The Bowers Foundation
EIN 453668271 Private FoundationAbout
As explained below, the Foundation has no plans for dissolution. This statement is submitted to report the distribution of certain assets during the year. The distributions resulted in a substantial contraction of assets. The following information is submitted in accordance with Treasury Regulation Section 1.6043-3(a)(1) and the Form 990-PF instructions: During the taxable year ending December 31, 2023, the Foundation made distributions from assets from sources other than current income. Collectively, the distributions in excess of current income totaled $377,826. This amount represents 25% or more of the Foundation's net assets of $561,214 (as measured by fair market value) at the beginning of the Foundation's taxable year ending December 31, 2023. Although the Foundation technically experienced a substantial contraction, it will continue in existence and has no plans for dissolution. The Foundation made distributions of cash to the grantees listed in the attachment to Part XIV, Line 3a; each such grant was made solely for the charitable purpose specified therein.
Application Information
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $10K | $346K | $-14K | 4 |
| 2018 | $17K | $340K | $11K | 6 |
| 2019 | N/A | $412K | $51K | N/A |
| 2020 | $4K | $424K | $91K | 4 |
| 2021 | $6K | $465K | $5K | 4 |
| 2022 | $6K | $561K | $128K | 5 |
| 2023 | $378K | $352K | $84K | 7 |
| 2024 | $20K | $369K | $107K | 4 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 34 grants on record
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
Grants Awarded (34 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | Boston, MA | $367,826 | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Unite to Light | Goleta, CA | $10,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Unite to Light | Goleta, CA | $10,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Unite to Light | Goleta, CA | $6,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Grazia Foundation | Charlottesvle, VA | $5,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Grazia Foundation | Charlottesvle, VA | $5,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| University of Minnesota Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | $4,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Hospice of Santa Barbara Inc | Santa Barbara, CA | $3,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Briezys Bunch | Indianapolis, IN | $2,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Hospice of Santa Barbara Inc | Santa Barbara, CA | $2,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Hospice of Santa Barbara Inc | Santa Barbara, CA | $2,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Tftsp Youth Golf Council St Petersburg Florida Inc | St Petersburg, FL | $2,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Hospice of Santa Barbara Inc | Santa Barbara, CA | $2,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Creative Play Preschool Inc | Gulfport, FL | $1,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2018 |
| National Brain Tumor Society Inc | Newton, MA | $1,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Tftsp Youth Golf Council St Petersburg Florida Inc | St Petersburg, FL | $1,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Briezys Bunch | Indianapolis, IN | $1,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Kind Mouse Productions Inc | St Petersburg, FL | $1,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Tftsp Youth Golf Council St Petersburg Florida Inc | St Petersburg, FL | $1,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Virginia Discovery Museum Inc | Charlottesvle, VA | $1,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| National Brain Tumor Society Inc | Newton, MA | $1,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Reclaimed Hope Initiative | Charlottesvle, VA | $1,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Wildrock | Crozet, VA | $1,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Direct Relief | Santa Barbara, CA | $1,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of Tampa Bay Inc | Tampa, FL | $1,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
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