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James S Bower Foundation Grants
Private foundation · EIN 77-0229243 · IRS 990-PF filings through tax year 2024
- Total grants paid
- $3.2M
- Grants reported
- 60
- Median grant
- $27.5K
- Future commitments
- None reported
Giving by tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 60 | $3.2M |
Where James S Bower Foundation gives
States of grant recipients reported on the foundation's 990-PF filings, by dollars received.
Largest reported grants
The biggest individual grants on file, as reported by the foundation to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Tax year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL INC | SANTA BARBARA, CA | CLIMATE CHANGE 50TH ANNIVERSARY CAMPAIGN | 2024 | $400K |
| CARPINTERIA CHILDREN'S PROJECT | CARPINTERIA, CA | EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION & FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER | 2024 | $290K |
| HOSPICE OF SANTA BARBARA INC | SANTA BARBARA, CA | ADVANCE CARE PLANNING AND PATIENT CARE SERVICES | 2024 | $222.5K |
| LEAP LEARN ENGAGE ADVOCATE PARTNER | GOLETA, CA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2024 | $175K |
| CHILD ABUSE LISTENING MEDIATION INC | SANTA BARBARA, CA | COALITION CONSULTANT REGARDING PAYMENT REFORM; INVEST IN INFRASTRUCTURE & EXCELLENCE | 2024 | $150K |
| UNITE TO LIGHT | SANTA BARBARA, CA | PILOTING CLEAN, RELIABLE ENERGY FOR GLOBAL CLIMATE ACTION | 2024 | $150K |
| SANTA BARBARA EDUCATION FOUNDATION | SANTA BARBARA, CA | INNOVATE DP; MISSION SCHOLARS; OLLIN PROJECT; KIND MIND PROGRAM | 2024 | $112K |
| CENTER FOR URBAN AGRICULTURE AT FAI | GOLETA, CA | PHASE 1 OF THE CAMPAIGN TO REDESIGN AND REBUILD FAIRVIEW GARDENS FARM | 2024 | $100K |
| SANTA BARBARA FOUNDATION | SANTA BARBARA, CA | YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH 4R FUND; ROOTED SANTA BARBARA; PARTNERSHIP FOR EXCELLENCE & NPRN | 2024 | $80K |
| SANTA BARBARA COTTAGE HOSPITAL FOUN | SANTA BARBARA, CA | COTTAGE/PEAC OUTREACH PROGRAM; GOALS OF CARE PROGRAM | 2024 | $80K |
| FUND FOR SANTA BARBARA INC | SANTA BARBARA, CA | NPRN & CAPACITY BUILDING; SOCIAL JUSTICE ACADEMY | 2024 | $80K |
| NATURAL CAPITALISM SOLUTIONS | LONGMONT, CO | CLEAN COALITION | 2024 | $60K |
| LEGACY PHILANTHROPY WORKS | SANTA BARBARA, CA | BRIDGES TO RESILIENCE CONFERENCE;VANDENBERG SENTINEL LANDSCAPE PARTNERSHIP | 2024 | $55K |
| NEW VENTURE FUND | WASHINGTON, DC | AMERICA VOTES | 2024 | $50K |
| DIGNITYMOVES | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | INTERIM SUPPORTIVE HOUSING IN SANTA BARBARA COUNTY | 2024 | $50K |
| COUNCIL ON ALCOHOLISM DRUG ABUSE | SANTA BARBARA, CA | THE COMMUNITY CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | 2024 | $50K |
| GAVIOTA COAST CONSERVANCY | GOLETA, CA | GAVIOTA COAST CONSERVANCY OPERATIONS | 2024 | $50K |
| THE VOTER PARTICIPATION CENTER | WASHINGTON, DC | VOTER MOBILIZATION | 2024 | $50K |
| FUTURE LEADERS OF AMERICA | SANTA BARBARA, CA | CORE OPERATING SUPPORT | 2024 | $50K |
| WORKMONEY FOUNDATION INC | MILWAUKEE, WI | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2024 | $50K |
| SANSUM CLINIC | SANTA BARBARA, CA | PALLIATIVE CARE & ADVANCED CARE PLANNING | 2024 | $50K |
| SANTA BARBARA ALTERNATIVE TO VIOLEN | SANTA BARBARA, CA | SBUSD PROGRAMMING AND CASE MANAGEMENT | 2024 | $40K |
| STORYTELLER CHILDREN'S CENTER INC | SANTA BARBARA, CA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2024 | $40K |
| SAN MARCOS HIGH SCHOOL ROYAL PRIDE | SANTA BARBARA, CA | SAN MARCOS BUILDING COMMUNITY WELLNESS PROJECT | 2024 | $30K |
| COMMUNITY INITIATIVES | OAKLAND, CA | CENTRAL COAST CLIMATE JUSTICE NETWORK | 2024 | $30K |
How to apply
This foundation publishes application instructions on its latest 990-PF and does not report restricting giving to preselected organizations. See more foundations that accept applications.
- Contact
- JON CLARK
- Address
- 26 W MICHELTORENA SANTA BARBARA, CA, 93101
- Phone
- 8055648814
- Deadlines
- SEE WEBSITE FOR CYCLE SUBMISSION
- Application materials
- 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
About this data
Figures are aggregated from James S Bower Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF electronic filings (1 filing on file, most recent tax year 2024). Totals reflect grants the foundation reported as paid, and can lag the current year because foundations file annually and often on extension. Source: IRS 990-PF e-file archive.