Brooks and Marilyn Bower Family

LOUISVILLE, KY EIN: 85-6207397

Brooks and Marilyn Bower Family is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in LOUISVILLE, KY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $44K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $18K. Net investment income was $9K.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$44K

-23.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$18K

+24.1% YoY

Grant Count

+40.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$3K

-11.3% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Brooks and Marilyn Bower Family reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Brooks and Marilyn Bower Family

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Kentucky $50K (67%)

New York $10K (13%)

Ohio $8K (10%)

Colorado $5K (7%)

Utah $3K (3%)

States

Colorado Kentucky New York Ohio Utah

Cities

BreckenridgeCincinnatiLouisvilleNew YorkSalt Lake City

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$44,322	$57,535	$64,652
Revenue	$4,792	$7,388	$826
Expenses	$18,005	$14,505	$17,705
Qualifying Distributions	$18,000	$14,500	$17,500
Net Investment Income	$8,872	$15,021	$826
Distributable Amount	$3,770	$3,910	$4,463

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 7 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

28 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include The Pete Foundation ($3,000), Breach Outdoor Education Center ($2,500), The Center for Women and Families ($2,500).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
BREACH OUTDOOR EDUCATION CENTER BRECKENRIDGE, CO	EXPAND THE POTENTIAL OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILTIIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS THROUGH MEANINGFUL, EDUCATIONAL, AND INSPIRING OUTDOOR EXPERIENCES	$2,500
THE CENTER FOR WOMEN AND FAMILIES LOUISVILLE, KY	DISRUPT THE CYCLE OF INTIMATE PARTNER AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE	$2,500
THE PETE FOUNDATION LOUISVILLE, KY	TO HELP WITH YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS.	$3,000
AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION NEW YORK, NY	TO SAVE LIVES AND BRING HOPE TO THOSE AFFECTED BY SUICIDE.	$2,500
RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES OF KENTUCKIANA INC LOUISVILLE, KY	TO HELP HOUSE AND SUPPORT FAMILIES SO THEY CAN STAY TOEGETHER AND FOCUS ON THEIR SICK CHILDREN.	$2,500
KENTUCKY HUMANE SOCIETY LOUISVILLE, KY	TO ASSIST FOR CARE AND ADOPTION OF ANIMALS.	$2,500
WALDEN SCHOOL LOUISVILLE, KY	TO OFFER ACADEMIC SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS WHO LEARN DIFFERENTLY.	$2,500

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
ALAN LINKER	TRUSTEE	1	—
SEAN MUMAW	SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE	—	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Brooks and Marilyn Bower Family?

Brooks and Marilyn Bower Family is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in LOUISVILLE, KY. It holds $44K in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Brooks and Marilyn Bower Family?

As of 2024, Brooks and Marilyn Bower Family holds $44K in total assets with $5K in annual revenue. It awarded 7 grants totaling $18K in 2024.

Where does Brooks and Marilyn Bower Family operate?

Brooks and Marilyn Bower Family has awarded grants in Colorado, Kentucky, New York, Ohio, Utah.

What size grants does Brooks and Marilyn Bower Family award?

In 2024, Brooks and Marilyn Bower Family awarded 7 grants totaling $18K — an average of about $3K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Brooks and Marilyn Bower Family required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Brooks and Marilyn Bower Family reported a distributable amount of $4K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Brooks and Marilyn Bower Family's EIN?

Brooks and Marilyn Bower Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-6207397. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.