Bowsher Nelson P FD Irr Tr UA
Bowsher Nelson P FD IRR TR UA is a private foundation based in Saint Louis, Missouri. Its 2025 filing reports scholarship grants to colleges and universities, with applicants required to be U.S. citizens, graduates of St. Joseph’s County, and to demonstrate financial need.
Bowsher Nelson P FD Irr Tr UA at a glance
In short: Bowsher Nelson P FD Irr Tr UA gave $21K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $21,000
- -20.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +9.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,750
- -27.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,750
- Total assets
- $481,523
- +0.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Indiana (93% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Bowsher Nelson P FD Irr Tr UA
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. The filing says to contact Wells Fargo Bank and submit a letter of application, three references, a high school transcript, and a financial aid form. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, graduates of St. Joseph’s County, and demonstrate financial need.
- Review Cycle
- March 31 annually. The 2026 deadline has passed.
- Deadline
- March 31 annually.
- Contact
Application contact: Wells Fargo Bank
Mailing address: 6325 S Rainbow Blvd Ste 300, Winstonsalem, NV 89118
Phone: (888) 730-4933
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bowsher Nelson P FD Irr Tr UA funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Grace College ($4K across 2 grants). Together the top 8 received $21K.
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 42 grants of 42 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Missouri. In 2025, 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in Indiana and 7% to recipients in Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
How Bowsher Nelson P FD Irr Tr UA gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−12%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 93% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2020) to $27K (2024). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $21K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bethel University Mishawaka, IN | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Grace College Winona Lake, IN | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Indiana University - Bloomington Bloomington, IN | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Indiana Wesleyan University Marion, IN | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Grace College Winona Lake, IN | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Indiana University - Bloomington Bloomington, IN | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Saint Marys College Notre Dame, IN | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| The College of Wooster Wooster, OH | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Purdue University West Lafayette, IN | Scholarship | $1,500 |
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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 | $481,523 | $34,294 | $33,361 | $21,000 | 12 | $26,360 | $27,736 | $28,250 |
| 2024 | $480,983 | $27,182 | $38,176 | $26,500 | 11 | $32,124 | $20,784 | $27,204 |
| 2023 | $491,497 | $12,846 | $34,192 | $24,000 | 10 | $28,561 | $9,669 | $25,626 |
| 2022 | $513,373 | $17,530 | $35,678 | $24,000 | 5 | $28,659 | $12,665 | $27,593 |
| 2021 | $531,713 | $54,512 | $28,512 | $17,000 | 4 | $21,347 | $47,810 | $30,314 |
| 2020 | $500,474 | $31,369 | $24,852 | $15,000 | 3 | — | $25,775 | $25,790 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bowsher Nelson P FD Irr Tr UA reported a distributable amount of $28K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants were designated for scholarships. Recipients included Indiana Wesleyan University, whose stated mission is to develop students in character, scholarship, and leadership in a Christ-centered academic community, and Bethel University, which describes preparing students for their calling and careers through academic, service, and other experiences.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $21,000. Grants ranged from $1,500 to $2,000, with a median of $1,750. Recipients included Bethel University ($2,000), Grace College ($2,000), Indiana University–Bloomington ($2,000), the University of Notre Dame ($2,000), and Indiana Wesleyan University ($2,000). The College of Wooster received $1,500.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Wells Fargo Bank N.A. is listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
Bowsher Nelson P FD Irr Tr UA's only listed officer is Wells Fargo Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Wells Fargo Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$7K (2020) → $9K (2025)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $9K, to Wells Fargo Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Bowsher Nelson P FD Irr Tr UA
How much does Bowsher Nelson P FD Irr Tr UA give each year?
Bowsher Nelson P FD Irr Tr UA gave $21K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $27K across 11 grants.
What is Bowsher Nelson P FD Irr Tr UA's typical grant size?
Bowsher Nelson P FD Irr Tr UA's median grant in 2025 was $1,750, and its average grant was $1,750, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Bowsher Nelson P FD Irr Tr UA give grants?
Bowsher Nelson P FD Irr Tr UA gives mostly in Indiana: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Ohio (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Winona Lake, IN (2 grants), Bloomington, IN (2 grants), Notre Dame, IN (2 grants) and Marion, IN (2 grants).
Does Bowsher Nelson P FD Irr Tr UA give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Bowsher Nelson P FD Irr Tr UA's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (12 grants).
Who are Bowsher Nelson P FD Irr Tr UA's largest grantees?
Bowsher Nelson P FD Irr Tr UA's largest 2025 grantees include Grace College ($4,000 across 2 grants), Indiana University - Bloomington ($3,500 across 2 grants) and Indiana Wesleyan University ($3,500 across 2 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Bowsher Nelson P FD Irr Tr UA?
Bowsher Nelson P FD Irr Tr UA reported $482K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $26K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $28K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Bowsher Nelson P FD Irr Tr UA fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants were designated for scholarships. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bowsher Nelson P FD Irr Tr UA?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Bowsher Nelson P FD Irr Tr UA's EIN?
Bowsher Nelson P FD Irr Tr UA's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-6012966. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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