16% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Coast Environmental Center | Arcata, CA | To fund exempt function | $32,500 |
| Klamath Forest Alliance | Arcata, CA | To fund exempt function | $30,000 |
| Alliance For Global Justice | Tuscon, AZ | To fund exempt function | $5,000 |
| Salmon River Restoration Council | Sawyers Bar, CA | To fund exempt function | $5,000 |
| Solar Cookers International | Sacramento, CA | To fund exempt function | $5,000 |
| Shasta Environmental Alliance | Redding, CA | To fund exempt function | $2,500 |
The return also lists 4 grants to individuals ($45,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $125,000 | 10 |
| 2024 | $18,000 | 3 |
| 2023 | $127,000 | 13 |
| 2022 | $119,000 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Feb 26, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610579349100121
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 84-4063180
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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