THE BOWERS FOUNDATION
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2024 · Form 990PF · revenue $107K · expenses $35K · assets $317K
- EIN
- 45-3668271
- Address
- FOUNDATION SOURCE 501 SILVERSIDE RD, WILMINGTON, DE 19809-0000
- NTEE code
- T20
- Exempt type
- 501(c)(3): charitable, religious, educational, scientific or literary (corporation)
- Ruling date
- October 2013 (when the IRS recognized its exemption)
- IRS status
- Exempt (unconditional) (IRS Business Master File) IRS data ↗
- Tax-deductible donations
- Yes: listed in IRS Publication 78 (private foundation) Pub 78 ↗
- Foundation status
- Private non-operating foundation
- Cross-check
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).
People paid by the organization
None of the 2 people listed on these returns reported compensation from the organization. They are listed below.
Officers and directors, no compensation reported
2 people listed on the returns with $0 (or no amount) in every compensation column: current people first. Hours are as filed on the latest return each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Hrs/wk (latest) | Compensation | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ariel Bowers | Dir | 2013-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| John Bowers | Pres, Dir, Sec | 2013-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
People by year
2024 · 2 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ariel Bowers | Dir | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| John Bowers | Pres, Dir, Sec | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2023 · 2 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ariel Bowers | Dir | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| John Bowers | Pres, Dir, Sec | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2022 · 2 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ariel Bowers | Dir | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| John Bowers | Pres, Dir, Sec | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2021 · 2 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ariel Bowers | Dir | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| John Bowers | Pres, Dir, Sec | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2020 · 2 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ariel Bowers | Dir | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| John Bowers | Pres, Dir, Sec | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2019 · 2 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ariel Bowers | Dir | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| John Bowers | Pres, Dir, Sec | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2018 · 2 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ariel Bowers | Dir | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| John Bowers | Pres, Dir, Sec | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2016 · 2 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ariel Bowers | Dir | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| John Bowers | Pres / Dir / Sec | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2015 · 2 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ariel Bowers | Dir | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| John Bowers | Pres / Dir / Sec | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2014 · 2 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ariel Bowers | Dir | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| John Bowers | Pres / Dir / Sec | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
2013 · 2 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ariel Bowers | Dir | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| John Bowers | Pres / Dir / Sec | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
Highest-paid independent contractors
No independent contractors reported.
Who the money went to
Grants this organization reported paying: Schedule I Part II of the Form 990, or the grants-paid list on the 990-PF. Open a year for every recipient. Recipients link to their own page when the grant names an EIN we have (990-PF grants list no EIN, so those link only on an exact, unique name and state). Grants to individuals are counted; their names are not shown.
2024 · 4 grants to organizations · $20K
2023 · 7 grants to organizations · $378K
2022 · 5 grants to organizations · $6K
2021 · 4 grants to organizations · $6K
2020 · 4 grants to organizations · $4K
2019 · 9 grants to organizations · $33K
2018 · 6 grants to organizations · $17K
2016 · 4 grants to organizations · $10K
2015 · 7 grants to organizations · $17K
2014 · 5 grants to organizations · $23K
2013 · 7 grants to organizations · $20K
Negative amounts are returned or refunded grants; they are listed last and left out of the totals of grants paid.
Who gave
Contributors listed on Schedule B of the Form 990-PF: name, city and state as filed (street addresses are not shown), with total and noncash contributions for the year. A link to an organization's page is tagged Fuzzy with its name-similarity score (0 to 1) when it rests on name and state; Schedule B lists no EIN, so no link here is an exact identifier match.
2023 · 1 contributor · $55K
| # | Contributor | Type | City, state | Total | Noncash | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bowers John | Person | Santa Barbara, CA | $54,764 | $54,764 | Form 990PF Sch. B, 2023 · filing |
2022 · 1 contributor · $122K
| # | Contributor | Type | City, state | Total | Noncash | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bowers John | Person | Santa Barbara, CA | $122,188 | $122,188 | Form 990PF Sch. B, 2022 · filing |
2019 · 1 contributor · $30K
| # | Contributor | Type | City, state | Total | Noncash | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bowers John | Person | Santa Barbara, CA | $30,000 | - | Form 990PF Sch. B, 2019 · filing |
2014 · 1 contributor · $25K
| # | Contributor | Type | City, state | Total | Noncash | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bowers John | Person | Santa Barbara, CA | $24,813 | $24,813 | Form 990PF Sch. B, 2014 · filing |
Contributors listed here are as reported on the filing. Unusual is not the same as improper. Many of these patterns have ordinary explanations. Check the filing.
