The Bowie Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyNewport Beach, California · EIN 91-2161164 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $10,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
45% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northrise University Initiative | Scottsdale, AZ | General operations support | $50,000 |
| Grace Fellowship Church | Costa Mesa, CA | General operations support | $36,000 |
| Free Wheelchair Mission | Irvine, CA | General operations support | $10,000 |
| National Christian Foundation | Costa Mesa, CA | Genearl Operations Support | $10,000 |
| Every Generation Ministries | Temecula, CA | General operations support | $5,000 |
| Antioch Ministries International | Waco, TX | General operations support | $2,500 |
| Christ Life Ministries | Huntington Beach, CA | Genearl Operations Support | $2,500 |
| Good Samaritan Mission | Jackson Hole, WY | Food for the community | $1,000 |
| Multiplication Network | Sauk Village, IL | General Operations Support | $1,000 |
| Pocket Testament League | Lititz, PA | General Operations Support | $1,000 |
| Fiji Kindle Project | Laguna Beach, CA | General operations support | $500 |
The return also lists 7 grants to individuals ($57,436). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $176,936 | 18 |
| 2023 | $180,848 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 3, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202521239349100107
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 91-2161164
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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