The Ivan Bowen Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyReno, Nevada · EIN 36-4465774 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$2.2M
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$100,000
Total assets$41.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $45,000 and $125,000.
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
81% of grants went outside Nevada.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friends of the Ascension | Minneapolis, MN | General fund | $575,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Scottsdale, AZ | General fund | $500,000 |
| Avow Care Services | Naples, FL | General fund | $175,000 |
| The University of Nevada Reno Foundation | Reno, NV | General fund | $150,000 |
| Conservancy of Southwest Florida | Naples, FL | General fund | $125,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Bethesda, MD | General fund | $125,000 |
| Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | General fund | $119,000 |
| Brightfocus Foundation | Clarksburg, MD | General fund | $100,000 |
| Lead With Horses | Reno, NV | General fund | $100,000 |
| Farmer to Farmer (Multicolores) | Glenwood City, WI | General fund | $50,000 |
| Northern Nevada Hopes | Reno, NV | General fund | $50,000 |
| Trust for Public Land | Los Angeles, CA | General fund | $50,000 |
| Swaner Preserve and Ecocenter | Park City, UT | General fund | $45,000 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation | Glenview, IL | General fund | $25,000 |
| Northside Achievement Zone | Minneapolis, MN | General fund | $25,000 |
| Docs for Hope | New Hampton, IA | General fund | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,224,000 | 16 |
| 2024 | $1,282,000 | 11 |
| 2023 | $1,178,000 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 30, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601819349100905
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-4465774
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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