Bou Family Foundation Inc

BETHESDA, MD EIN: 52-1549739

Bou Family Foundation Inc. is a private foundation based in Bethesda, Maryland. Established in 1987, the foundation supports various charitable, educational, scientific, and religious purposes.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$761K

-3.4% YoY

Annual Giving

$167K

+55.7% YoY

Grant Count

-8.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$8K

+70.5% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bou Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $156K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's primary giving focuses on:

Education (53% of giving)
Religion (30% of giving)
Arts & Culture
Social & Human Services (5% of giving)

The foundation gives principally for education and Christian organizations.

Grantmaking

Review Cycle

. Grant requests for individuals are not accepted.

How to Apply

** The foundation does not currently accept unsolicited applications. Applicants must contact the foundation directly to inquire about the application process and specific requirements. There are no deadlines. Grant requests for individuals are not accepted.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation has a national scope, with grants distributed across the United States. However, grants are principally awarded in Washington, DC.

Grant Distribution by State

District of Columbia $262K (46%)

Maryland $173K (30%)

Pennsylvania $45K (8%)

Virginia $33K (6%)

New York $24K (4%)

North Carolina $20K (3%)

Rhode Island $11K (2%)

Illinois $1K (0%)

+3 more states

States

District of Columbia Illinois Maryland Montana North Carolina New York Ohio Pennsylvania Rhode Island Texas Virginia

Cities

ArlingtonBaltimoreBethesdaBronxvilleChapel HillChicagoFriscoGermantownGranvilleHagerstownHyattsvilleLexingtonMissoulaNew YorkPhiladelphiaPotomacProvidencePurchaseRockvilleRye Brook

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Metric	Amount
Total Assets (2024)	$760,525
Total Giving (2024)	$166,520
Total Revenues (FYE 09/2024)	$133,311
Total Expenses (FYE 09/2024)	$198,743
Investment Income & Dividends (FYE 09/2024)	$39,371
Net Gain from Sale of Non-Inventory Assets (FYE 09/2024)	$93,940

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$760,525	$787,020	$773,957
Revenue	$133,311	$86,891	$30,413
Expenses	$198,743	$141,497	$121,172
Qualifying Distributions	$166,520	$109,466	$86,889
Net Investment Income	$7,148	$4,873	$5,994
Distributable Amount	$155,929	$146,026	$148,324

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

98 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include St Stephen & the Incarnation Church ($42,000), Trustees of the Univ of Pennsylvania ($32,500), Washington & Lee University ($10,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
C&O CANAL TRUST HAGERSTOWN, MD	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	$7,500
PLAN INTERNATIONAL USA PROVIDENCE, RI	CHARITABLE	$2,220
AN OPEN BOOK FOUNDATION WASHINGTON, DC	EDUCATIONAL	$5,000
WASHINGTON & LEE UNIVERSITY LEXINGTON, VA	EDUCATIONAL	$10,000
ST DUNSTAN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH BETHESDA, MD	RELIGIOUS	$2,500
NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART WASHINGTON, DC	CHARITABLE	$7,500
ST JOHN'S COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL WASHINGTON, DC	EDUCATIONAL	$1,000
WORLD CENTRAL KITCHEN WASHINGTON, DC	CHARITABLE	$5,000
W E T A ARLINGTON, VA	CHARITABLE	$1,500
ST STEPHEN & THE INCARNATION CHURCH WASHINGTON, DC	RELIGIOUS	$42,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Stephen A. Bou – President and Director
Donors: Edward C. Bou, Mary Ellen Bou, and Stephen A. Bou

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
STEPHEN A BOU	PRESIDENT	1	—

Contact Information

Address:
Bou Family Foundation Inc.
7315 Wisconsin Avenue, No. 205
Bethesda, Maryland 20814

Phone: 202-223-1934

EIN: 52-1549739

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Bou Family Foundation Inc fund?

The foundation's primary giving focuses on: • **Education** (53% of giving) • **Religion** (30% of giving) • **Arts & Culture** • **Social & Human Services** (5% of giving) The foundation gives principally for education and Christian organizations.

How do I apply for a grant from Bou Family Foundation Inc?

**Grant Amounts:** Typical awards range from $2,500 to $42,000. **Recent Grants (2024):** • $10,000 to Gallaudet University (Educational) • $10,000 to Montgomery College Foundation (Educational) • $7,500 to C and O Canal Trust (Historic Preservation) • $19,500 to St. Stephen And the Incarnation Church • $10,000 to St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church • $10,000 to Washington & Lee University • $7,500 to An Open Book Foundation • $5,000 to Connelly School of The Holy Child • $2,500 to World Central Kit…

Where does Bou Family Foundation Inc make grants?

The foundation has a national scope, with grants distributed across the United States. However, grants are principally awarded in Washington, DC.

What size grants does Bou Family Foundation Inc award?

In 2024, Bou Family Foundation Inc awarded 21 grants totaling $167K — an average of about $8K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Bou Family Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Bou Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $156K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.