George K Bowling Community
George k. Bowling community park, inc. Was incorporated under the laws of Kentucky as a not-for-profit corporation on october 20, 1978 for the charitable purpose of providing a recreational outlet for approximately 14,700 citizens in and around Metcalfe county, Kentucky, an area where 24% live at or below the poverty level.citizens can participate in activities such as basketball, tennis, soccer, and softball, among others. The community center is a multi-purpose facility available to residents of Metcalfe county for events such as public meetings, social funtions, receptions, etc.
George K Bowling Community at a glance
In short: George K Bowling Community gave $22K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in Kentucky. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $21,600
- +166.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +200.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,200
- -11.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $1,198,108
- -9.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who George K Bowling Community funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Metcalfe County Animal Shelter ($9K). Together the top 3 received $22K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 10 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How George K Bowling Community gives
- Giving grew 76% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 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 $5K (2021) to $22K (2025). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $22K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Metcalfe County Animal Shelter Edmonton, KY | Donation | $8,700 |
| VFW Post 5419 Burkesville, KY | Donation | $7,500 |
| All About Dance Glasgow, KY | Donation | $5,400 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,198,108 | $542,476 | $667,128 | $21,600 | 3 | $4,818 |
| 2024 | $1,327,405 | $518,035 | $617,108 | $8,100 | 1 | $3,046 |
| 2023 | $1,460,535 | $628,668 | $733,427 | $21,300 | 3 | $1,817 |
| 2022 | $1,559,862 | $794,919 | $680,978 | $12,300 | 2 | $1,850 |
| 2021 | $1,463,364 | $696,778 | $482,982 | $5,300 | 1 | $6,450 |
| 2020 | $1,258,133 | $372,407 | $489,901 | $15,975 | Total only | $3,180 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About George K Bowling Community
Based on IRS filings
George K Bowling Community is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Edmonton, KY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $22K. Net investment income was $5K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
George K Bowling Community is led by Lisa Boswell, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 2 of 7 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lisa Boswell
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$63K (2020) → $72K (2025)
Kim Smith
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Froehlich
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Scholar
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Holly Coleman
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$46K (2025)
Winston Harbison
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$42K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Cathy Jessie
Secretary
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $72K, to Lisa Boswell (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about George K Bowling Community
How much does George K Bowling Community give each year?
George K Bowling Community gave $22K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $8K across 1 grant.
What is George K Bowling Community's typical grant size?
George K Bowling Community's median grant in 2025 was $7,500, and its average grant was $7,200, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does George K Bowling Community give grants?
George K Bowling Community gives mostly in Kentucky: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does George K Bowling Community give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on George K Bowling Community's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (3 grants).
How large is George K Bowling Community?
George K Bowling Community reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $542K.
What is George K Bowling Community?
George K Bowling Community is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Edmonton, KY. It holds $1.2M in total assets as of 2025.
What is George K Bowling Community's EIN?
George K Bowling Community's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-0945479. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 20, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 23, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
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