Private foundation · EIN 46-6948578 · Jacksonville, Florida · Human services

Buford L Bowen Charitable 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: 3 grants paid, $331K total, median $100K. 67% of grants stayed in Florida.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
3
$331K
Median grant
$100K
Stays in FL
67%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.2M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Kanuga Conferences IncHendersonville, NCOperating expenses of the charity's conferences$181K
St Mark's Episcopal ChurchJacksonville, FLClergy Fellowship$100K
Jacksonville UniversityJacksonville, FLAcademic Scholarships$50K

By state: North Carolina 1 · Florida 2

About this foundation

Buford L Bowen Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Jacksonville, Florida, tax-exempt since 2014. 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 Buford L Bowen Charitable 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 Buford L Bowen Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $331K across 3 grants, a median of $100K.

Where does Buford L Bowen Charitable Foundation give?

North Carolina (1 grants), Florida (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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