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.

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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

  1. Verify eligibility: Confirm your organization is a 501(c)(3) and serves Texas (Waco and surrounding communities)
  2. Ensure mission alignment: Verify your work aligns with the foundation's mission of helping to heal children and families in Texas
  3. Submit application: Applications are accepted online from April 1, 2026 through September 30, 2026
  4. 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

IRS Form 990, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Child abuse prevention
  • Youth services
  • Family services
  • Child welfare
  • Mental health

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