George D & Dorothy S Bowers Memorial Trust
George D & Dorothy S Bowers Memorial Trust is a private foundation focused on religion, based in Buffalo, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $108K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $5K. Net investment income was $9K.
George D & Dorothy S Bowers Memorial Trust at a glance
In short: George D & Dorothy S Bowers Memorial Trust gave $5K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $5K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $4,711
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $4,711
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $4,711
- Total assets
- $107,663
- +3.5% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (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 George D & Dorothy S Bowers Memorial Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Bethany United Methodist Church ($5K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How George D & Dorothy S Bowers Memorial Trust gives
- Giving fell 23% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 76% 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 $5K (2025) to $7K (2022). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bethany United Methodist Church Red Lion, PA | General Support | $4,711 |
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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 | $107,663 | $11,613 | $7,950 | $4,711 | 1 | $4,711 | $8,521 | $6,221 |
| 2025 | $104,006 | $8,397 | $7,831 | $4,711 | 1 | $4,711 | $5,285 | $5,904 |
| 2024 | $103,447 | $4,813 | $10,339 | $5,771 | 1 | $7,271 | $1,694 | $5,380 |
| 2023 | $109,000 | $5,658 | $10,761 | $6,093 | 1 | $7,593 | $2,700 | $5,833 |
| 2022 | $114,119 | $12,723 | $11,887 | $7,264 | 1 | $7,264 | $8,065 | $7,005 |
| 2021 | $113,281 | $4,599 | $11,196 | $6,579 | 1 | — | $5 | $6,462 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, George D & Dorothy S Bowers Memorial Trust reported a distributable amount of $6K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
George D & Dorothy S Bowers Memorial Trust'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
$3K (2026)
Former officers (2)
- Former: M&T Bank (2024–2025) — Trustee
- Former: MT Bank (2021–2023) — 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 $3K, to M T Trust Company (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about George D & Dorothy S Bowers Memorial Trust
How much does George D & Dorothy S Bowers Memorial Trust give each year?
George D & Dorothy S Bowers Memorial Trust gave $5K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $5K across 1 grant.
How large is George D & Dorothy S Bowers Memorial Trust?
George D & Dorothy S Bowers Memorial Trust reported $108K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $5K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6K (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 George D & Dorothy S Bowers Memorial Trust?
George D & Dorothy S Bowers Memorial Trust is a private foundation focused on religion, based in Buffalo, NY. It holds $108K in total assets as of 2026.
Where does George D & Dorothy S Bowers Memorial Trust operate?
George D & Dorothy S Bowers Memorial Trust has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.
What is George D & Dorothy S Bowers Memorial Trust's EIN?
George D & Dorothy S Bowers Memorial Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-6702275. 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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