Finances
Newest first. Each filing: its name on one row, its figures on the row beneath. Greyed filings are superseded by a later return for the same period and are left out everywhere else on this page.
| Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Contributions | Program revenue | Officer pay | Employees | Volunteers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $106,570 | $34,633 | $317,325 | $317,325 | $0 | - | $0 | - | - |
| 2023 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $84,354 | $391,598 | $245,388 | $245,388 | $54,764 | - | $0 | - | - |
| 2022 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $128,349 | $18,585 | $476,979 | $476,979 | $122,188 | - | $0 | - | - |
| 2021 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $4,604 | $15,681 | $367,215 | $367,215 | $0 | - | $0 | - | - |
| 2020 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $91,114 | $14,737 | $378,292 | $378,292 | $0 | - | $0 | - | - |
| 2019 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $51,094 | $42,872 | $301,915 | $301,915 | $30,000 | - | $0 | - | - |
| 2018 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $11,356 | $25,934 | $293,693 | $293,693 | $0 | - | $0 | - | - |
| 2016 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| -$13,708 | $19,627 | $299,622 | $299,622 | $0 | - | $0 | - | - |
| 2015 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $11,397 | $25,918 | $332,957 | $332,957 | $0 | - | $0 | - | - |
| 2014 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $11,832 | $32,123 | $347,478 | $347,478 | $24,813 | - | - | - | - |
| 2013 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $15,690 | $29,524 | $367,769 | $367,769 | $0 | - | - | - | - |
Funders of this organization
Not reported: no grants to this organization appear in the filings we have (tax years 2010 to 2025).
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| THE GENESIS 22-18 FOUNDATION | DE | T20 | $109,343 | $113,140 | Dir, Sec, Treas | $18,000 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, same state, similar name |
| BEN JAI FOUNDATION | DE | T20 | $104,799 | $115,235 | Pres, Dir, Sec | $0 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, same state, similar name |
| FRIEDRICH ULFERS FOUNDATION | DE | T20 | $110,509 | $16,805 | Pres, Dir | $0 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, same state |
| THE LEON AND HELEN WEINER FOUNDATION | DE | T20 | $108,193 | $158,066 | TRUSTEE | $0 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, same state |
| FINN & CHRIS FOUNDATION | DE | T20 | $109,979 | $47,449 | Dir, Pres | $0 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, same state |
| EZULWINI FOUNDATION INC | DE | T20 | $111,707 | $540,144 | Dir, Sec, Pres | $0 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, same state |
| PEARL FAMILY FOUNDATION INC | DE | T20 | $101,826 | $143,080 | Pres, Dir, Sec | $0 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, same state |
| FRIENDS OF NATHAN FOUNDATION | DE | T20 | $103,876 | $66,013 | Dir, Pres, Sec | $0 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, same state |
| DON & KAREN COHN FAMILY FOUNDATION | DE | T20 | $110,047 | $109,593 | VP | $0 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, same state |
| LILLIAN MARIE KELLEY FOUNDATION | DE | T20 | $109,759 | $57,398 | VP | $0 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, same state |
| DONNA AND DAVE NELSON FAMILY FOUNDATION | DE | T20 | $109,254 | $128,343 | Pres, Dir | $0 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, same state |
| ARTHUR D AND DIANNA L HURTADO FOUNDATION | DE | T20 | $101,713 | $315,921 | Pres, Dir, Sec | $0 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, same state |
| ROBERT AND KATHLEEN DOBKIN INTUITIVE FOUNDATION | DE | T20 | $103,103 | $686,885 | Dir | $0 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, same state |
| THE RUTH FOUNDATION | NY | T20 | $110,000 | $102,700 | PRES., DR. | $0 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| BOSEM FOUNDATION | NY | T20 | $109,874 | $76,572 | TRUSTEE | $0 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| THE CHAPMAN FOUNDATION | AZ | T20 | $103,285 | $163,997 | TRUSTEE | $0 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| THE ROY HAN FOUNDATION | CA | T20 | $102,391 | $8,734 | President | $0 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| M&T FOUNDATION | TX | T20 | $108,811 | $144,104 | TRUSTEE | $35,000 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| TYK FOUNDATION | OR | T20 | $104,369 | $375,155 | PRESIDENT & CEO | $0 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, similar name |
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| THE RAE FAMILY FOUNDATION | NY | T20 | $103,312 | $78,998 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| TRIO FOUNDATION | IL | T20 | $107,631 | $70,972 | DIRECTOR | $0 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| BWBR FOUNDATION | MN | T20 | $111,569 | $94,026 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, similar name |
Who funds organizations like this
Grantors that funded the 100 most similar organizations. Ranked by total given to them. Foundations (990-PF) and donor-advised fund sponsors only. Same matching as Funders above (by EIN, or by name for foundations).
