Foundations that fund organizations in Bowdon, Georgia
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Bowdon nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $40K to Bowdon organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
6 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Bowdon around $8,000. 4 of these funders are based in Georgia; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Bowdon
- $40K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 6
- Typical median grant
- $8,000
- Based in GA
- 80%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Bowdon organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warren P and Ava F Sewell Foundation Inc | Carrollton, GA | 2 | $22K | $11K | Preselected only | Program expenses; Operational expenses |
| Georgia Health Foundation Inc | Atlanta, GA | 1 | $9,200 | $9,200 | Yes | Kidspeace georgia ukeru behavior management equipment repla… |
| The Arthur M Blank Family Foundation | Atlanta, GA | 1 | $8,000 | $8,000 | Preselected only | 2024 girls flag football |
| Frankenmuth Insurance Foundation | Frankenmuth, MI | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Yes | Community support |
| The Cole Family Charitable Foundation Co Charles Edwin Cole Trustee | Carrollton, GA | 1 | $250 | $250 | Preselected only | General fund |
Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV, latest electronic return per foundation (2026-10-28). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own checkbox on Part XV line 2. Grants to individuals excluded.
Common questions
Which foundations give to nonprofits in Bowdon, Georgia?
Warren P and Ava F Sewell Foundation Inc, Georgia Health Foundation Inc, The Arthur M Blank Family Foundation, Frankenmuth Insurance Foundation, The Cole Family Charitable Foundation Co Charles Edwin Cole Trustee reported grants to Bowdon organizations on their latest Form 990-PF.
How do I approach a foundation that doesn't accept applications?
A foundation that checks "contributes only to preselected organizations" on its 990-PF won't review a cold proposal. Look at who it funds, find a shared board member, grantee or advisor, and ask for an introduction. Foundations that accept applications usually list a contact and deadlines in Part XV; we show that text on each foundation's page.
Is this list complete?
No. It covers private foundations (Form 990-PF filers) whose latest electronic return lists at least one grant to an organization in Bowdon. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.