James S Bower Foundation
Santa Barbara, California · EIN 770229243 · Private foundation
James S Bower Foundation is a private foundation based in Santa Barbara, California. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $3.3M in grants paid and $91.6M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 326 individual grants from this funder — $19.2M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for civil rights & social justice. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What James S Bower Foundation funds
James S Bower Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on civil rights & social justice, community improvement, early childhood education, education, environment & conservation, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include black communities, children, families, homeless population, older adults, youth pop.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carpinteria Children's Project IN FURTHERANCE OF 501(C)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSE | Carpinteria, CA | $450K | 2019 |
| Community Environmental Council Inc CENTRAL COAST CLIMATE JUSTICE NETWORK | Santa Barbara, CA | $415K | 2023 |
| United Way of Sb County Inc REMOTE LEARNING & ENRICHMENT CENTERS, SB COUNTY EMERGENCY CHILD CARE INITIATIVE, AND PUBLIC HEALTH CRITICAL NEEDS FUND | Santa Barbara, CA | $400K | 2020 |
How to apply for funding from James S Bower Foundation
From James S Bower Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:
Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at jsbowerfoundation.org.
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Frequently asked questions about James S Bower Foundation
- Does James S Bower Foundation accept grant applications?
- Yes — James S Bower Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
- What does James S Bower Foundation fund?
- James S Bower Foundation's grants focus on civil rights & social justice. Example recipients include Carpinteria Children's Project, Community Environmental Council Inc, United Way of Sb County Inc. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does James S Bower Foundation give in grants?
- James S Bower Foundation reported $3.3M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $19.2M over 326 grants.
- Where is James S Bower Foundation located?
- James S Bower Foundation is based in Santa Barbara, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 770229243.
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