The Tonee Bowsher Foundation Inc
The Tonee Bowsher Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Marinette, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $42K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $10K. Net investment income was $101.
The Tonee Bowsher Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Tonee Bowsher Foundation Inc gave $10K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $10,000
- -50.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- -50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $42,010
- +30.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (50% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Tonee Bowsher Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Northern Michigan University ($5K).
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($5,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 10 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Tonee Bowsher Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 67% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2022) to $20K (2024). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $5,000 |
| Northern Michigan University Marquette, MI | Donation to Scholarship Fund | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $42,010 | $20,101 | $10,260 | $10,000 | 2 | $10,000 | $101 |
| 2024 | $32,168 | $15,137 | $20,405 | $20,000 | 4 | $20,000 | $137 |
| 2023 | $37,442 | $188 | $6,815 | $6,000 | 2 | $6,000 | $188 |
| 2022 | $44,069 | $50,069 | $6,000 | $6,000 | 2 | $6,000 | $69 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Tonee Bowsher Foundation Inc is led by Lawrence Bowsher, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2022; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lawrence Bowsher
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Frederick Schmidt
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Sopko
Vice President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 Tonee Bowsher Foundation Inc
How much does The Tonee Bowsher Foundation Inc give each year?
The Tonee Bowsher Foundation Inc gave $10K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $20K across 4 grants.
How large is The Tonee Bowsher Foundation Inc?
The Tonee Bowsher Foundation Inc reported $42K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $20K.
Where does The Tonee Bowsher Foundation Inc operate?
The Tonee Bowsher Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Michigan, Wisconsin.
What is The Tonee Bowsher Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Tonee Bowsher Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-2395801. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 21, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 19, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 3, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2025
Live grants for the work The Tonee Bowsher Foundation Inc funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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