The Bowie Family Foundation
The Bowie Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Newport Beach, California. Its 2024 filing reports 18 grants totaling $176,936, primarily for general operations support.
The Bowie Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Bowie Family Foundation gave $177K across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in California. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $176,936
- -2.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,830
- -2.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $625,335
- +8.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 18, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (54% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Bowie Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 8765, Newport Beach, CA 92658
Phone: (949) 760-8591
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Bowie Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Northrise University Initiative ($50K). Together the top 10 received $167K.
Grant Size Distribution
98 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 95 grants of 98 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 54% of grant dollars went to recipients in California and 38% went to recipients in Arizona. The remaining reported shares went to Texas (3%), Washington (2%), and North Carolina (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Bowie Family Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 18 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. How we count
- 83% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 52% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 668% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $116K (2021) to $181K (2023). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $177K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northrise University Initiative Scottsdale, AZ | General Operations Support | $50,000 |
| Grace Fellowship Church Costa Mesa, CA | General Operations Support | $36,000 |
| Home Word San Juan Capistrano, CA | General Operations Support | $30,000 |
| Mercy House Scottsdale, AZ | General Operations Support | $18,000 |
| Free Wheelchair Mission Irvine, CA | General Operations Support | $10,000 |
| National Christian Foundation Costa Mesa, CA | Genearl Operations Support | $10,000 |
| Every Generation Ministries Temecula, CA | General Operations Support | $5,000 |
| Children of the Nations Internation Silverdale, WA | General Operations Support | $2,500 |
| Antioch Ministries International Waco, TX | General Operations Support | $2,500 |
| The Antioch Partners Houston, TX | General Operations Support | $2,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $625,335 | $251,989 | $193,677 | $176,936 | 18 | $176,936 | $39,295 | $26,470 |
| 2023 | $578,328 | $168,471 | $197,931 | $180,848 | 18 | $180,848 | $5,402 | $24,662 |
| 2022 | $548,897 | $148,387 | $187,331 | $170,898 | 23 | $170,898 | $5,094 | $23,796 |
| 2021 | $635,449 | $263,288 | $131,418 | $116,284 | 20 | $116,284 | $74,295 | $21,303 |
| 2020 | $487,485 | $296,799 | $182,640 | $168,108 | 19 | — | $31,131 | $19,050 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Bowie Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $26K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Free Wheelchair Mission says it provides mobility to people with disabilities in developing nations, motivated by Jesus Christ. Every Generation Ministries describes itself as a Christian organization that works with local churches to develop ministry for children and families. Samaritan’s Purse says it provides spiritual and physical aid to people affected by war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 18 grants totaling $176,936. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $50,000, with a median of $2,500. Listed grant purposes were generally operations support.
Among the largest 2024 grants were $50,000 to Northrise University Initiative, $36,000 to Grace Fellowship Church, $30,000 to Home Word, $18,000 to Mercy House, and $10,000 each to Free Wheelchair Mission and the National Christian Foundation. Other reported 2024 grants included $5,000 to Every Generation Ministries; $2,500 each to Children of the Nations International, Antioch Ministries International, The Antioch Partners, Samaritan’s Purse, and Christ Life Ministries; and $1,000 to Relationship 180 and Good Samaritan Mission.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Stephen R Bowie as CEO and Wendy W Bowie as Secretary.
The Bowie Family Foundation is led by Stephen R Bowie, CEO on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Stephen R Bowie
CEO
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wendy W Bowie
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/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 Bowie Family Foundation
How much does The Bowie Family Foundation give each year?
The Bowie Family Foundation gave $177K across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $181K across 18 grants.
What is The Bowie Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Bowie Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $9,830, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Bowie Family Foundation give grants?
The Bowie Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Arizona (38%). The most frequent recipient cities were Scottsdale, AZ (2 grants) and Costa Mesa, CA (2 grants).
Does The Bowie Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 78% of The Bowie Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Genearl Operations Support" (3 grants).
Who are The Bowie Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Bowie Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Northrise University Initiative ($50,000), Grace Fellowship Church ($36,000) and Home Word ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Bowie Family Foundation?
The Bowie Family Foundation reported $625K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $177K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $26K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Bowie Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Free Wheelchair Mission says it provides mobility to people with disabilities in developing nations, motivated by Jesus Christ. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Bowie Family Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Bowie Family Foundation's EIN?
The Bowie Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-2161164. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Bowie Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Bowie Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-bowie-family-foundation-morg_4df444f9ff5a48ceaa32d10e10c34910
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