Private foundation · EIN 48-6297102 · Kansas City, Missouri · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Ralph and Ella Bowlby Charitable Tr

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 2024 Form 990-PF: 2 grants paid, $195K total, median $98K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
2
$195K
Median grant
$98K
Stays in MO
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.4M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Russell County Hospital Board Sharon Collins - CeoRussell, KSGeneral$117K
Hays Medical Center Attn George Harms CfoHays, KSGeneral$78K

About this foundation

Ralph and Ella Bowlby Charitable Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Kansas City, Missouri, administered in care of Umb Bank Na Ttee, tax-exempt since 2019. 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 Ralph and Ella Bowlby Charitable Tr accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Ralph and Ella Bowlby Charitable Tr give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $195K across 2 grants, a median of $98K.

Where does Ralph and Ella Bowlby Charitable Tr give?

Kansas (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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