William K Bowes Jr Foundation
San Francisco, California · EIN 943148482 · Private foundation
Based in San Francisco, California, William K Bowes Jr Foundation has awarded $116.6M across 226 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Ucsf Foundation. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What William K Bowes Jr Foundation funds
William K Bowes Jr Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, education, environment & conservation, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include children, low-income communities, older adults.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ucsf Foundation TO SUPPORT EIGHT PROJECTS/PROGRAMS. | San Francisco, CA | $8.7M | 2020 |
| Ucsf Foundation ESTABLISH THE WILLIAM K. BOWES, JR. BIOMEDICAL INVESTIGATOR PROGRAM; UCSF OSHER CENTER RESEARCH SUPPORT; THE NEURAL CODE OF SPEECH; UCSF DIS | San Francisco, CA | $6.2M | 2022 |
| Ucsf Foundation ESTABLISH THE WILLIAM K. BOWES, JR. BIOMEDICAL INVESTIGATOR PROGRAM, UCSF OSHER CENTER RESEARCH SUPPORT, THE NEURAL CODE OF SPEECH, CARDIOLO | San Francisco, CA | $6.2M | 2023 |
How to apply for funding from William K Bowes Jr Foundation
William K Bowes Jr 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 wkbowesjrfoundation.org.
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Frequently asked questions about William K Bowes Jr Foundation
- Does William K Bowes Jr Foundation accept grant applications?
- William K Bowes Jr 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 William K Bowes Jr Foundation fund?
- William K Bowes Jr Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Example recipients include Ucsf Foundation. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does William K Bowes Jr Foundation give in grants?
- William K Bowes Jr Foundation reported $48.6M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $116.6M over 226 grants.
- Where is William K Bowes Jr Foundation located?
- William K Bowes Jr Foundation is based in San Francisco, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 943148482.
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