The Bowie Family Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 91-2161164
Foundation Overview
Based in Newport Beach, CA, The Bowie Family Foundation has awarded 203 grants totaling $1,403,462 to organizations in California, Arizona and 12 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $100 to $65,000, with a median award of $2,500.
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
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New Applicant Friendliness
4 of 36 recipients (11%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
52% of grants are awarded in California, with additional funding distributed across 13 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within California, funding concentrates in Costa Mesa (25%), Irvine (11%), Laguna Beach (10%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 156% growth in annual giving over 7 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Dual focus on community projects (71%) and general purposes, indicating strategic concentration in complementary program areas.
Where is The Money Going?
Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Bowie Family Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Word | $10,000 | San Juan Capistrano, CA, US | General Operations Support | 2023 |
| Northrise University Initiative | $60,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | General Operations Support | 2023 |
| Standing Stone Ministries Inc | $5,000 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | General Operations Support | 2023 |
| Children Of The Nations Internation | $5,100 | Silverdale, WA, US | General Operations Support | 2023 |
| Every Generation Ministries | $7,500 | Temecula, CA, US | General Operations Support | 2023 |
| Free Wheelchair Mission | $10,000 | Irvine, CA, US | General Operations Support | 2023 |
| Grace Fellowship Church | $30,000 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | General Operations Support | 2023 |
| Antioch Ministries International | $2,500 | Waco, TX, US | General Operations Support | 2023 |
| The Antioch Partners | $2,500 | Houston, TX, US | General Operations Support | 2023 |
| World Vision | $1,248 | Tacoma, WA, US | General Operations Support | 2023 |
| International Justice Mission | $2,500 | Washington Dc, DC, US | General Operations Support | 2023 |
| Fiji Kindle Project | $1,500 | Laguna Beach, CA, US | General Operations Support | 2023 |
| Good Samaritan Mission | $1,000 | Jackson Hole, WY, US | Food For The Community | 2023 |
| Mercy House | $20,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | General Operations Support | 2023 |
| National Christian Foundation | $10,000 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | Genearl Operations Support | 2023 |
| Multiplication Network | $1,000 | Sauk Village, IL, US | General Operations Support | 2023 |
| Pocket Testament League | $1,000 | Lititz, PA, US | General Operations Support | 2023 |
| St Anne School | $10,000 | Laguna Niguel, CA, US | General Operations Support | 2023 |
| Home Word | $10,000 | San Juan Capistrano, CA, US | General Operations Support | 2023 |
| Northrise University Initiative | $60,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | General Operations Support | 2023 |
| Standing Stone Ministries Inc | $5,000 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | General Operations Support | 2023 |
| Children Of The Nations Internation | $5,100 | Silverdale, WA, US | General Operations Support | 2023 |
| Every Generation Ministries | $7,500 | Temecula, CA, US | General Operations Support | 2023 |
| Free Wheelchair Mission | $10,000 | Irvine, CA, US | General Operations Support | 2023 |
| Grace Fellowship Church | $30,000 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | General Operations Support | 2023 |
| Antioch Ministries International | $2,500 | Waco, TX, US | General Operations Support | 2023 |
| The Antioch Partners | $2,500 | Houston, TX, US | General Operations Support | 2023 |
| World Vision | $1,248 | Tacoma, WA, US | General Operations Support | 2023 |
| International Justice Mission | $2,500 | Washington Dc, DC, US | General Operations Support | 2023 |
| Fiji Kindle Project | $1,500 | Laguna Beach, CA, US | General Operations Support | 2023 |