| Grantor | Type | Total given | Grants | Organizations funded | Years | Which ones |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION INC | DAF sponsor | $179,945 | 3 | 1 | 2023–2025 | THE RUBY BRIDGES FOUNDATION |
| PADOSI FOUNDATION | Private foundation | $135,000 | 5 | 1 | 2015–2023 | TWO WEST FOUNDATION |
| AMERICAN ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION | DAF sponsor | $50,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024–2024 | THE RUBY BRIDGES FOUNDATION |
| WARNER FOUNDATION | Private foundation | $32,000 | 9 | 1 | 2017–2025 | HANLEY FOUNDATION |
| FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND | DAF sponsor | $9,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022–2022 | YVONNEKA FOUNDATION |
| ROSE FRANCIS FOUNDATION | Private foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2019–2019 | AJ BLAIN FOUNDATION |
| MARGARET MELLON HITCHCOCK FOUNDATION | Private foundation | $2,000 | 2 | 1 | 2020–2021 | HANLEY FOUNDATION |
| THE PAUL & SHELIA SCHLOSBERG | Private foundation | $2,000 | 2 | 1 | 2022–2023 | YVONNEKA FOUNDATION |
| JAMF NATION GLOBAL FOUNDATION | Private foundation | $989 | 1 | 1 | 2021–2021 | YVONNEKA FOUNDATION |
| AMAZONSMILE FOUNDATION | Private foundation | $657 | 4 | 1 | 2020–2023 | BELLFLOWER KIWANIS FOUNDATION |
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Where the money went
Every expense line on each return, biggest first: Form 990 Part IX (with its program, management and fundraising columns), 990-EZ Part I, or 990-PF Part I. Event marks lines the organization itself describes as events. “Events” in each summary adds those lines, conferences and meetings, and the direct costs of fundraising events. Unusual is not the same as improper. Many of these patterns have ordinary explanations. Check the filing.
2024 · Form 990PF · $34,633 spent · pay $0 · grants $20,000 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $20,000 | 57.7% | |
| Other expenses | $10,917 | 31.5% | |
| Fees: other professional | $3,382 | 9.8% | |
| Taxes | $334 | 1.0% | |
| Total | $34,633 | 100% |
2023 · Form 990PF · $391,598 spent · pay $0 · grants $377,826 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $377,826 | 96.5% | |
| Other expenses | $10,703 | 2.7% | |
| Fees: other professional | $2,934 | 0.7% | |
| Taxes | $135 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $391,598 | 100% |
2022 · Form 990PF · $18,585 spent · pay $0 · grants $6,000 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses | $9,615 | 51.7% | |
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $6,000 | 32.3% | |
| Fees: other professional | $2,939 | 15.8% | |
| Taxes | $31 | 0.2% | |
| Total | $18,585 | 100% |
2021 · Form 990PF · $15,681 spent · pay $0 · grants $6,000 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses | $6,025 | 38.4% | |
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $6,000 | 38.3% | |
| Taxes | $2,210 | 14.1% | |
| Fees: other professional | $1,446 | 9.2% | |
| Total | $15,681 | 100% |
2020 · Form 990PF · $14,737 spent · pay $0 · grants $4,000 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses | $7,923 | 53.8% | |
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $4,000 | 27.1% | |
| Fees: other professional | $2,622 | 17.8% | |
| Taxes | $192 | 1.3% | |
| Total | $14,737 | 100% |
2019 · Form 990PF · $42,872 spent · pay $0 · grants $33,000 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $33,000 | 77.0% | |
| Other expenses | $6,557 | 15.3% | |
| Fees: other professional | $3,220 | 7.5% | |
| Taxes | $95 | 0.2% | |
| Total | $42,872 | 100% |
2018 · Form 990PF · $25,934 spent · pay $0 · grants $17,000 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $17,000 | 65.6% | |
| Other expenses | $5,054 | 19.5% | |
| Fees: other professional | $3,368 | 13.0% | |
| Taxes | $512 | 2.0% | |
| Total | $25,934 | 100% |
2016 · Form 990PF · $19,627 spent · pay $0 · grants $10,500 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $10,500 | 53.5% | |
| Other expenses | $5,070 | 25.8% | |
| Fees: other professional | $4,057 | 20.7% | |
| Total | $19,627 | 100% |
2015 · Form 990PF · $25,918 spent · pay $0 · grants $17,000 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $17,000 | 65.6% | |
| Other expenses | $5,025 | 19.4% | |
| Fees: other professional | $3,893 | 15.0% | |
| Total | $25,918 | 100% |
2014 · Form 990PF · $32,123 spent · pay $0 · grants $23,000 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $23,000 | 71.6% | |
| Other expenses | $5,025 | 15.6% | |
| Fees: other professional | $4,098 | 12.8% | |
| Total | $32,123 | 100% |
2013 · Form 990PF · $29,524 spent · pay $0 · grants $20,000 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $20,000 | 67.7% | |
| Fees: other professional | $4,773 | 16.2% | |
| Other expenses | $4,751 | 16.1% | |
| Total | $29,524 | 100% |
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