Bow Charity Inc
Bow Charity Inc is a private foundation, based in Sun City, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 7 grants totaling $8K.
Bow Charity Inc at a glance
In short: Bow Charity Inc gave $8K across 7 grants in 2022 (avg $1K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $7,500
- +0.0% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 7
- +16.7% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $1,071
- -14.3% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $256
- Primary geography
- Colorado (51% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Bow Charity Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Compassion International ($4K). Together the top 6 received $7K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($1,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 17 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2020) to $8K (2022). In 2022 it made 7 grants totaling $8K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Compassion International Colorado Springs, CO | Caring for children in distress around the world | $3,794 |
| Christs Church of the Valley Peoria, AZ | church with programs supporting orphans and widows in need | $1,700 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $1,000 |
| Bible Study Fellowship San Antonio, TX | christian organization that offers Bible study for free to widows orphans and all people | $256 |
| Life Church Edmond, OK | church that supports orphans and widows | $250 |
| Our Daily Bread Grand Rapids, MI | Organizations that distributes free Christian resources to all people including widows and orphans | $250 |
| Bible Project Portland, OR | Christian organization offering free resources to widows orphans and others | $250 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $7,500 | $7,500 | $7,500 | 7 | $7,500 |
| 2021 | $7,500 | $7,500 | $7,500 | 6 | $7,500 |
| 2020 | $7,566 | $7,566 | $7,260 | 4 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Bow Charity Inc is led by Robert Rudy Bow, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Robert Rudy Bow
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bonnie Bow
Secretary Treasurer
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason Bow
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Bow Charity Inc
How much does Bow Charity Inc give each year?
Bow Charity Inc gave $8K across 7 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $8K across 6 grants.
What is Bow Charity Inc's typical grant size?
Bow Charity Inc's median grant in 2022 was $256, and its average grant was $1,071, across 7 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Bow Charity Inc give grants?
Bow Charity Inc gives mostly in Colorado: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Arizona (23%) and West Virginia (13%).
Does Bow Charity Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Bow Charity Inc's 2022 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Bow Charity Inc's largest grantees?
Bow Charity Inc's largest 2022 grantees include Compassion International ($3,794), Christs Church of the Valley ($1,700) and Bible Study Fellowship ($256), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($1,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
What is Bow Charity Inc's EIN?
Bow Charity Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-1737694. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 22, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 25, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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