| Good Samaritan Mission | $1,000 | Jackson Hole, WY, US | Food For The Community | 2023 |
| Mercy House | $20,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | General Operations Support | 2023 |
| National Christian Foundation | $10,000 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | Genearl Operations Support | 2023 |
| Multiplication Network | $1,000 | Sauk Village, IL, US | General Operations Support | 2023 |
| Pocket Testament League | $1,000 | Lititz, PA, US | General Operations Support | 2023 |
| St Anne School | $10,000 | Laguna Niguel, CA, US | General Operations Support | 2023 |
| Home Word | $5,000 | San Juan Capistrano, CA, US | General Operations Support | 2022 |
| Northrise University Initiative | $32,552 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | General Operations Support | 2022 |
| Relationship 180 | $1,000 | Mission Viejo, CA, US | General Operations Support | 2022 |
| Standing Stone Ministries Inc | $3,000 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | General Operations Support | 2022 |
| Children Of The Nations Internation | $30,000 | Silverdale, WA, US | General Operations Support | 2022 |
| Every Generation Ministries | $2,500 | Temecula, CA, US | General Operations Support | 2022 |
| Free Wheelchair Mission | $10,000 | Irvine, CA, US | General Operations Support | 2022 |
| Grace Fellowship Church | $30,000 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | General Operations Support | 2022 |
| Antioch Ministries International | $2,500 | Waco, TX, US | General Operations Support | 2022 |
| The Antioch Partners | $2,500 | Houston, TX, US | General Operations Support | 2022 |
| The Barnabas Group | $1,860 | Orange, CA, US | General Operations Support | 2022 |
| World Vision | $936 | Tacoma, WA, US | General Operations Support | 2022 |
| International Justice Mission | $1,000 | Washington Dc, DC, US | General Operations Support | 2022 |
| Fiji Kindle Project | $1,000 | Laguna Beach, CA, US | General Operations Support | 2022 |
| Good Samaritan Mission | $500 | Jackson Hole, WY, US | Food For The Community | 2022 |
| Mercy House | $25,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | General Operations Support | 2022 |
| National Christian Foundation | $10,000 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | Genearl Operations Support | 2022 |
| Pastor Rick's Daily Hope | $500 | Ranchosantamargarita, CA, US | Genearl Operations Support | 2022 |
| Samaritan's Purse | $5,000 | Boone, NC, US | Genearl Operations Support | 2022 |
| Christ Life Ministries | $2,500 | Huntington Beach, CA, US | Genearl Operations Support | 2022 |
| Mutiplication Network | $2,500 | Sauk Village, IL, US | Genearl Operations Support | 2022 |
| Sallys Fund | $250 | Laguna Beach, CA, US | Genearl Operations Support | 2022 |
| Steadfast Quests | $800 | St Louis, MO, US | Genearl Operations Support | 2022 |
| Home Word | $5,000 | San Juan Capistrano, CA, US | General Operations Support | 2022 |
| Northrise University Initiative | $32,552 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | General Operations Support | 2022 |
| Relationship 180 | $1,000 | Mission Viejo, CA, US | General Operations Support | 2022 |
| Standing Stone Ministries Inc | $3,000 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | General Operations Support | 2022 |
| Children Of The Nations Internation | $30,000 | Silverdale, WA, US | General Operations Support | 2022 |
| Every Generation Ministries | $2,500 | Temecula, CA, US | General Operations Support | 2022 |
| Free Wheelchair Mission | $10,000 | Irvine, CA, US | General Operations Support | 2022 |
| Grace Fellowship Church | $30,000 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | General Operations Support | 2022 |
| Antioch Ministries International | $2,500 | Waco, TX, US | General Operations Support | 2022 |
| The Antioch Partners | $2,500 | Houston, TX, US | General Operations Support | 2022 |
| The Barnabas Group | $1,860 | Orange, CA, US | General Operations Support | 2022 |
| World Vision | $936 | Tacoma, WA, US | General Operations Support | 2022 |
| International Justice Mission | $1,000 | Washington Dc, DC, US | General Operations Support | 2022 |
| Fiji Kindle Project | $1,000 | Laguna Beach, CA, US | General Operations Support | 2022 |
