The Bower Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 64-0540635
Foundation Overview
Based in Ridgeland, MS, The Bower Foundation has awarded 298 grants totaling $47,467,294 to organizations in Mississippi and Massachusetts. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $1,952,675, with a median award of $77,613.
Latest Tax Year
2025
Total Giving (all years)
$47,467,294
Total Assets
$133,109,625
Median Grant (all grants)
$77,613
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
51
Median Grant
$20,000
% No Significant Change
-5%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
May 2026
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 20%
10 of 51 recipients (20%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
Mississippi
94% of all grants are concentrated in Mississippi, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Mississippi, funding concentrates in Jackson (34%), Ridgeland (14%), Hattiesburg (4%).
Funding Trajectory
+17%
Stable funding levels with 17% change over 5 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.
Program Areas
General Purposes + 3 others
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (47%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
Where is The Money Going?
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Bower Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct Grant Expenses - V | $311,448 | Jackson, MS, US | Expenses Related To Direct Grants | 2025 |
| University Of Ms Medical Center | $1,000 | Jackson, MS, US | Bldg Strong Future For Nursing In Ms | 2025 |
| Mississippi Department Of Education | $97,500 | Jackson, MS, US | Move To Learn 2025-2026 | 2025 |
| Inspire Health Inc | $15,567 | Ridgeland, MS, US | Operating Budget | 2025 |
| Mississippi University For Women | $250,000 | Columbus, MS, US | Muw Nurse Scholarships | 2025 |
| Ms Gulf Coast Community College | $101,000 | Perkinston, MS, US | New Technical & Healthcare Workforce | 2025 |
| Boston Medical Center | $20,000 | Boston, MA, US | Sustaining Baby Friendly Init-v 2 | 2025 |
| Alcorn State University | $1,000 | Lorman, MS, US | Advancing Ms Healthcare Workforce | 2025 |
| Center For Mississippi Health Polic | $902,195 | Ridgeland, MS, US | Funding Grant 2024-2026 | 2025 |
| Coahoma Community College | $1,000 | Clarksdale, MS, US | Advancing Ms Healthcare Workforce | 2025 |
| Copiah-lincoln Community College | $1,000 | Wesson, MS, US | Advancing Ms Healthcare Workforce | 2025 |
| Delta State University | $1,000 | Cleveland, MS, US | Advancing Ms Healthcare Workforce | 2025 |
| East Ms Commun College Fnd | $1,000 | Scooba, MS, US | Advancing Ms Healthcare Workforce | 2025 |
| Hinds Community College Foundation | $1,000 | Raymond, MS, US | Advancing Ms Healthcare Workforce | 2025 |
| Holmes Community College Fnd | $1,000 | Goodman, MS, US | Advancing Ms Healthcare Workforce | 2025 |
| Itawamba Community College Fnd | $1,000 | Fulton, MS, US | Advancing Ms Healthcare Workforce | 2025 |
| Jones County Junior College | $10,000 | Ellisville, MS, US | 3d Human Anatomy Technology | 2025 |
| Jones County Junior College | $1,000 | Ellisville, MS, US | Advancing Ms Healthcare Workforce | 2025 |
| Meridian Community College Fnd | $1,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Advancing Ms Healthcare Workforce | 2025 |
| Mha Health Research And Education | $312,836 | Madison, MS, US | Ms Student Nurse Mentorship | 2025 |
| Ms Public Health Institute | $100,000 | Madison, MS, US | Suppt Communications & Develop Dir | 2025 |
| Northwest Ms Community College Fnd | $1,000 | Senatobia, MS, US | Advancing Ms Healthcare Workforce | 2025 |
| Pearl River Community College Found | $1,000 | Poplarville, MS, US | Advancing Ms Healthcare Workforce | 2025 |
| Phi Theta Kappa Foundation | $51,500 | Jackson, MS, US | Membership For Healthcare Scholars | 2025 |
| East Central Ms Community College | $11,000 | Decatur, MS, US | Advancing Ms Healthcare Workforce | 2025 |
