The William B Bowie Foundation
Invitation OnlyGrand Rapids, Michigan · EIN 38-3121370 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$37K
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$513K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $2,500.
From the return
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
62% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kids Food Basket | Grand Rapids, MI | Unrestricted charitable gift | $5,000 |
| Opportunity Grand Ed | Wilmette, IL | Unrestricted charitable gift | $5,000 |
| Christian Center Food Bank | Park City, UT | Unrestricted charitable gift | $3,000 |
| Wmcat | Grand Rapids, MI | Unrestircted charitable gift | $3,000 |
| Peace House Inc | Park City, UT | Unrestricted charitable gift | $2,500 |
| People's Health Clinic | Park City, UT | Unrestricted charitable gift | $2,500 |
| Summit Land Conservancy | Park City, UT | Unrestricted charitable gift | $2,500 |
| Mel Trotter Ministires | Grand Rapids, MI | Unrestricted charitable gift | $2,500 |
| Humane Society of West Michigan | Grand Rapids, MI | Unrestricted charitable gift | $2,000 |
| Camp Blodgett | Grand Rapids, MI | Unrestricted charitable gift | $2,000 |
| Meals on Wheels | Orem, UT | Unrestricted charitable gift | $1,500 |
| Lucky Project | Park City, UT | Unrestricted charitable gift | $1,500 |
| Gilda's Club | Grand Rapids, MI | Unrestricted charitable gift | $1,000 |
| Park City Museum | Park City, UT | Unrestricted charitable gift | $1,000 |
| Utah Open Lands Conservation Assoc | Salt Lake City, UT | Unrestricted charitable gift | $1,000 |
| Park City Foundation - Womans Fund | Park City, UT | Unrestricted charitable gift | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $37,000 | 16 |
| 2023 | $34,000 | 14 |
| 2022 | $30,000 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 15, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202531359349102723
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-3121370
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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