William H Bowen Family Foundation
The William H Bowen Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Little Rock, Arkansas. In 2023, it gave $201,000 through 15 grants, all to organizations in Arkansas, including organizations addressing hunger, healthcare, children’s services, and community needs.
William H Bowen Family Foundation at a glance
In short: William H Bowen Family Foundation gave $201K across 15 grants in 2023 (avg $13K), mostly in Arkansas. 7% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $201,000
- +10.7% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 15
- +0.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $13,400
- +10.7% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $12,000
- Total assets
- $3,996,075
- +26.9% vs 2022
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (1 of 14, 2023; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Arkansas (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to William H Bowen Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Patricia Bowen Barker Co-Trustee, Little Rock, AR 72207
Phone: (501) 666-4011
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who William H Bowen Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Uams College of Medicine ($35K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $181K.
Grant Size Distribution
56 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 55 grants of 56 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2023 went to recipients in Arkansas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is William H Bowen Family Foundation open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 1 of 14 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $15K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 93% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving grew 91% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 102% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2023). 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $105K (2020) to $201K (2023). In 2023 it made 15 grants totaling $201K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance Little Rock, AR | General Purposes | $34,500 |
| Uams College of Medicine Little Rock, AR | General Purposes | $25,000 |
| Ark Children's Hospital Little Rock, AR | Injury Prevention Center | $20,000 |
| First United Methodist Church Russellville, AR | General Purposes | $17,500 |
| Age to Age Wesley Foundation Russellville, AR | General Purposes | $17,000 |
| Community Connections Conway, AR | General Purposes | $15,000 |
| Arkansas Tech Univ Foundation Russellville, AR | General Purposes | $15,000 |
| Our House Little Rock, AR | General Purposes | $12,000 |
| Uams College of Medicine Little Rock, AR | Orthopedic Education Fund | $10,000 |
| Wesley Foundation Arkansas Tech Russellville, AR | General Purposes | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3,996,075 | $1,049,458 | $202,443 | $201,000 | 15 | $201,000 | $379,039 | $197,188 |
| 2022 | $3,149,060 | $223,982 | $178,560 | $181,500 | 15 | $181,500 | $138,878 | $201,520 |
| 2021 | $3,103,638 | $212,806 | $186,226 | $174,000 | 13 | $174,000 | $200,580 | $201,575 |
| 2020 | $3,077,058 | $420,580 | $152,257 | $105,000 | 13 | — | $417,183 | $148,099 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William H Bowen Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $197K for 2023 — 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 2023 grants went to organizations with varied purposes, including general support and specific programs such as an injury prevention center and an orthopedic education fund.
Among its grantees, Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance describes itself as a collaborative organization working on behalf of Arkansans facing hunger. Our House says it empowers homeless and near-homeless families and individuals to succeed in work, school, and life. Camp Aldersgate says it creates life-changing experiences for individuals with special needs. Arkansas Public Policy Panel describes its work as organizing and supporting citizen groups to pursue social and economic justice in Arkansas. First United Methodist Church describes its mission as operating a daycare program for children.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation awarded 15 grants totaling $201,000. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $34,500, with a median grant of $12,000.
The largest grants included $34,500 to Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance, $25,000 to UAMS College of Medicine for general purposes, $20,000 to Ark Children’s Hospital for its Injury Prevention Center, and $17,500 to First United Methodist Church for general purposes. Other awards included $17,000 to Age to Age Wesley Foundation, $15,000 each to Community Connections and Arkansas Tech University Foundation, and $12,000 to Our House.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists W Scott Bowen, Patricia Bowen Barker, and Cynthia Bowen Blanchard as co-trustees.
William H Bowen Family Foundation's 2023 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Cynthia Bowen Blanchard
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Patricia Bowen Barker
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
W. Scott Bowen
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 H Bowen Family Foundation
How much does William H Bowen Family Foundation give each year?
William H Bowen Family Foundation gave $201K across 15 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $182K across 15 grants.
What is William H Bowen Family Foundation's typical grant size?
William H Bowen Family Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $12,000, and its average grant was $13,400, across 15 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from William H Bowen Family Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does William H Bowen Family Foundation give grants?
William H Bowen Family Foundation gives mostly in Arkansas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Little Rock, AR (10 grants) and Russellville, AR (4 grants).
Does William H Bowen Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 87% of William H Bowen Family Foundation's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are William H Bowen Family Foundation's largest grantees?
William H Bowen Family Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Uams College of Medicine ($35,000 across 2 grants), Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance ($34,500) and Ark Children's Hospital ($20,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How large is William H Bowen Family Foundation?
William H Bowen Family Foundation reported $4.0M in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $201K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $197K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does William H Bowen Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants went to organizations with varied purposes, including general support and specific programs such as an injury prevention center and an orthopedic education fund. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from William H Bowen Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is William H Bowen Family Foundation's EIN?
William H Bowen Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-6319930. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Does William H Bowen 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 2020–2023
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