Bowen Foundation
Bowen Foundation is a private foundation based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Its 2025 filing reports charitable grants to organizations, nearly all of them in Oklahoma.
Bowen Foundation at a glance
In short: Bowen Foundation gave $862K across 54 grants in 2025 (avg $16K), mostly in Oklahoma. 24% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $862,275
- +5.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 54
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $15,968
- +5.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $7,501,924
- -0.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 24% first-time grantees (13 of 54, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (98% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Bowen Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 7300 N Country Club Drive, Oklahoma City, OK 73116
Phone: (405) 848-8370
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bowen Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Oklahoma Foundation ($240K). Together the top 10 received $714K.
Grant Size Distribution
309 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 282 grants of 309 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Oklahoma and 1% went to recipients in Missouri. The filing also lists New York, Connecticut, and North Carolina, each at 0% of grant dollars.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 54 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Bowen Foundation open to new grantees?
24%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 13 of 54 grantees (24%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $19K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 57% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 43% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 230% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $748K (2023) to $1.5M (2022). In 2025 it made 54 grants totaling $862K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Oklahoma Foundation Norman, OK | Charitable | $240,000 |
| Rebuilding Together OKC Oklahoma City, OK | Charitable | $114,750 |
| National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum Oklahoma City, OK | Charitable, new conference room tables for museum's board room. | $84,125 |
| Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs Inc Oklahoma City, OK | Charitable | $60,000 |
| Blaze's Tribute Equine Rescue Jones, OK | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Community of Concerned Christians - General Ringling, OK | Charitable | $45,000 |
| Saving Our Youth Oklahoma City, OK | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Teen Recovery Solutions Oklahoma City, OK | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Wings Special Needs Community Edmond, OK | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association Tulsa, OK | Charitable | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,501,924 | $891,238 | $910,648 | $862,275 | 54 | $871,968 | $325,827 | $379,003 |
| 2024 | $7,521,334 | $738,018 | $847,011 | $816,979 | 54 | $817,264 | $414,305 | $374,904 |
| 2023 | $7,630,327 | $327,993 | $794,317 | $747,828 | 59 | $748,057 | $189,096 | $489,889 |
| 2022 | $8,096,651 | $499,085 | $1,568,548 | $1,515,715 | 66 | $1,515,992 | $372,602 | $436,493 |
| 2021 | $9,166,114 | $270,327 | $861,213 | $806,915 | 76 | $806,915 | $216,827 | $491,685 |
| 2020 | $9,757,000 | $-84,636 | $830,202 | $762,358 | 78 | — | — | $509,167 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bowen Foundation reported a distributable amount of $379K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas including higher education, home repair, public affairs, equine rescue, teen recovery, services for adults with developmental disabilities, and assistance for people experiencing homelessness or poverty.
The University of Oklahoma Foundation describes its mission as facilitating and managing philanthropic gifts to support the University of Oklahoma. Rebuilding Together OKC says it repairs homes and revitalizes communities, with a focus on improving the homes and lives of low-income senior homeowners in Oklahoma County. Teen Recovery Solutions describes its work as providing a sober high school and recovery support for teens affected by substance abuse and addiction. Wings Special Needs Community says it provides social, vocational, and residential programs for adults with developmental disabilities.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 54 grants totaling $862,275. Individual grants ranged from $150 to $240,000, with a median of $2,500.
The largest reported awards included $240,000 to the University of Oklahoma Foundation, $114,750 to Rebuilding Together OKC, $84,125 to the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, and $60,000 to the Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs. Other notable grants included $50,000 to Blaze’s Tribute Equine Rescue, $40,000 to Saving Our Youth, $30,000 each to Teen Recovery Solutions and Wings Special Needs Community, and $20,000 to the Alzheimer’s Association.
The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum’s grant purpose included new conference room tables for its board room. The Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs describes its mission as promoting the flourishing of Oklahoma’s people by advancing principles and policies supporting free enterprise, limited government, personal responsibility, and individual initiative. Blaze’s Tribute Equine Rescue says it provides rehabilitation, education, and adoption services for neglected, starved, or abused horses.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Cassandra C. Bowen is listed as president on the 2025 filing.
Bowen Foundation is led by Cassandra C. Bowen, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Cassandra C. Bowen
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Bowen Foundation
How much does Bowen Foundation give each year?
Bowen Foundation gave $862K across 54 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $817K across 54 grants.
What is Bowen Foundation's typical grant size?
Bowen Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $15,968, across 54 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Bowen Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does Bowen Foundation give grants?
Bowen Foundation gives mostly in Oklahoma: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Oklahoma City, OK (30 grants), Norman, OK (3 grants), Ringling, OK (3 grants) and Edmond, OK (3 grants).
Does Bowen Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 54 grants with a stated purpose on Bowen Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (53 grants).
Who are Bowen Foundation's largest grantees?
Bowen Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include University of Oklahoma Foundation ($240,000), Rebuilding Together OKC ($114,750) and National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum ($84,125), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Bowen Foundation?
Bowen Foundation reported $7.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $872K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $379K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Bowen Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bowen Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Bowen Foundation's EIN?
Bowen Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3871656. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Bowen Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Bowen Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/bowen-foundation-morg_918ab1ee82384d6f982d9ca5288d7fa4
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