| Ms State University Foundation | $6,000 | Starkville, MS, US | Nursing Graduate Student Scholarship | 2025 |
| Singing River Health Systems | $216,000 | Gautier, MS, US | Healthcare Academy Equip & Apprentic | 2025 |
| University Of Southern Mississippi | $6,000 | Hattiesburg, MS, US | Accel Bachelor Of Science Fellowship | 2025 |
| University Of Ms Medical Center | $4,900 | Jackson, MS, US | Elementary Ed Degree With Hlth Endor | 2025 |
| University Of Ms Medical Center | $5,000 | Jackson, MS, US | Culinary Medicine Teaching Kitchen | 2025 |
| Phi Theta Kappa Foundation | $232,000 | Jackson, MS, US | Trnsf Schlrships Nursing Students-ds | 2025 |
| Converge | $500,000 | Ridgeland, MS, US | Birth Control Educat & Engagement | 2025 |
| President And Fellows Of Harvard Co | $25,000 | Boston, MA, US | Health Coverage Fellowship 2025 | 2025 |
| Singing River Health Systems | $43,320 | Gautier, MS, US | Academy Website Design & Deployment | 2025 |
| University Of Mississippi | $449,947 | University, MS, US | Enhance Access To Autism Disorder Ev | 2025 |
| University Of Southern Mississippi | $339,000 | Hattiesburg, MS, US | Accel Bachelor Of Science In Nursing | 2025 |
| Mississippi State University Founda | $345,000 | Starkville, MS, US | Accel Master Of Science-nursing | 2025 |
| University Of Southern Mississippi | $139,243 | Hattiesburg, MS, US | Usm Pathways To Bsw 2.0 | 2025 |
| Coahoma Community College | $18,000 | Clarksdale, MS, US | Advancing Ms Healthcare Workforce 3. | 2025 |
| Copiah Lincoln Community College | $20,000 | Wesson, MS, US | Advancing Ms Healthcare Workforce 3. | 2025 |
| East Central Ms Community College | $10,000 | Decatur, MS, US | Advancing Ms Healthcare Workforce 3. | 2025 |
| East Ms Commun College Fnd | $34,000 | Scooba, MS, US | Advancing Ms Healthcare Workforce 3. | 2025 |
| Hinds Community College Foundation | $10,000 | Raymond, MS, US | Advancing Ms Healthcare Workforce 3. | 2025 |
| Holmes Community College Foundation | $40,000 | Goodman, MS, US | Advancing Ms Healthcare Workforce 3. | 2025 |
| Itawamba Community College Foundati | $48,000 | Fulton, MS, US | Advancing Ms Healthcare Workforce 3. | 2025 |
| Jones County Junior College | $28,800 | Ellisville, MS, US | Advancing Ms Healthcare Workforce 3. | 2025 |
| Meridian Community College Foundati | $21,600 | Meridian, MS, US | Advancing Ms Healthcare Workforce 3. | 2025 |
| Northeast Ms Community College Fnd | $21,600 | Booneville, MS, US | Advancing Ms Healthcare Workforce 3. | 2025 |
| Northwest Ms Community College Fnd | $58,800 | Senatobia, MS, US | Advancing Ms Healthcare Workforce 3. | 2025 |
| Pearl River Community College Fnd | $12,000 | Poplarville, MS, US | Advancing Ms Healthcare Workforce 3. | 2025 |
| Copiah-lincoln Community College Fn | $315,880 | Wesson, MS, US | Modernizing Healthcare Training | 2025 |
| Direct Grant Expenses - V | $248,674 | Jackson, MS, US | Expenses Related To Direct Grants | 2024 |
| University Of Ms Medical Center | $1,000 | Jackson, MS, US | Bldg Strong Future For Nursing In Ms | 2024 |
| Mississippi Department Of Education | $92,500 | Jackson, MS, US | Move To Learn 2024-2025 | 2024 |
| Inspire Health Inc | $25,000 | Ridgeland, MS, US | Operating Budget 2022-2023 | 2024 |
| Inspire Health Inc | $20,186 | Ridgeland, MS, US | Operating Budget | 2024 |
| Mississippi University For Women | $250,000 | Columbus, MS, US | Muw Nurse Scholarships | 2024 |
| Ms Gulf Coast Community College | $101,000 | Perkinston, MS, US | New Technical & Healthcare Workforce | 2024 |
| University Of Southern Ms | $100,519 | Hattiesburg, MS, US | Bldg Pathway To Licensure & Employ | 2024 |
| Boston Medical Center | $168,710 | Boston, MA, US | Sustaining Baby Friendly Init-v 2 | 2024 |
| Ms News And Information Corp | $510,432 | Ridgeland, MS, US | Enhancing Health And Health Policy | 2024 |
| Alcorn State University | $1,000 | Lorman, MS, US | Advancing Ms Healthcare Workforce | 2024 |
