JAMES S BOWER FOUNDATION
https://WWW.JSBOWERFOUNDATION.ORG
$89.0M
Total Assets (2024)
$3.2M
Total Giving (2024)
120
Grants on File (2023–2024)
$53K
Avg Grant Size
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
JON CLARK
Phone
8055648814
Deadlines
SEE WEBSITE FOR CYCLE SUBMISSION
How to Apply
ALL APPLICATIONS DONE ELECTRONICALLY. SEE INSTRUCTIONS AND CONTACT INFO ON WEBSITE (JSBOWERFOUNDATION.ORG)
Restrictions
THE FOUNDATION LIMITS ITS GRANTS TO FOUR CATEGORIES: EDUCATION, SCIENTIFIC, RELIGIOUS AND CHARITABLE
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3.3M | $86.1M | $2.6M | 60 |
| 2024 | $3.2M | $89.0M | $2.7M | 60 |
Grant Size Distribution
Min: $5K
Median: $25K
Avg: $54K
Max: $415K
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| JON CLARK | PRESIDENT | $288K |
| HARVEY BOTTELSEN THRU 123124 | CHAIRMAN | $30K |
| CHRISTOPHER A JACOBS | SECRETARY | $30K |
| DAVID ALVARADO THRU 123124 | TREASURER | $30K |
| HARVEY BOTTELSEN | CHAIRMAN | $30K |
| DAVID ALVARADO | TREASURER | $30K |
Grants Awarded (120 total)
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL INC | SANTA BARBARA, CA | $415,000 | CENTRAL COAST CLIMATE JUSTICE NETWORK | 2023 |
| COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL INC | SANTA BARBARA, CA | $400,000 | CLIMATE CHANGE 50TH ANNIVERSARY CAMPAIGN | 2024 |
| CARPINTERIA CHILDREN'S PROJECT | CARPINTERIA, CA | $290,000 | EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION & FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER | 2024 |
| HOSPICE OF SANTA BARBARA INC | SANTA BARBARA, CA | $262,500 | ADVANCE CARE PLANNING AND PATIENT CARE SERVICES | 2023 |
| HOSPICE OF SANTA BARBARA INC | SANTA BARBARA, CA | $222,500 | ADVANCE CARE PLANNING AND PATIENT CARE SERVICES | 2024 |
| CARPINTERIA CHILDREN'S PROJECT | CARPINTERIA, CA | $217,500 | EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION & RESOURCE CENTER | 2023 |
| CHILD ABUSE LISTENING MEDIATION INC | SANTA BARBARA, CA | $200,000 | CONTINUOUS QUALITY IMPROVEMENT EVALUATION | 2023 |
| UC SANTA BARBARA FOUNDATION | SANTA BARBARA, CA | $200,000 | COMMUNITY FELLOWS FUND | 2023 |
| SANTA BARBARA COTTAGE HOSPITAL FOUN | SANTA BARBARA, CA | $175,000 | COTTAGE ADVANCE CARE PLANNING PROGRAM | 2023 |
| LEAP LEARN ENGAGE ADVOCATE PARTNER | GOLETA, CA | $175,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2024 |
| SANTA BARBARA EDUCATION FOUNDATION | SANTA BARBARA, CA | $165,000 | THE OLLIN PROJECT, INNOVATE DP, WHAT IS LOVE, MISSION SCHOLARS: COLLEGE ACCESS PROGRAM | 2023 |
| UNITE TO LIGHT | SANTA BARBARA, CA | $150,000 | PILOTING CLEAN, RELIABLE ENERGY FOR GLOBAL CLIMATE ACTION | 2024 |
| CHILD ABUSE LISTENING MEDIATION INC | SANTA BARBARA, CA | $150,000 | COALITION CONSULTANT REGARDING PAYMENT REFORM; INVEST IN INFRASTRUCTURE & EXCELLENCE | 2024 |
| DIGNITYMOVES | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $150,000 | INTERIM SUPPORTIVE HOUSING IN SANTA BARBARA COUNTY | 2023 |
| ISLA VISTA YOUTH PROJECTS | GOLETA, CA | $132,500 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, LEAP: LEARN.ENGAGE.ADVOCATE.PARTNER. | 2023 |
| SANTA BARBARA EDUCATION FOUNDATION | SANTA BARBARA, CA | $112,000 | INNOVATE DP; MISSION SCHOLARS; OLLIN PROJECT; KIND MIND PROGRAM | 2024 |
| CENTER FOR URBAN AGRICULTURE AT FAI | GOLETA, CA | $100,000 | PHASE 1 OF THE CAMPAIGN TO REDESIGN AND REBUILD FAIRVIEW GARDENS FARM | 2024 |
| SANSUM CLINIC | SANTA BARBARA, CA | $100,000 | PALLIATIVE CARE & ADVANCED CARE PLANNING | 2023 |
| SANTA BARBARA COTTAGE HOSPITAL FOUN | SANTA BARBARA, CA | $80,000 | COTTAGE/PEAC OUTREACH PROGRAM; GOALS OF CARE PROGRAM | 2024 |
| FUND FOR SANTA BARBARA INC | SANTA BARBARA, CA | $80,000 | NPRN & CAPACITY BUILDING; SOCIAL JUSTICE ACADEMY | 2024 |
| SANTA BARBARA FOUNDATION | SANTA BARBARA, CA | $80,000 | YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH 4R FUND; ROOTED SANTA BARBARA; PARTNERSHIP FOR EXCELLENCE & NPRN | 2024 |
| SANTA BARBARA FOUNDATION | SANTA BARBARA, CA | $65,000 | VARIOUS PROGRAMS | 2023 |
| NATURAL CAPITALISM SOLUTIONS | LONGMONT, CO | $60,000 | CLEAN COALITION | 2024 |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD INC | SANTA BARBARA, CA | $55,000 | GENERAL OPERATING | 2023 |
| SANTA BARBARA ALTERNATIVE TO VIOLEN | SANTA BARBARA, CA | $55,000 | COLLABORATION: SBUSD AND SAFE SCHOOLS | 2023 |