The Bower Foundation
Ridgeland, Mississippi · EIN 640540635 · Private foundation
The Bower Foundation is a private foundation based in Ridgeland, Mississippi. Its indexed IRS summary (FY2025) lists $5.1M in giving and $134.2M in assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 113 individual grants from this funder — $18.5M awarded across 2020–2024 — including its support for health care. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What The Bower Foundation funds
The Bower Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on health care, higher education, k-12 education, youth development.
Populations it has supported include women girls, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Ms Medical Center BLDG STRONG FUTURE FOR NURSING IN MS | Jackson, MS | $2.0M | 2022 |
| Direct Grant Expenses - V EXPENSES RELATED TO DIRECT GRANTS | Jackson, MS | $1.2M | 2020 |
| University of Ms Medical Center SCHOOL OF POPULATION HEALTH | Jackson, MS | $1.0M | 2020 |
How to apply for funding from The Bower Foundation
The Bower Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at bowerfoundation.org.
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Frequently asked questions about The Bower Foundation
- Does The Bower Foundation accept grant applications?
- The Bower Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does The Bower Foundation fund?
- The Bower Foundation's grants focus on health care. Example recipients include University of Ms Medical Center, Direct Grant Expenses - V. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Bower Foundation give in grants?
- The Bower Foundation's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $5.1M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $18.5M over 113 grants.
- Where is The Bower Foundation located?
- The Bower Foundation is based in Ridgeland, Mississippi. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 640540635.
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