Bou Family Foundation Inc
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
21
-8.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$8K
+70.5% YoY
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
States
Cities
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 |
| 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
No grants recorded for .
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
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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