William C Bowling Sr Memorial Fu
William C Bowling Sr Memorial Fu is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Warwick, RI. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $487K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $20K. Net investment income was $11K.
William C Bowling Sr Memorial Fu at a glance
In short: William C Bowling Sr Memorial Fu gave $20K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Rhode Island. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $20,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,500
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $487,087
- +9.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Rhode Island (100% 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 William C Bowling Sr Memorial Fu funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Star Kids Newportfall River ($3K). Together the top 8 received $20K.
Grant Size Distribution
38 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 38 grants of 38 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How William C Bowling Sr Memorial Fu gives
- Giving grew 33% 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2019) to $20K (2025). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Star Kids Newportfall River Middletown, RI | Support Education for RI Youth | $2,500 |
| San Miguel School Providence, RI | Support Education for RI Youth | $2,500 |
| Bishop Hendricken HS Warwick, RI | Support Education for RI Youth | $2,500 |
| Lasalle Academy Providence, RI | Support Education for RI Youth | $2,500 |
| Pilgrim High School Band Warwick, RI | Support Education for RI Youth | $2,500 |
| St Peter's Church CCD Warwick, RI | Support Education for RI Youth | $2,500 |
| Pilgrim High School Drama Club Warwick, RI | Support Education for RI Youth | $2,500 |
| Hoxie Elementary School Warwick, RI | Support Education for RI Youth | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $487,087 | $9,719 | $26,059 | $20,000 | 8 | $20,000 | $11,145 |
| 2024 | $445,622 | $10,344 | $26,105 | $20,000 | 8 | $20,000 | $45,828 |
| 2023 | $394,606 | $8,538 | $20,211 | $16,000 | 8 | $16,000 | $92,055 |
| 2022 | $331,391 | $7,574 | $19,262 | $15,000 | 8 | $15,000 | $17,096 |
| 2021 | $452,248 | $8,616 | $19,464 | $15,000 | 6 | $15,000 | $5,837 |
| 2020 | $387,262 | $7,119 | $18,652 | $15,000 | 6 | — | $6,937 |
| 2019 | $345,615 | $8,077 | $18,312 | $15,000 | 7 | — | $10,610 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
William C Bowling Sr Memorial Fu is led by Kathleen Cote Bowling MD, President on every filing since 2019 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kathleen Cote Bowling MD
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Scott Avedisian (2019–2024) — Vice President
- Former: William Charland (2019–2024) — Treasurer
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.
Frequently asked questions about William C Bowling Sr Memorial Fu
How much does William C Bowling Sr Memorial Fu give each year?
William C Bowling Sr Memorial Fu gave $20K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $20K across 8 grants.
What is William C Bowling Sr Memorial Fu's typical grant size?
William C Bowling Sr Memorial Fu's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $2,500, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does William C Bowling Sr Memorial Fu give grants?
William C Bowling Sr Memorial Fu gives mostly in Rhode Island: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Warwick, RI (5 grants) and Providence, RI (2 grants).
Does William C Bowling Sr Memorial Fu give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on William C Bowling Sr Memorial Fu's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support Education for RI Youth" (8 grants).
Who are William C Bowling Sr Memorial Fu's largest grantees?
William C Bowling Sr Memorial Fu's largest 2025 grantees include Star Kids Newportfall River ($2,500), San Miguel School ($2,500) and Bishop Hendricken HS ($2,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is William C Bowling Sr Memorial Fu?
William C Bowling Sr Memorial Fu reported $487K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $10K.
What is William C Bowling Sr Memorial Fu?
William C Bowling Sr Memorial Fu is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Warwick, RI. It holds $487K in total assets as of 2025.
What is William C Bowling Sr Memorial Fu's EIN?
William C Bowling Sr Memorial Fu's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 02-0556814. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 2, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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