How to apply
All applications done electronically. See instructions and contact info on website (jsbowerfoundation.org) Contact: Jon Clark, 26 W Micheltorena, Santa Barbara, Ca, 8055648814 Deadlines: See website for cycle submission Restrictions: The foundation limits its grants to four categories: Education, scientific, religious and charitable
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
60 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Environmental Council IncSanta Barbara, CA | Climate change 50th anniversary campaign | $400K |
| Carpinteria Children's ProjectCarpinteria, CA | Early childhood education & family resource center | $290K |
| Hospice of Santa Barbara IncSanta Barbara, CA | Advance care planning and patient care services | $223K |
| Leap Learn Engage Advocate PartnerGoleta, CA | General operating support | $175K |
| Child Abuse Listening Mediation IncSanta Barbara, CA | Coalition consultant regarding payment reform; invest in infrastructure & excellence | $150K |
| Unite to LightSanta Barbara, CA | Piloting clean, reliable energy for global climate action | $150K |
| Santa Barbara Education FoundationSanta Barbara, CA | Innovate dp; mission scholars; ollin project; kind mind program | $112K |
| Center for Urban Agriculture at FaiGoleta, CA | Phase 1 of the campaign to redesign and rebuild fairview gardens farm | $100K |
| Fund for Santa Barbara IncSanta Barbara, CA | Nprn & capacity building; social justice academy | $80K |
| Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital FounSanta Barbara, CA | Cottage/peac outreach program; goals of care program | $80K |
| Santa Barbara FoundationSanta Barbara, CA | Youth mental health 4r fund; rooted santa barbara; partnership for excellence & nprn | $80K |
| Natural Capitalism SolutionsLongmont, CO | Clean coalition | $60K |
| Legacy Philanthropy WorksSanta Barbara, CA | Bridges to resilience conference;vandenberg sentinel landscape partnership | $55K |
| Council on Alcoholism Drug AbuseSanta Barbara, CA | The community capital campaign | $50K |
| DignitymovesSan Francisco, CA | Interim supportive housing in santa barbara county | $50K |
| Future Leaders of AmericaSanta Barbara, CA | Core operating support | $50K |
| Gaviota Coast ConservancyGoleta, CA | Gaviota coast conservancy operations | $50K |
| New Venture FundWashington, DC | America votes | $50K |
| Sansum ClinicSanta Barbara, CA | Palliative care & advanced care planning | $50K |
| The Voter Participation CenterWashington, DC | Voter mobilization | $50K |
| Workmoney Foundation IncMilwaukee, WI | General operating support | $50K |
| Santa Barbara Alternative to ViolenSanta Barbara, CA | Sbusd programming and case management | $40K |
| Storyteller Children's Center IncSanta Barbara, CA | General operating support | $40K |
| Blue Sky Sustainable Living CenterNew Cuyama, CA | Resilient cuyama valley | $30K |
| Community InitiativesOakland, CA | Central coast climate justice network | $30K |
| Freedom 4 YouthSanta Barbara, CA | Education & youth support programming expansion | $30K |
| Lompoc Valley Community HealthcareLompoc, CA | Lompoc equity project | $30K |
| San Marcos High School Royal PrideSanta Barbara, CA | San marcos building community wellness project | $30K |
| Sarah HouseSanta Barbara, CA | General operating support | $30K |
| Wilderness Youth ProjectSanta Barbara, CA | General operating support | $30K |
| At Still University of Health ScienKirksville, MO | Bachelor's and master's degree programs in social work | $25K |
| Gateway Educational ServicesGoleta, CA | Lift every student | $25K |
| Kingdom Causes Long BeachLong Beach, CA | Lompoc human trafficking prevention pilot | $25K |
| Lompoc Teen CenterLompoc, CA | Yes i can/si se puede, lompoc teen center | $25K |
| Los Padres Forest Watch IncSanta Barbara, CA | Room to roam project | $25K |
| Santa Barbara Partners in EducationSanta Barbara, CA | Program evaluation project phase ii | $25K |
