Bowen Family Foundation Grant Program
Funding Amount
Varies
Deadline
September 30, 2026
Due tomorrow
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Current deadline
- September 30, 2026
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Deadlines typically fall in: September
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
Can we apply?
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Required status
- 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
Other requirements
- Texas organizations only (Waco and surrounding communities)
- Applicants must align with the foundation's mission of helping to heal children and families in Texas
Not eligible / not funded
- Not eligible: The Bowen Family Foundation does not make grant awards directly to individuals
Overview
Mission: Helping to Heal the Children and Families around Texas
Status
- Grant applications are open from April 1, 2026 through September 30, 2026
- Grants will be awarded in November 2026
Geographic Scope
- Texas organizations only (Waco and surrounding communities)
Eligibility Requirements
- Applicants must be a 501(c)(3) organization
- The Bowen Family Foundation does not make grant awards directly to individuals
- Applicants must align with the foundation's mission of helping to heal children and families in Texas
Focus Areas
Based on past grant recipients, the foundation supports organizations focused on:
- Child abuse prevention and support
- Youth services and mentoring
- Family services and support
- Children's health and therapeutic services
- Foster care and child welfare
- Community support for vulnerable children and families
Additional Information
- Visit the foundation website for more details: bowenfamilyfoundation.org
How to Apply
Grant Application Process
- Verify eligibility: Confirm your organization is a 501(c)(3) and serves Texas (Waco and surrounding communities)
- Ensure mission alignment: Verify your work aligns with the foundation's mission of helping to heal children and families in Texas
- Submit application: Applications are accepted online from April 1, 2026 through September 30, 2026
- Award notification: Grant awards will be announced in November 2026
Required Materials
- No specific application materials are detailed on the website
- Check the online application portal for detailed requirements
Important Notes
- Applications must be from 501(c)(3) organizations
- Individual applications are not accepted
- Organization must serve Texas region (Waco and surrounding communities)
What Bowen Family Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 10
- Total given
- $224K
- Median grant
- $19K
- Range
- $5,500–$50K
- By dollars: Texas 100%. Top recipient cities: Waco, TX; Axtell, TX; Tyler, TX.
- 90% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
Example grants
Waco Family Medicine · Waco, TX
$50K
Reach Therapeutic Riding · Waco, TX
$50K
Inspiracion Inc · Waco, TX
$20K
Unbound Global · Waco, TX
$20K
Guardian Therapeutic Horsemanship · Axtell, TX
$20K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Nonprofits
- Child abuse prevention
- Youth services
- Family services
- Child welfare
- Mental health
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