Private foundation · EIN 54-1685754 · Warrenton, Virginia · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Margaret Spilman Bowden Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Virginia. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $16K.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 18 grants paid, $413K total, median $16K. 94% of grants stayed in Virginia. Stated restrictions: Grants to organizations that qualify under irs code section 501(c)(3) that operate in the virginia counties of fauquier and/or loudoun.

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
18
$413K
Median grant
$16K
Stays in VA
94%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$4.4M

How to apply

Letter form stating the specific need and expected benefit of the contribution Contact: Maximilian a Tufts Jr, Po Box 1139, Warrenton, Va, 5403470353 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: Grants to organizations that qualify under irs code section 501(c)(3) that operate in the virginia counties of fauquier and/or loudoun.

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Fauquier SPCAWarrenton, VAUnrestricted grant / charitable$50K
St John's Catholic SchoolWarrenton, VAUnrestricted grant / charitable$44K
The Northern Piedmont Community FoundationWarrenton, VAUnrestricted grant / charitable$44K
Friends of WestonWarrenton, VAUnrestricted grant / charitable$42K
Reserva the Youth Land TrustWashington, DCUnrestricted grant / charitable$34K
Warrenton Volunteer Fire DeptWarrenton, VAUnrestricted grant / charitable$32K
Foothills Housing CorporationWarrenton, VAUnrestricted grant / charitable$30K
Fauquier Family Shelter Services IncWarrenton, VAUnrestricted grant / charitable$25K
Catlett Volunteer Fire and RescueCatlett, VAUnrestricted grant / charitable$18K
The Hill SchoolMiddleburg, VAUnrestricted grant / charitable$14K
Fauquier FishWarrenton, VAUnrestricted grant / charitable$12K
St James Episcopal ChurchWarrenton, VAUnrestricted grant / charitable$10K
Fauquier County Public LibraryWarrenton, VAUnrestricted grant / charitable$10K
Mental Health Association of Fauquier CountyWarrenton, VAUnrestricted grant / charitable$10K
Highland SchoolWarrenton, VAUnrestricted grant / charitable$10K
Finleys Green Leap ForwardBroad Run, VAUnrestricted grant / charitable$10K
The Clifton InstituteWarrenton, VAUnrestricted grant / charitable$10K
Piedmont Regional OrchestraWarrenton, VAUnrestricted grant / charitable$8,000

By state: Virginia 17 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

Margaret Spilman Bowden Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Warrenton, Virginia, tax-exempt since 1994. 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 Margaret Spilman Bowden Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Letter form stating the specific need and expected benefit of the contribution Deadlines: NONE.

How much does Margaret Spilman Bowden Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $413K across 18 grants, a median of $16K.

Where does Margaret Spilman Bowden Foundation give?

Virginia (17 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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