James L and Mary Jane Bowman Charitable Trust
James L and Mary Jane Bowman Charitable Trust is a private foundation, based in Stephens City, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 6 grants totaling $28K.
James L and Mary Jane Bowman Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: James L and Mary Jane Bowman Charitable Trust gave $28K across 6 grants in 2022 (avg $5K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $27,948
- -99.2% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 6
- -66.7% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $4,658
- -97.5% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Primary geography
- Virginia (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who James L and Mary Jane Bowman Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Blue Ridge Wildlife Center ($5K). Together the top 6 received $28K.
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 45 (62%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How James L and Mary Jane Bowman Charitable Trust gives
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $28K (2022) to $3.3M (2021). In 2022 it made 6 grants totaling $28K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Wildlife Center Millwood, VA | To Support Local Wildlife Rescue Efforts | $5,000 |
| Dakota's Dream Animal Rescue Winchester, VA | To Support Local Animal Rescue | $5,000 |
| Middletown Fire & Rescue Middletown, VA | To Support Local Fire Department | $5,000 |
| Stephens City Volunteer Fire Department Stephens City, VA | To provide fire & rescue services to the community | $5,000 |
| Stone House Foundation Stephens City, VA | To educate on the history of the lower shenandoah valley | $5,000 |
| Wildlife Veterinary Care Boyce, VA | To care for sick and injured wildlife located in Virginia | $2,948 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | — | $46,686 | $27,948 | 6 | $31,551 | — | $1,640 |
| 2021 | $46,686 | $1,438,849 | $3,333,132 | $3,307,000 | 18 | $3,310,745 | $1,427,845 | $74,180 |
| 2020 | $1,940,969 | $595,518 | $660,906 | $636,541 | 21 | — | $577,189 | $154,865 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, James L and Mary Jane Bowman Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
James L and Mary Jane Bowman Charitable Trust's 2022 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Beverley B. Shoemaker
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rachel E. Shoemaker
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about James L and Mary Jane Bowman Charitable Trust
How much does James L and Mary Jane Bowman Charitable Trust give each year?
James L and Mary Jane Bowman Charitable Trust gave $28K across 6 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $3.3M across 18 grants.
What is James L and Mary Jane Bowman Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
James L and Mary Jane Bowman Charitable Trust's median grant in 2022 was $5,000, and its average grant was $4,658, across 6 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does James L and Mary Jane Bowman Charitable Trust give grants?
James L and Mary Jane Bowman Charitable Trust gives mostly in Virginia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Stephens City, VA (2 grants).
Does James L and Mary Jane Bowman Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on James L and Mary Jane Bowman Charitable Trust's 2022 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are James L and Mary Jane Bowman Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
James L and Mary Jane Bowman Charitable Trust's largest 2022 grantees include Blue Ridge Wildlife Center ($5,000), Dakota's Dream Animal Rescue ($5,000) and Middletown Fire & Rescue ($5,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
How much is James L and Mary Jane Bowman Charitable Trust required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, James L and Mary Jane Bowman Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $2K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is James L and Mary Jane Bowman Charitable Trust's EIN?
James L and Mary Jane Bowman Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-6412915. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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