The Ethel Wilson Bowles and Robert
The Ethel Wilson Bowles and Robert is a private foundation based in Pasadena, California. Its stated primary purpose is to provide grants to certain 501(c)(3) organizations for the purposes indicated alongside its donations.
The Ethel Wilson Bowles and Robert at a glance
In short: The Ethel Wilson Bowles and Robert gave $1.0M across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $84K), mostly in California. 17% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,010,102
- -2.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $84,175
- -2.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $110,000
- Total assets
- $6,380,202
- +3.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (2 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (86% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Ethel Wilson Bowles and Robert
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Application form and materials, deadlines, and award restrictions are listed as not applicable.
- Contact
Application contact: No Grants Are Made To Individual Ap
Mailing address: 301 East Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91101
Phone: (626) 796-9123
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Ethel Wilson Bowles and Robert funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Children's Hospital of Los Angeles ($130K). Together the top 10 received $965K.
Grant Size Distribution
61 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 32 grants of 61 (52%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the foundation reported that 88% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 10% to Tennessee, and 3% to Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Ethel Wilson Bowles and Robert open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 12 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $35K; repeat grants $94K. How we count
Medians: $35K first-time, $113K repeat.
- 75% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−2%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 76% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $903K (2021) to $1.1M (2023). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $1.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Hospital of Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | Medical Purposes | $130,000 |
| UCLA Foundaton - UCLA Operation Mend Los Angeles, CA | Medical Care to Wounded Warriors | $130,000 |
| Huntington Memorial Hospital Pasadena, CA | Medical Purposes | $120,000 |
| City of Hope Los Angeles, CA | Needy Patients | $115,000 |
| Lucille Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford Palo Alto, CA | Medical Purposes | $115,000 |
| Regents of the University of California - San Francisco Medical Center Oakland, CA | Support of Medical School | $110,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Memphis, TN | Medical Research | $110,000 |
| Huntington Medical Research Institute Pasadena, CA | Medical Research | $55,000 |
| Young & Healthy Pasadena, CA | Medical Purposes | $50,000 |
| Shriners Children's Tampa, FL | Medical Purposes | $30,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,380,202 | $1,492,035 | $1,257,663 | $1,010,102 | 12 | $1,010,102 | $1,475,215 | $1,322,816 |
| 2024 | $6,155,771 | $1,706,389 | $1,256,744 | $1,032,628 | 12 | $1,032,628 | $1,689,474 | $1,140,102 |
| 2023 | $5,708,304 | $1,046,812 | $1,266,381 | $1,078,428 | 12 | $1,096,255 | $885,141 | $1,050,455 |
| 2022 | $5,921,007 | $722,834 | $1,227,585 | $1,033,802 | 13 | $1,053,235 | $596,783 | $1,092,861 |
| 2021 | $6,446,052 | $858,563 | $1,095,772 | $903,100 | 12 | $922,575 | $698,070 | $1,058,374 |
| 2020 | $6,668,675 | $928,769 | $1,078,796 | $910,000 | 12 | — | $787,315 | $929,123 |
| 2019 | $6,819,250 | $1,073,325 | $1,098,972 | $930,000 | 12 | — | $931,730 | $933,570 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Ethel Wilson Bowles and Robert reported a distributable amount of $1.3M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states that its primary purpose is to provide grants to certain 501(c)(3) organizations for specified purposes. Its 2025 grants included medical purposes, medical research, support for medical schools, care for wounded warriors and needy patients, and support for homeless people.
The grantees describe their own work in varied terms. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital says its mission is to advance cures and prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment, without denying treatment based on a family’s ability to pay. Young & Healthy says it works to improve family health by providing access to health care and wellness education. Union Station Homeless Services says it works to end homelessness through housing solutions, supportive services, and community connections.
Grantmaking
The reported totals were $1,032,628 across 12 grants in 2024 and $1,078,428 across 12 grants in 2023.
Among its 2025 grants were $130,000 each to Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles for medical purposes, UCLA Operation Mend for medical care to wounded warriors, and the USC Keck School of Medicine for support of a medical school. Other grants included $120,000 to Huntington Memorial Hospital for medical purposes; $115,000 to City of Hope for needy patients; $115,000 to Lucille Packard Children’s Hospital at Stanford for medical purposes; $110,000 to the UCSF Medical Center for support of a medical school; and $110,000 to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital for medical research. The foundation also gave $55,000 to Huntington Medical Research Institute for medical research, $50,000 to Young & Healthy for medical purposes, $30,000 to Shriners Children’s for medical purposes, and $25,102 to Union Station Homeless Services to support homeless people.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Sally A. Terry and Rita M. Diaz as co-trustees.
The Ethel Wilson Bowles and Robert's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sally A. Terry
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$78K (2019) → $101K (2025)
Rita M. Diaz
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$67K (2022) → $101K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Clark R. Byam (2019–2022) — Co-Trustee · Filing note: Resigned 2/3/2022
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $101K, to Sally a Terry (Co-Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Ethel Wilson Bowles and Robert
How much does The Ethel Wilson Bowles and Robert give each year?
The Ethel Wilson Bowles and Robert gave $1.0M across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.0M across 12 grants.
What is The Ethel Wilson Bowles and Robert's typical grant size?
The Ethel Wilson Bowles and Robert's median grant in 2025 was $110,000, and its average grant was $84,175, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Ethel Wilson Bowles and Robert that year got $35K on average.
Where does The Ethel Wilson Bowles and Robert give grants?
The Ethel Wilson Bowles and Robert gives mostly in California: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Tennessee (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pasadena, CA (4 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (3 grants).
Does The Ethel Wilson Bowles and Robert give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on The Ethel Wilson Bowles and Robert's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Medical Purposes" (6 grants).
Who are The Ethel Wilson Bowles and Robert's largest grantees?
The Ethel Wilson Bowles and Robert's largest 2025 grantees include Children's Hospital of Los Angeles ($130,000), UCLA Foundaton - UCLA Operation Mend ($130,000) and Huntington Memorial Hospital ($120,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Ethel Wilson Bowles and Robert?
The Ethel Wilson Bowles and Robert reported $6.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.3M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Ethel Wilson Bowles and Robert fund?
The foundation states that its primary purpose is to provide grants to certain 501(c)(3) organizations for specified purposes. Its 2025 grants included medical purposes, medical research, support for medical schools, care for wounded warriors and needy patients, and support for homeless people. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Ethel Wilson Bowles and Robert?
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 Ethel Wilson Bowles and Robert's EIN?
The Ethel Wilson Bowles and Robert's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-6481575. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Ethel Wilson Bowles and Robert accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 24, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 5, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
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