| Good Samaritan Mission | $500 | Jackson Hole, WY, US | Food For The Community | 2022 |
| Mercy House | $25,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | General Operations Support | 2022 |
| National Christian Foundation | $10,000 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | Genearl Operations Support | 2022 |
| Pastor Rick's Daily Hope | $500 | Ranchosantamargarita, CA, US | Genearl Operations Support | 2022 |
| Samaritan's Purse | $5,000 | Boone, NC, US | Genearl Operations Support | 2022 |
| Christ Life Ministries | $2,500 | Huntington Beach, CA, US | Genearl Operations Support | 2022 |
| Mutiplication Network | $2,500 | Sauk Village, IL, US | Genearl Operations Support | 2022 |
| Sallys Fund | $250 | Laguna Beach, CA, US | Genearl Operations Support | 2022 |
| Steadfast Quests | $800 | St Louis, MO, US | Genearl Operations Support | 2022 |
| Home Word | $5,000 | San Juan Capistrano, CA, US | General Operations Support | 2022 |
| Northrise University Initiative | $32,552 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | General Operations Support | 2022 |
| Relationship 180 | $1,000 | Mission Viejo, CA, US | General Operations Support | 2022 |
| Standing Stone Ministries Inc | $3,000 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | General Operations Support | 2022 |
| Children Of The Nations Internation | $30,000 | Silverdale, WA, US | General Operations Support | 2022 |
| Every Generation Ministries | $2,500 | Temecula, CA, US | General Operations Support | 2022 |
| Free Wheelchair Mission | $10,000 | Irvine, CA, US | General Operations Support | 2022 |
| Grace Fellowship Church | $30,000 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | General Operations Support | 2022 |
| Antioch Ministries International | $2,500 | Waco, TX, US | General Operations Support | 2022 |
| The Antioch Partners | $2,500 | Houston, TX, US | General Operations Support | 2022 |
| The Barnabas Group | $1,860 | Orange, CA, US | General Operations Support | 2022 |
| World Vision | $936 | Tacoma, WA, US | General Operations Support | 2022 |
| International Justice Mission | $1,000 | Washington Dc, DC, US | General Operations Support | 2022 |
| Fiji Kindle Project | $1,000 | Laguna Beach, CA, US | General Operations Support | 2022 |
| Good Samaritan Mission | $500 | Jackson Hole, WY, US | Food For The Community | 2022 |
| Mercy House | $25,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | General Operations Support | 2022 |
| National Christian Foundation | $10,000 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | Genearl Operations Support | 2022 |
| Pastor Rick's Daily Hope | $500 | Ranchosantamargarita, CA, US | Genearl Operations Support | 2022 |
| Samaritan's Purse | $5,000 | Boone, NC, US | Genearl Operations Support | 2022 |
| Christ Life Ministries | $2,500 | Huntington Beach, CA, US | Genearl Operations Support | 2022 |
| Mutiplication Network | $2,500 | Sauk Village, IL, US | Genearl Operations Support | 2022 |
| Sallys Fund | $250 | Laguna Beach, CA, US | Genearl Operations Support | 2022 |
| Steadfast Quests | $800 | St Louis, MO, US | Genearl Operations Support | 2022 |
| Home Word | $5,000 | San Juan Capistrano, CA, US | General Operations Support | 2021 |
| Northrise University Initiative | $25,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | General Operations Support | 2021 |
| Relationship 180 | $2,500 | Mission Viejo, CA, US | General Operations Support | 2021 |
| Standing Stone Ministries Inc | $2,500 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | General Operations Support | 2021 |
| Children Of The Nations Internation | $12,500 | Silverdale, WA, US | General Operations Support | 2021 |
| Every Generation Ministries | $2,500 | Temecula, CA, US | General Operations Support | 2021 |
| Free Wheelchair Mission | $10,000 | Irvine, CA, US | General Operations Support | 2021 |
| Grace Fellowship Church | $30,000 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | General Operations Support | 2021 |
| The Antioch Partners | $2,500 | Houston, TX, US | General Operations Support | 2021 |
| The Barnabas Group | $1,560 | Orange, CA, US | General Operations Support | 2021 |
| World Vision | $624 | Tacoma, WA, US | General Operations Support | 2021 |
