Bowen Engineering Corporation Endowment

EIN 26-2717997 · IN · NTEE T22

Invitation only Typical grant ~$5K Funds in IN
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Bowen Engineering Corporation Endowment based in IN paid 17 grants totaling $171.5K to 17 organizations. Individual grants ranged from $2K to $55K, with a median of $5K. Its largest recipients included BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF CENTRAL INDIANA, BUTLER UNIVERSITY, and BOILER BUILT FUND. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$2,458,307
Giving (latest yr)
$171,500
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
17
Median grant
$5K
Recipients
17
States reached
1
Officers/trustees
4
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana$55,000
  • Butler University$21,500
  • Boiler Built Fund$15,000
  • The Children's Museum of Indianapolis$12,500
  • First Baptist Athletics$10,000

Where grants went

  • Indiana$171,500 · 17 grants

Grants Paid (17)

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana
Indianapolis, IN
Charitable Support
$55,000
Butler University
Indianapolis, IN
Educational Support
$21,500
Boiler Built Fund
West Lafayette, IN
Educational Support
$15,000
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN
Educational Support
$12,500
First Baptist Athletics
Indianapolis, IN
Charitable Support
$10,000
The Lawnmower Project
Indianapolis, IN
Charitable Support
$8,000
Teenworks
Indianapolis, IN
Charitable Support
$5,000
Tindley Accelerated Schools
Indianapolis, IN
Educational Support
$5,000
Marian University
Indianapolis, IN
Educational Support
$5,000
Center for Leadership Development
Indianapolis, IN
Charitable Support
$5,000
Holliday Park Foundation
Indianapolis, IN
Charitable Support
$5,000
Hoosier Art Salon
Indianapolis, IN
Charitable Support
$5,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Bowen Engineering Corporation Endowment does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Bowen Engineering Corporation Endowment reported 17 itemized grants totaling $171.5K. Individual grants ranged from $2K to $55K (median $5K).

Recent recipients include BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF CENTRAL INDIANA, BUTLER UNIVERSITY, BOILER BUILT FUND, among 17 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Bowen Engineering Corporation Endowment is a private foundation based in Indiana, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Bowen Engineering Corporation Endowment gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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