Private foundation · EIN 36-4465774 · Reno, Nevada · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Ivan Bowen Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 16 grants paid, $2.2M total, median $100K. 19% of grants stayed in Nevada.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
16
$2.2M
Median grant
$100K
Stays in NV
19%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$28M

Grants paid in 2025

16 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Friends of the AscensionMinneapolis, MNGeneral fund$575K
Mayo ClinicScottsdale, AZGeneral fund$500K
Avow Care ServicesNaples, FLGeneral fund$175K
The University of Nevada Reno FoundationReno, NVGeneral fund$150K
Conservancy of Southwest FloridaNaples, FLGeneral fund$125K
Cystic Fibrosis FoundationBethesda, MDGeneral fund$125K
Minneapolis Heart Institute FoundationMinneapolis, MNGeneral fund$119K
Brightfocus FoundationClarksburg, MDGeneral fund$100K
Lead With HorsesReno, NVGeneral fund$100K
Farmer to Farmer (multicolores)Glenwood City, WIGeneral fund$50K
Northern Nevada HopesReno, NVGeneral fund$50K
Trust for Public LandLos Angeles, CAGeneral fund$50K
Swaner Preserve and EcocenterPark City, UTGeneral fund$45K
Evans Scholars FoundationGlenview, ILGeneral fund$25K
Northside Achievement ZoneMinneapolis, MNGeneral fund$25K
Docs for HopeNew Hampton, IAGeneral fund$10K

By state: Minnesota 3 · Arizona 1 · Florida 2 · Nevada 3 · Maryland 2 · Wisconsin 1

About this foundation

Ivan Bowen Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Reno, Nevada, administered in care of Robert E Hamilton, tax-exempt since 2002. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Ivan Bowen Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Ivan Bowen Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $2.2M across 16 grants, a median of $100K.

Where does Ivan Bowen Family Foundation give?

Minnesota (3 grants), Arizona (1 grants), Florida (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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