Bowanabee Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) grantmaking foundation located in Boulder, Colorado. The foundation was established in 2020 and operates as a philanthropic organization distributing grants to charitable, religious, scientific, literary, and educational organizations.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$16.6M
-8.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.6M
+528.1% YoY
Grant Count
19
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$84K
+528.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's stated purpose is to benefit religious, scientific, literary, educational, or other charitable organizations and to further those purposes. The foundation does not specify particular subject areas of focus, indicating a broad philanthropic scope. Recent grantmaking has included support for faith-based organizations and general operating expenses.
Grantmaking
The foundation made 15 grants in 2024, with total giving of $1,588,334. Recent notable grants include:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports a wide range of locations across the United States, including major cities such as Denver, Orlando, and San Antonio, as well as smaller communities. It operates in multiple states including California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $16,551,782
- Total Expenses: $2,112,354
- Total Revenue: -$189,933
- Total Liabilities: $1,220,000
As of 2021:
- Fair Market Value of Assets: $20,795,434
The foundation has no employees.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $16,551,782 | $18,176,644 | $18,179,096 |
| Revenue | $-189,933 | $26,120 | $6,113,960 |
| Expenses | $2,112,354 | $836,159 | $2,027,437 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,595,580 | $262,138 | $1,472,081 |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | $5,721,377 |
| Distributable Amount | $860,357 | $974,834 | $1,190,279 |
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
72 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
Scott Beck serves as President, Secretary, and Treasurer. Thomas J. Beck and Mark T. Lupa serve as directors. None of the key personnel receive compensation for their roles.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCOTT BECK | PRES/SEC/TREAS | 20 | — |
| THOMAS J BECK | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| MARK T LUPA | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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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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