Bower Foundation

EIN 64-0540635 Β· MS Β· NTEE G440

Invitation only Typical grant ~$20K Funds in MS, MA
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In 2025, Bower Foundation based in MS paid 51 grants totaling $5.1M to 38 organizations across 2 states. Individual grants ranged from $1K to $902.2K, with a median of $20K. Its largest recipients included CENTER FOR MISSISSIPPI HEALTH POLIC, CONVERGE, and UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications β€” giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$134,189,284
Giving (latest yr)
$5,146,136
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
51
Median grant
$20K
Recipients
38
States reached
2
Officers/trustees
6
Unsolicited applications
No β€” invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Center for Mississippi Health Polic$902,195
  • Converge$500,000
  • University of Southern Mississippi$484,243
  • University of Mississippi$449,947
  • Mississippi State University Founda$345,000

Where grants went

  • Mississippi$5,101,136 Β· 49 grants
  • Massachusetts$45,000 Β· 2 grants

Grants Paid (51)

Center for Mississippi Health Polic
Ridgeland, MS
Funding Grant 2024-2026
$902,195
Converge
Ridgeland, MS
Birth Control Educat & Engagement
$500,000
University of Mississippi
University, MS
Enhance Access to Autism Disorder Ev
$449,947
Mississippi State University Founda
Starkville, MS
Accel Master of Science-nursing
$345,000
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS
Accel Bachelor of Science IN Nursing
$339,000
Copiah-lincoln Community College Fn
Wesson, MS
Modernizing Healthcare Training
$315,880
Mha Health Research and Education
Madison, MS
MS Student Nurse Mentorship
$312,836
Direct Grant Expenses - V
Jackson, MS
Expenses Related to Direct Grants
$311,448
Mississippi University for Women
Columbus, MS
Muw Nurse Scholarships
$250,000
Phi Theta Kappa Foundation
Jackson, MS
Trnsf Schlrships Nursing Students-ds
$232,000
Singing River Health Systems
Gautier, MS
Healthcare Academy Equip & Apprentic
$216,000
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS
Usm Pathways to Bsw 2.0
$139,243

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Bower Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications β€” its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

Bower Foundation is classified as a Health funder. Hospitals, medical research, disease & disorder programs, and mental health. Its recent grants reached organizations across 2 states.

In its most recent filing, Bower Foundation reported 51 itemized grants totaling $5.1M. Individual grants ranged from $1K to $902.2K (median $20K).

Recent recipients include CENTER FOR MISSISSIPPI HEALTH POLIC, CONVERGE, UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI, among 38 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Bower Foundation is a private foundation based in Mississippi, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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