The Bower Fund
To enhance the quality of life for the children of southern Nevada by improving access to quality healthcare and other essential needs through partnerships with community-based organizations.
The Bower Fund at a glance
In short: The Bower Fund gave $46K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $7K). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $45,500
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- Average grant
- $6,500
- Median grant
- $5,500
- Total assets
- $333,408
- +10.8% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Bower Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Serving Our Kids ($10K). Together the top 7 received $46K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 7 (100%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $46K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Serving Our Kids | Education and Healthcare Resources to Children | $10,000 |
| Foster Kinship | Education and Healthcare Resources to Children | $7,500 |
| Candelighters | Education and Healthcare Resources to Children | $6,000 |
| Communication Autism Resources | Education and Healthcare Resources to Children | $5,500 |
| Gigi's Playhouse | Education and Healthcare Resources to Children | $5,500 |
| Spread the Word Nevada | Education and Healthcare Resources to Children | $5,500 |
| Project Marilyn | Education and Healthcare Resources to Children | $5,500 |
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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 | $333,408 | $94,325 | $69,532 | $45,500 | 7 | $9,877 |
| 2024 | $300,810 | $316,214 | $16,328 | — | — | $44 |
About The Bower Fund
Based on IRS filings
The Bower Fund is a public charity, based in Henderson, NV. IRS filing data is available from 2024 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $333K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $46K. Net investment income was $10K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Bower Fund is led by Joel Bower, President on every filing since 2024; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Joel Bower
President
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Bower
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jana Bruner
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kyle Moyes
Secretary
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Reed Alewel
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 Bower Fund
How much does The Bower Fund give each year?
The Bower Fund gave $46K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is The Bower Fund's typical grant size?
The Bower Fund's median grant in 2025 was $5,500, and its average grant was $6,500, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Does The Bower Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on The Bower Fund's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education and Healthcare Resources to Children" (7 grants).
Who are The Bower Fund's largest grantees?
The Bower Fund's largest 2025 grantees include Serving Our Kids ($10,000), Foster Kinship ($7,500) and Candelighters ($6,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Bower Fund?
The Bower Fund reported $333K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $94K.
What is The Bower Fund's EIN?
The Bower Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-2104312. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 24, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 25, 2026)
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