The Bow Foundation
The Bow Foundation is dedicated to supporting gnao1 families through enhanced research and increased awareness.
The Bow Foundation at a glance
In short: The Bow Foundation gave $143K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $48K), top state Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $142,688
- -18.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $47,563
- +62.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $42,688
- Total assets
- $603,002
- -2.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (42% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Bow Foundation
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Bow Foundation
Who The Bow Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Florida ($60K). Together the top 3 received $143K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 20 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Bow Foundation gives
- Giving grew 54% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $93K (2021) to $203K (2022). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $143K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Florida Gainesville, FL | To Support and Further GNAO1 Related Research. | $60,000 |
| University of Massachusetts Boston, MA | To Support and Further GNAO1 Related Research. | $42,688 |
| The Regents at University of California Oakland, CA | To Support and Further GNAO1 Related Research. | $40,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $603,002 | $247,559 | $259,893 | $142,688 | 3 | $3,156 |
| 2023 | $615,336 | $370,375 | $236,586 | $175,164 | 6 | $2,328 |
| 2022 | $481,547 | $255,897 | $234,065 | $203,443 | 4 | — |
| 2021 | $459,715 | $232,342 | $117,105 | $92,500 | 4 | — |
| 2020 | $344,478 | $210,413 | $141,301 | $133,780 | 3 | — |
About The Bow Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Bow Foundation is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Charlottesville, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $603K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $143K. Net investment income was $3K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Bow Foundation is led by Emily Bell, Chairman on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Emily Bell
Chairman
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alice Fox
Vice Chairman
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hamilton Fox
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Bell
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 The Bow Foundation
How much does The Bow Foundation give each year?
The Bow Foundation gave $143K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $175K across 6 grants.
What is The Bow Foundation's typical grant size?
The Bow Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $42,688, and its average grant was $47,563, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Bow Foundation give grants?
The Bow Foundation's top state is Florida, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Massachusetts (30%) and California (28%).
Does The Bow Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on The Bow Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support and Further GNAO1 Related Research." (3 grants).
How large is The Bow Foundation?
The Bow Foundation reported $603K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $248K.
What is The Bow Foundation?
The Bow Foundation is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Charlottesville, VA. It holds $603K in total assets as of 2024.
What is The Bow Foundation's EIN?
The Bow Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-1323389. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 June 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 18, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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