The Jone L Bowman Foundation Inc
The Jone L Bowman Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Williamsport, Maryland. It supports charitable organizations, including through capital-campaign pledges for projects described by the foundation as benefiting Washington County, Maryland.
The Jone L Bowman Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Jone L Bowman Foundation Inc gave $1.2M across 66 grants in 2024 (avg $18K), mostly in Maryland. 21% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,189,098
- +36.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 66
- +17.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $18,017
- +15.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,750
- Total assets
- $25,754,460
- +15.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (14 of 66, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (98% 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 Jone L Bowman Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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Applications should be submitted in writing and describe the purposes for which the requested contribution will be used. The filing states that there are no award restrictions and that requests are not limited to preselected organizations.
- Contact
Application contact: Donald M Bowman
Mailing address: 10228 Governor Lane Blvd Suite 3002, Williamsport, MD 21795
Phone: (999) 999-9999
Website: https://jonelbowmanfamilyfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Jone L Bowman Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Hagerstown Aviation Museum ($275K). Together the top 10 received $992K.
Grant Size Distribution
256 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 237 grants of 256 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website describes its capital campaigns as serving the betterment of Washington County, Maryland. In 2024, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland. The filing also lists recipients in New York, North Carolina, Missouri, and Pennsylvania, each representing 1% or less of grant dollars.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 66 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Jone L Bowman Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 14 of 66 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $21K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 71% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 149% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 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 (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 $454K (2020) to $1.2M (2024). In 2024 it made 66 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hagerstown Aviation Museum Hagerstown, MD | Support of Exempt Purposes | $275,000 |
| Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine Hagerstown, MD | Support of Exempt Purposes | $200,000 |
| Maryland Theatre Hagerstown, MD | Support of Exempt Purposes | $115,000 |
| Hagerstown Community College Foundation Hagerstown, MD | Support of Exempt Purposes | $106,789 |
| Easterseals DC MD VA Silver Spring, MD | Support of Exempt Purposes | $100,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Washington County Hagerstown, MD | Support of Exempt Purposes | $92,519 |
| Star Community Inc Hagerstown, MD | Support of Exempt Purposes | $30,000 |
| San-Mar Childrens Home Inc Boonsboro, MD | Support of Exempt Purposes | $27,500 |
| Downsville Ruritan Club Williamsport, MD | Support of Exempt Purposes | $25,000 |
| Hagerstown Area Religious Council (Harc) Hagerstown, MD | Support of Exempt Purposes | $20,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $25,754,460 | $4,983,376 | $1,518,682 | $1,189,098 | 66 | $1,189,098 | $2,948,708 | $1,569,000 |
| 2023 | $22,230,385 | $4,793,013 | $1,120,881 | $870,855 | 56 | $870,855 | $553,323 | $1,185,277 |
| 2022 | $18,637,219 | $5,271,574 | $806,256 | $592,611 | 55 | $592,611 | $175,324 | $873,423 |
| 2021 | $14,171,901 | $8,387,598 | $639,298 | $478,148 | 43 | $478,148 | $1,275,584 | $590,683 |
| 2020 | $6,421,601 | $834,220 | $581,223 | $454,053 | 36 | — | $712,393 | $477,256 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Jone L Bowman Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.6M 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 published capital campaigns include pledges for medical education, workforce training, a youth clubhouse, and cultural and community projects.
Grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of organizations supported. Hagerstown Aviation Museum says its mission is to educate the community about its involvement in aviation. Williamsport Volunteer Fire & EMS describes its work as providing fire protection and emergency medical services. Community Free Clinic says it provides medical care to people who otherwise cannot afford treatment. Star Community says it partners with people it supports to build community connections with respect, dignity, and love.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 66 grants totaling $1,189,098. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $275,000, with a median grant of $2,750.
The largest listed grants included $275,000 to Hagerstown Aviation Museum, $200,000 to Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine, $115,000 to Maryland Theatre, and $106,789 to Hagerstown Community College Foundation. Other notable awards were $100,000 to Easterseals DC MD VA and $92,519 to Boys and Girls Clubs of Washington County. The listed grant purposes were “support of exempt purposes.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Donald M. Bowman as director and president; Linda Bowman Ebersole as director and assistant secretary; Todd A. Bowman as director and treasurer; Cindy Joiner as secretary; and Samantha Ebersole Bodnar and Mary E. Bowman as directors.
The Jone L Bowman Foundation Inc is led by Donald M. Bowman, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Donald M. Bowman
Director & President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda Bowman Ebersole
Director & Assistant Secretary
Director → Director & Assistant Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Todd A. Bowman
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary E. Bowman
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Samantha Ebersole Bodnar
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cindy Joiner
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 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 Jone L Bowman Foundation Inc
How much does The Jone L Bowman Foundation Inc give each year?
The Jone L Bowman Foundation Inc gave $1.2M across 66 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $871K across 56 grants.
What is The Jone L Bowman Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Jone L Bowman Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $2,750, and its average grant was $18,017, across 66 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Jone L Bowman Foundation Inc that year got $6K on average.
Where does The Jone L Bowman Foundation Inc give grants?
The Jone L Bowman Foundation Inc gives mostly in Maryland: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Hagerstown, MD (40 grants), Williamsport, MD (6 grants), Baltimore, MD (3 grants) and Boonsboro, MD (2 grants).
Who are The Jone L Bowman Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Jone L Bowman Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Hagerstown Aviation Museum ($275,000), Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine ($200,000) and Maryland Theatre ($115,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Jone L Bowman Foundation Inc?
The Jone L Bowman Foundation Inc reported $25.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.6M (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 Jone L Bowman Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its published capital campaigns include pledges for medical education, workforce training, a youth clubhouse, and cultural and community projects. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Jone L Bowman Foundation Inc?
Applications should be submitted in writing and describe the purposes for which the requested contribution will be used. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Jone L Bowman Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Jone L Bowman Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2265117. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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