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Private foundation · EIN 76-0181972

Jack and Annis Bowen Foundation

Houston, TX

Jack and Annis Bowen Foundation is a private foundation based in Houston, TX. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, it reported $81K in grants and contributions paid across 27 grants, with $2.46M in assets (fair market value). It reports that it gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its largest grants went to Nick Finnegan Counseling Center, The Shepherd School of Music - Rice University and Urban Harvest.

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Gives only to preselected organizations. On its Form 990-PF, this foundation checked the box saying it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Relationships and invitations usually come first.

As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2025. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.

Largest grants, tax year 2025

Historical data · not a prediction
RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Nick Finnegan Counseling CenterHouston, TXUnrestricted$6,000
The Shepherd School of Music - Rice UniversityHouston, TXUnrestricted$6,000
Urban HarvestHouston, TXUnrestricted$6,000
The BeaconHouston, TXUnrestricted$5,000
Amistad MissionNashville, TNUnrestricted$3,000
Care Partners The GatheringHouston, TXUnrestricted$3,000
Los Angeles County Fire DepartmentCommerce, CAUnrestricted$3,000
MagikidsRochester, MNUnrestricted$3,000
Menil CollectionHouston, TXUnrestricted$3,000
Nameless SoundHouston, TXUnrestricted$3,000
New Hope HousingHouston, TXUnrestricted$3,000
Philanthropy KidsDallas, TXUnrestricted$3,000
Rose Bounty Food Pantry United ChurchWest Roxbury, MAUnrestricted$3,000
Sixty-Six Theater CoLos Angeles, CAUnrestricted$3,000
The Rock At Hope Lutheran ChurchThe Villages, FLUnrestricted$3,000
Theatre Under the StarsHouston, TXUnrestricted$3,000
Waquoit Bay Reserve FoundationWaquoit, WAUnrestricted$3,000
Wildwood Food PantryWildwood, FLUnrestricted$3,000
Camp for All FoundationHouston, TXUnrestricted$2,000
Denver Urban GardensDenver, COUnrestricted$2,000
Elizabeth F Gamble GardenPalo Alto, CAUnrestricted$2,000
Grow HausDenver, COUnrestricted$2,000
Pacific Art LeaguePalo Alto, CAUnrestricted$2,000
People For Bikes FoundationBoulder, COUnrestricted$2,000
The Women's Club of Palo AltoPalo Alto, CAUnrestricted$2,000

The 25 largest of 27 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does Jack and Annis Bowen Foundation accept grant applications?

According to its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, Jack and Annis Bowen Foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

How much does Jack and Annis Bowen Foundation give each year?

For tax year 2025, it reported $81,000 in grants and contributions paid (27 grants). Giving can change from year to year.

What organizations has Jack and Annis Bowen Foundation funded?

Its largest grants in tax year 2025 went to Nick Finnegan Counseling Center (TX), $6K, The Shepherd School of Music - Rice University (TX), $6K, Urban Harvest (TX), $6K, The Beacon (TX), $5K and Amistad Mission (TN), $3K.