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Gow Family Foundation

Bellevue, Washington  ·  EIN 460986449  ·  Private foundation

Gow Family Foundation is a Washington-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $1.4M in annual giving against $18.2M in assets. This page documents the 131 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Gow Family Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$1.4M
Annual giving (FY2018)
$18.2M
Total assets
131
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Gow Family Foundation funds

Gow Family Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on domestic violence, substance use & recovery, youth development.

Domestic ViolenceSubstance Use & RecoveryYouth Development

Populations it has supported include children, families, immigrants & refugees, women girls, youth pop.

childrenfamiliesimmigrants & refugeeswomen girlsyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Gow Family Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Pottery Northwest
GENERAL PURPOSES
Seattle, WA$220K2024
Center for Independent Documentary
GENERAL PURPOSES
Newton, MA$200K2024
Planned Parenthood
GENERAL PURPOSES
Seattle, WA$200K2024
Planned Parenthood
GENERAL PURPOSES
Seattle, WA$200K2022
Planned Parenthood
GENERAL PURPOSES
Seattle, WA$200K2023
YMCA
GENERAL PURPOSES
Seattle, WA$175K2018
YWCA of Seattlekingsnohomish County
GENERAL PURPOSES
Seattle, WA$150K2023
Yuan Tze Ren Xue Center
GENERAL PURPOSES
Orinda, CA$150K2023
Yuan Tze Ren Xue Center
GENERAL PURPOSES
Orinda, CA$150K2022
YWCA of Seattlekingsnohomish County
GENERAL PURPOSES
Seattle, WA$150K2022
Yuan Tze Ren Xue Center
GENERAL PURPOSES
Orinda, CA$150K2024
YWCA of Seattlekingsnohomish County
GENERAL PURPOSES
Seattle, WA$150K2024
Vancouver Foundation
GENERAL PURPOSES
$124K2023
Pottery Northwest
GENERAL PURPOSES
Seattle, WA$100K2023
Ifwhenhow Lawyering for Reproductive Justice
GENERAL PURPOSES
Oakland, CA$100K2023

Gow Family Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$1.4M
2022$1.6M
2023$1.8M
2024$2.0M

How to apply for funding from Gow Family Foundation

Gow Family Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Gow Family Foundation

Does Gow Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Gow Family Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Gow Family Foundation fund?
Gow Family Foundation's grants focus on domestic violence. Recent recipients include Pottery Northwest, Center for Independent Documentary, Planned Parenthood. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Gow Family Foundation give in grants?
Gow Family Foundation reported $1.4M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2018). Across all years in our data it has awarded $6.7M over 131 grants.
Where is Gow Family Foundation located?
Gow Family Foundation is based in Bellevue, Washington. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 460986449.
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About this profile. This page is built from Gow Family Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Gow Family Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.