Freda B Bowers Charitable Foundation
Freda B Bowers Charitable Foundation is a private foundation, based in Buffalo, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 4 grants totaling $75K. Net investment income was $80K.
Freda B Bowers Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Freda B Bowers Charitable Foundation gave $75K across 4 grants in 2026 (avg $19K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $74,955
- +12.2% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $18,739
- +12.2% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $18,739
- Total assets
- $1,332,613
- +0.1% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Maryland (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026.
Who Freda B Bowers Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Allegany High School ($25K). Together the top 4 received $75K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 20 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Freda B Bowers Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−11%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 94% 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $67K (2025) to $84K (2023). In 2026 it made 4 grants totaling $75K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Allegany High School Cumberland, MD | General Support | $24,985 |
| Cumberland YMCA Cumberland, MD | General Support | $18,739 |
| City of Cumberland Parks & Rec Dept Cumberland, MD | General Support | $18,739 |
| St Paul's Lutheran Church Cumberland, MD | General Support | $12,492 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,332,613 | $105,930 | $104,534 | $74,955 | 4 | $76,455 | $80,108 | $80,907 |
| 2025 | $1,331,330 | $115,458 | $93,160 | $66,784 | 4 | $68,284 | $91,197 | $76,454 |
| 2024 | $1,309,420 | $65,651 | $100,267 | $74,400 | 4 | $75,900 | $41,511 | $68,283 |
| 2023 | $1,344,320 | $63,260 | $111,754 | $84,224 | 4 | $85,724 | $39,358 | $75,901 |
| 2022 | $1,393,297 | $174,359 | $99,709 | $71,481 | 4 | $71,481 | $145,135 | $84,224 |
| 2021 | $1,319,085 | $38,208 | $107,925 | $81,245 | 4 | — | $12,560 | $76,044 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Freda B Bowers Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $81K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Freda B Bowers Charitable Foundation's only listed officer is M&T Trust Company, Trustee on the 2026 filing (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
M&T Trust Company
Trustee
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
$25K (2026)
Former officers (3)
- Former: M&T Bank (2024–2025) — Trustee
- Former: Mt (2022–2023) — Trustee
- Former: M&T Trust Co (2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $25K, to M&T Trust Company (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Freda B Bowers Charitable Foundation
How much does Freda B Bowers Charitable Foundation give each year?
Freda B Bowers Charitable Foundation gave $75K across 4 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $67K across 4 grants.
What is Freda B Bowers Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Freda B Bowers Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $18,739, and its average grant was $18,739, across 4 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Freda B Bowers Charitable Foundation give grants?
Freda B Bowers Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Maryland: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Cumberland, MD (4 grants).
Does Freda B Bowers Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Freda B Bowers Charitable Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Freda B Bowers Charitable Foundation?
Freda B Bowers Charitable Foundation reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $76K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $81K (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 is Freda B Bowers Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Freda B Bowers Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-6912468. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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