| International Justice Mission | $500 | Washington Dc, DC, US | General Operations Support | 2021 |
| Fiji Kindle Project | $1,000 | Laguna Beach, CA, US | General Operations Support | 2021 |
| Good Samaritan Mission | $500 | Jackson Hole, WY, US | Food For The Community | 2021 |
| National Christian Foundation | $10,000 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | Genearl Operations Support | 2021 |
| Obria Medical Clinics | $1,000 | Tustin, CA, US | Genearl Operations Support | 2021 |
| Pastor Rick's Daily Hope | $1,000 | Ranchosantamargarita, CA, US | Genearl Operations Support | 2021 |
| Samaritan's Purse | $5,000 | Boone, NC, US | Genearl Operations Support | 2021 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | $2,500 | San Jose, CA, US | Genearl Operations Support | 2021 |
| Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation | $100 | Dublin, OH, US | Genearl Operations Support | 2021 |
| Home Word | $5,000 | San Juan Capistrano, CA, US | General Operations Support | 2020 |
| Northrise University Initiative | $65,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | General Operations Support | 2020 |
| Presbyterian Church Of Jackson Hole | $2,500 | Jackson, WY, US | General Operations Support | 2020 |
| Relationship 180 | $2,500 | Mission Viejo, CA, US | General Operations Support | 2020 |
| Standing Stone Ministries Inc | $2,500 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | General Operations Support | 2020 |
| Children Of The Nations Internation | $14,500 | Silverdale, WA, US | General Operations Support | 2020 |
| Every Generation Ministries | $2,500 | Temecula, CA, US | General Operations Support | 2020 |
| Free Wheelchair Mission | $5,000 | Irvine, CA, US | General Operations Support | 2020 |
| Grace Fellowship Church | $18,000 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | General Operations Support | 2020 |
| Antioch Ministries International | $1,000 | Waco, TX, US | General Operations Support | 2020 |
| Finishing Fund | $10,000 | Tempe, AZ, US | General Operations Support | 2020 |
| The Antioch Partners | $1,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Operations Support | 2020 |
| The Barnabas Group | $1,860 | Orange, CA, US | General Operations Support | 2020 |
| World Vision | $1,248 | Tacoma, WA, US | General Operations Support | 2020 |
| International Justice Mission | $500 | Washington Dc, DC, US | General Operations Support | 2020 |
| Fiji Kindle Project | $1,000 | Laguna Beach, CA, US | General Operations Support | 2020 |
| Good Samaritan Mission | $500 | Jackson Hole, WY, US | Food For The Community | 2020 |
| Mercy House | $32,500 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | General Operations Support | 2020 |
| The Thacher School | $1,000 | Ojai, CA, US | Genearl Operations Support | 2020 |
| Home Word | $2,500 | San Juan Capistrano, CA, US | General Operations Support | 2018 |
| Northrise University Initiative | $20,000 | Denver, CO, US | General Operations Support | 2018 |
| Presbyterian Church Of Jackson Hole | $1,000 | Jackson, WY, US | General Operations Support | 2018 |
| Relationship 180 | $2,500 | Mission Viejo, CA, US | General Operations Support | 2018 |
| Standing Stone | $1,000 | Balboa Island, CA, US | General Operations Support | 2018 |
| Children Of The Nations Internation | $6,000 | Silverdale, WA, US | General Operations Support | 2018 |
| Every Generation Ministries | $2,500 | Temecula, CA, US | General Operations Support | 2018 |
| Free Wheelchair Mission | $11,000 | Irvine, CA, US | General Operations Support | 2018 |
| Grace Fellowship Church | $12,000 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | General Operations Support | 2018 |
| Antioch Ministries International | $1,000 | Waco, TX, US | General Operations Support | 2018 |
| Christ Life Ministries | $1,000 | Tempe, AZ, US | General Operations Support | 2018 |
| Jackson Hole Therapeutic Riding Ass | $1,500 | Teton Village, WY, US | General Operations Support | 2018 |
| Sally's Fund | $100 | Laguna Beach, CA, US | General Operations Support | 2018 |
| The Antioch Partners | $1,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Operations Support | 2018 |
| The Barnabas Group | $1,860 | Orange, CA, US | General Operations Support | 2018 |
| World Vision | $936 | Federal Way, WA, US | General Operations Support | 2018 |