| Center For Mississippi Health Polic | $656,806 | Ridgeland, MS, US | Funding Grant 2024-2026 | 2024 |
| Coahoma Community College | $21,000 | Clarksdale, MS, US | Advancing Ms Healthcare Workforce | 2024 |
| Copiah-lincoln Community College | $1,000 | Wesson, MS, US | Advancing Ms Healthcare Workforce | 2024 |
| Delta State University | $1,000 | Cleveland, MS, US | Advancing Ms Healthcare Workforce | 2024 |
| East Central Ms Commun College Fnd | $21,000 | Scooba, MS, US | Advancing Ms Healthcare Workforce | 2024 |
| Hinds Community College Foundation | $1,000 | Raymond, MS, US | Advancing Ms Healthcare Workforce | 2024 |
| Holmes Community College Fnd | $21,000 | Goodman, MS, US | Advancing Ms Healthcare Workforce | 2024 |
| Itawamba Community College Fnd | $21,000 | Fulton, MS, US | Advancing Ms Healthcare Workforce | 2024 |
| Jones County Junior College | $5,000 | Ellisville, MS, US | 3d Human Anatomy Technology | 2024 |
| Jones County Junior College | $21,000 | Ellisville, MS, US | Advancing Ms Healthcare Workforce | 2024 |
| Meridian Community College Fnd | $21,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Advancing Ms Healthcare Workforce | 2024 |
| Mha Health Research And Education | $267,836 | Madison, MS, US | Ms Student Nurse Mentorship | 2024 |
| Mississippi Dept Of Education | $81,500 | Jackson, MS, US | Building Programmatic Capacity | 2024 |
| Ms Public Health Institute | $100,000 | Madison, MS, US | Suppt Communications & Develop Dir | 2024 |
| Northeast Ms Community College Fnd | $21,000 | Booneville, MS, US | Advancing Ms Healthcare Workforce | 2024 |
| Northwest Ms Community College Fnd | $21,000 | Senatobia, MS, US | Advancing Ms Healthcare Workforce | 2024 |
| Pearl River Community College Found | $21,000 | Poplarville, MS, US | Advancing Ms Healthcare Workforce | 2024 |
| Phi Theta Kappa Foundation | $50,000 | Jackson, MS, US | Membership For Healthcare Scholars | 2024 |
| University Of Ms Medical Center | $20,000 | Jackson, MS, US | Maternal & Neonatal Training Equip | 2024 |
| Women's Foundation Of Ms | $5,000 | Jackson, MS, US | Ms Women's Policy Institute | 2024 |
| Converge | $20,000 | Ridgeland, MS, US | Statewide Mkting Access Birth Contro | 2024 |
| East Central Ms Community College | $10,000 | Scooba, MS, US | Advancing Ms Healthcare Workforce | 2024 |
| Ms State University Foundation | $86,309 | Starkville, MS, US | Social Work Pathways | 2024 |
| Ms State University Foundation | $265,000 | Starkville, MS, US | Nursing Graduate Student Scholarship | 2024 |
| Singing River Health Systems | $550,138 | Gautier, MS, US | Healthcare Academy Equip & Apprentic | 2024 |
| University Of Southern Mississippi | $595,000 | Hattiesburg, MS, US | Accel Bachelor Of Science Fellowship | 2024 |
| Direct Grant Expenses - V | $248,674 | Jackson, MS, US | Expenses Related To Direct Grants | 2024 |
| University Of Ms Medical Center | $1,000 | Jackson, MS, US | Bldg Strong Future For Nursing In Ms | 2024 |
| Mississippi Department Of Education | $92,500 | Jackson, MS, US | Move To Learn 2024-2025 | 2024 |
| Inspire Health Inc | $25,000 | Ridgeland, MS, US | Operating Budget 2022-2023 | 2024 |
| Inspire Health Inc | $20,186 | Ridgeland, MS, US | Operating Budget | 2024 |
| Mississippi University For Women | $250,000 | Columbus, MS, US | Muw Nurse Scholarships | 2024 |
| Ms Gulf Coast Community College | $101,000 | Perkinston, MS, US | New Technical & Healthcare Workforce | 2024 |
| University Of Southern Ms | $100,519 | Hattiesburg, MS, US | Bldg Pathway To Licensure & Employ | 2024 |
| Boston Medical Center | $168,710 | Boston, MA, US | Sustaining Baby Friendly Init-v 2 | 2024 |
| Ms News And Information Corp | $510,432 | Ridgeland, MS, US | Enhancing Health And Health Policy | 2024 |
| Alcorn State University | $1,000 | Lorman, MS, US | Advancing Ms Healthcare Workforce | 2024 |
| Center For Mississippi Health Polic | $656,806 | Ridgeland, MS, US | Funding Grant 2024-2026 | 2024 |
