Bowker Foundation
Overview
Mission
To promote the education, health, welfare and rehabilitation of young women in the State of Indiana and primarily Fort Wayne and Allen County.
Annual application deadlines
May 1
Program areas
Education
Health
Human services
States served
Indiana
Geographic limitations
Fort Wayne, Indiana and Allen County, Indiana
Trustees
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
Grant Guidelines
Requirements
- To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Grantmaking priorities
Grants must promote the education, health, welfare and rehabilitation of young women in the State of Indiana and primarily Fort Wayne and Allen County.
Average giving
Average grant size: $5,000 to $30,000
Average number of grants per year: 6
Average total giving per year: $75,000
Annual application period and deadlines
Applications are accepted year-round. Applications must be submitted by May 1 to be reviewed at the annual grant meeting that occurs in June.
Communications
Applicants will receive an automated email confirming their submission.
Required agreements and reports
Periodic progress reports and final reports may be required for funded projects.
Foundation Information
About the Foundation
The Bowker Foundation was created in 1966 by Bella Bowker Skidmore, a resident of Fort Wayne, Indiana. Mrs. Skidmore created the foundation to promote the education, health, welfare and rehabilitation of young women. Mrs. Skidmore was born in 1874 and died in 1967.
Mission
To promote the education, health, welfare and rehabilitation of young women in the State of Indiana and primarily Fort Wayne and Allen County.
Annual application deadlines
May 1
Program areas
Education
Health
Human services
States served
Indiana
Geographic limitations
Fort Wayne, Indiana and Allen County, Indiana
Trustees
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
Requirements
- To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Grantmaking priorities
Grants must promote the education, health, welfare and rehabilitation of young women in the State of Indiana and primarily Fort Wayne and Allen County.
Average giving
Average grant size: $5,000 to $30,000
Average number of grants per year: 6
Average total giving per year: $75,000
Annual application period and deadlines
Applications are accepted year-round. Applications must be submitted by May 1 to be reviewed at the annual grant meeting that occurs in June.
Communications
Applicants will receive an automated email confirming their submission.
Required agreements and reports
Periodic progress reports and final reports may be required for funded projects.
About the Foundation
The Bowker Foundation was created in 1966 by Bella Bowker Skidmore, a resident of Fort Wayne, Indiana. Mrs. Skidmore created the foundation to promote the education, health, welfare and rehabilitation of young women. Mrs. Skidmore was born in 1874 and died in 1967.
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