| Community Foundation Of Jackson Hol | $2,500 | Jackson, WY, US | General Operations Support | 2018 |
| Creative Visions | $2,500 | Malibu, CA, US | General Operations Support | 2018 |
| International Justice Mission | $250 | Washington Dc, DC, US | General Operations Support | 2018 |
| International Sanctuary | $1,000 | Irvine, CA, US | General Operations Support | 2018 |
| Mariners Christian School | $5,000 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | General Operations Support | 2018 |
| National Christian Foundation | $10,000 | Alpharetta, GA, US | General Operations Support | 2018 |
| Our Daily Bread | $500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Operations Support | 2018 |
| Pastor Rick's Daily Hope | $250 | Rancho St Margarita, CA, US | General Operations Support | 2018 |
| Pocket Testament League | $500 | Lititz, PA, US | General Operations Support | 2018 |
| Steadfast Giving Tree Foundation | $2,500 | Irvine, CA, US | General Operations Support | 2018 |
| The Masters Program | $1,000 | Newport Beach, CA, US | General Operations Support | 2018 |
| Home Word | $1,000 | San Juan Capistrano, CA, US | Donation | 2017 |
| Northrise University Initiative | $40,400 | Denver, CO, US | Donation | 2017 |
| Presbyterian Church Of Jackson Hole | $1,000 | Jackson, WY, US | Donation | 2017 |
| Relationship 180 | $3,500 | Mission Viejo, CA, US | Donation | 2017 |
| Usc - Cardinal And Gold | $6,300 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Donation | 2017 |
| Standing Stone | $1,000 | Balboa Island, CA, US | Donation | 2017 |
| Good Samaritan Mission | $500 | Jackson Hole, WY, US | Donation | 2017 |
| Children Of The Nations Internation | $2,500 | Silverdale, WA, US | Donation | 2017 |
| Free Wheelchair Mission | $9,320 | Irvine, CA, US | Donation | 2017 |
| Grace Fellowship Church | $2,500 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | Donation | 2017 |
| Antioch Ministries International | $2,000 | Waco, TX, US | Donation | 2017 |
| Christ Life Church | $3,000 | Tempe, AZ, US | Donation | 2017 |
| The Antioch Partners | $3,500 | Houston, TX, US | Donation | 2017 |
| The Barnabas Group | $1,560 | Orange, CA, US | Donation | 2017 |
| World Vision | $936 | Federal Way, WA, US | Donation | 2017 |
| International Justice Mission | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Donation | 2017 |
| Teen Leadership Goundation | $1,000 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | Donation | 2017 |
| Fuller Theological Seminary | $1,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | Donation | 2017 |
| Home Word | $5,000 | San Juan Capistrano, CA, US | Donation | 2016 |
| Northrise University Initiative | $40,000 | Denver, CO, US | Donation | 2016 |
| Relationship 180 | $2,500 | Mission Viejo, CA, US | Donation | 2016 |
| Usc - Cardinal And Gold | $2,400 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Donation | 2016 |
| Standing Stone | $1,000 | Balboa Island, CA, US | Donation | 2016 |
| Good Samaritan Mission | $500 | Jackson Hole, WY, US | Donation | 2016 |
| Children Of The Nations Internation | $3,000 | Silverdale, WA, US | Donation | 2016 |
| Choc | $3,868 | Orange, CA, US | Donation | 2016 |
| Free Wheelchair Mission | $1,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Donation | 2016 |
| Grace Fellowship Church | $7,500 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | Donation | 2016 |
| The Barnabas Group | $1,500 | Orange, CA, US | Donation | 2016 |
| Family Research Council | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Donation | 2016 |
| International Justice Mission | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Donation | 2016 |
| Krochet Kids Intl | $500 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | Donation | 2016 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for The Bowie Family Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 91-2161164 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | PO BOX 8765 Newport Beach, CA 92658-8765 |
Key People (2)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Bowie Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Ceo | Stephen R Bowie |
|---|---|
| Secretary | Wendy W Bowie |
Forms 990-PF
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