| Savie Health CorpLompoc, CA | Savie health clinic in lompoc | $25K |
| Transition HouseSanta Barbara, CA | Mom's infant care center | $25K |
| United Way of Santa Barbara CountySanta Barbara, CA | Academic achievement partnership | $25K |
| All Saints-By-The-SeaSanta Barbara, CA | Jim bower golf tournament fore community outreach | $20K |
| Coastal Ranches ConservancyGaviota, CA | Gaviota coast task force project | $20K |
| Environmental Defense CenterSanta Barbara, CA | Santa barbara channel clean energy transition project | $20K |
| Girls Inc of CarpinteriaCarpinteria, CA | Core program support | $20K |
| Leading From WithinSanta Barbara, CA | Implementing shifts in our social sector | $20K |
| Openminds Mental Health ServicesSanta Barbara, CA | Psychological assessment training program | $20K |
| Santa Barbara Botanic Garden IncSanta Barbara, CA | Biodiversity impact & advocacy initiative | $20K |
| World Telehealth InitiativeSanta Barbara, CA | Volunteerism to alleviate provider burnout | $20K |
| AHA Attitude Harmony AchievmentSanta Barbara, CA | Aha! peace builders: leadership and social emotional learning for teens | $15K |
| Family Service Agency of Santa BarbSanta Barbara, CA | Lompoc community changers program | $15K |
| Girls Inc of Greater Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara, CA | Sbusd lunchtime program | $15K |
| Healing Justice Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara, CA | Mentorship for black/african american students | $15K |
| Westmont CollegeSanta Barbara, CA | Peac nursing program | $14K |
| Court Appointed Special Advocates OSanta Barbara, CA | Early years advocacy program | $10K |
| Family Therapy InstituteSanta Barbara, CA | Shared crossing research initiative | $10K |
| Martin Luther King Jr CommitteeAnnapolis, MD | General operating support | $10K |
| The Chelsey InitiativeBaton Rouge, LA | Long covid medical education program | $10K |
| The Freedom to Choose ProjectSanta Barbara, CA | General operating support | $10K |
| Women's Economic Ventures of SantaSanta Barbara, CA | Financial empowerment partnership w/peac | $7,000 |
| Santa Barbara Museum of Natural HisSanta Barbara, CA | Repatriation of native ancestors & sacred objects | $5,000 |
| The Dalmatian Dreams Foundation DbaSanta Barbara, CA | Dreams for santa barbara seniors | $5,000 |
By state: California 53 · District of Columbia 2 · Colorado 1 · Wisconsin 1 · Missouri 1 · Maryland 1
About this foundation
James S Bower Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Santa Barbara, California, tax-exempt since 1989. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does James S Bower Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. All applications done electronically. See instructions and contact info on website (jsbowerfoundation.org) Deadlines: See website for cycle submission.
How much does James S Bower Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $3.2M across 60 grants, a median of $28K.
Where does James S Bower Foundation give?
California (53 grants), District of Columbia (2 grants), Colorado (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
More foundations near Santa Barbara that accept applications
All in California| Foundation | Based in | Grants paid | Median grant | Accepts applications | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wood-Claeyssens Foundationsince 2012 | Santa Barbara, CA | $8.4M112 grants · 2024 | $30K | Yes | $131M |
| Hutton Foundation a Delaware Corpsince 1998 | Santa Barbara, CA | $1.9M190 grants · 2024 | $10K | Yes | $107M |
| Ann Jackson Family Foundationsince 1979 | Santa Barbara, CA | $3.6M249 grants · 2024 | $10K | Yes | $92M |
| Lopker Family Foundationsince 1997 | Santa Barbara, CA | $2.6M32 grants · 2024 | $7,530 | Yes | $69M |
| Brittingham Family Foundationsince 2009 | Santa Barbara, CA | $2.0M100 grants · 2025 | $5,000 | Yes | $58M |