| Coahoma Community College | $21,000 | Clarksdale, MS, US | Advancing Ms Healthcare Workforce | 2024 |
| Copiah-lincoln Community College | $1,000 | Wesson, MS, US | Advancing Ms Healthcare Workforce | 2024 |
| Delta State University | $1,000 | Cleveland, MS, US | Advancing Ms Healthcare Workforce | 2024 |
| East Central Ms Commun College Fnd | $21,000 | Scooba, MS, US | Advancing Ms Healthcare Workforce | 2024 |
| Hinds Community College Foundation | $1,000 | Raymond, MS, US | Advancing Ms Healthcare Workforce | 2024 |
| Holmes Community College Fnd | $21,000 | Goodman, MS, US | Advancing Ms Healthcare Workforce | 2024 |
| Itawamba Community College Fnd | $21,000 | Fulton, MS, US | Advancing Ms Healthcare Workforce | 2024 |
| Jones County Junior College | $5,000 | Ellisville, MS, US | 3d Human Anatomy Technology | 2024 |
| Jones County Junior College | $21,000 | Ellisville, MS, US | Advancing Ms Healthcare Workforce | 2024 |
| Meridian Community College Fnd | $21,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Advancing Ms Healthcare Workforce | 2024 |
| Mha Health Research And Education | $267,836 | Madison, MS, US | Ms Student Nurse Mentorship | 2024 |
| Mississippi Dept Of Education | $81,500 | Jackson, MS, US | Building Programmatic Capacity | 2024 |
| Ms Public Health Institute | $100,000 | Madison, MS, US | Suppt Communications & Develop Dir | 2024 |
| Northeast Ms Community College Fnd | $21,000 | Booneville, MS, US | Advancing Ms Healthcare Workforce | 2024 |
| Northwest Ms Community College Fnd | $21,000 | Senatobia, MS, US | Advancing Ms Healthcare Workforce | 2024 |
| Pearl River Community College Found | $21,000 | Poplarville, MS, US | Advancing Ms Healthcare Workforce | 2024 |
| Phi Theta Kappa Foundation | $50,000 | Jackson, MS, US | Membership For Healthcare Scholars | 2024 |
| University Of Ms Medical Center | $20,000 | Jackson, MS, US | Maternal & Neonatal Training Equip | 2024 |
| Women's Foundation Of Ms | $5,000 | Jackson, MS, US | Ms Women's Policy Institute | 2024 |
| Converge | $20,000 | Ridgeland, MS, US | Statewide Mkting Access Birth Contro | 2024 |
| East Central Ms Community College | $10,000 | Scooba, MS, US | Advancing Ms Healthcare Workforce | 2024 |
| Ms State University Foundation | $86,309 | Starkville, MS, US | Social Work Pathways | 2024 |
| Ms State University Foundation | $265,000 | Starkville, MS, US | Nursing Graduate Student Scholarship | 2024 |
| Singing River Health Systems | $550,138 | Gautier, MS, US | Healthcare Academy Equip & Apprentic | 2024 |
| University Of Southern Mississippi | $595,000 | Hattiesburg, MS, US | Accel Bachelor Of Science Fellowship | 2024 |
| Center For Mississippi He | $277,047 | Jackson, MS, US | Funding Grant For Cmhp Mission | 2023 |
| Direct Grant Expenses - V | $255,380 | Jackson, MS, US | Expenses Related To Direct Grants | 2023 |
| Mha Health Research Educ Foundati | $105,947 | Jackson, MS, US | Hs Nurse Aid Mentorship 2017-2022 | 2023 |
| University Of Ms Medical Center | $318,006 | Jackson, MS, US | Center For Advance Youth Expan Iii | 2023 |
| University Of Ms Medical Center | $780,495 | Jackson, MS, US | Bldg Strong Future For Nursing In Ms | 2023 |
| Mississippi Department Of Education | $3,784 | Jackson, MS, US | Move To Learn 2022-2023 | 2023 |
| Inspire Health Inc | $55,000 | Ridgeland, MS, US | Operating Budget 2022-2023 | 2023 |
| Inspire Health Inc | $29,998 | Ridgeland, MS, US | Operating Budget | 2023 |
| Mississippi University For Women | $250,000 | Columbus, MS, US | Muw Nurse Scholarships | 2023 |
| Delta State University | $1,000 | Cleveland, MS, US | Summer Nursing Profession Prog | 2023 |
| Ms Gulf Coast Community College | $101,000 | Perkinston, MS, US | New Technical & Healthcare Workforce | 2023 |
| University Of Southern Ms | $86,109 | Hattiesburg, MS, US | Bldg Pathway To Licensure & Employ | 2023 |
| Boston Medical Center | $198,902 | Boston, MA, US | Sustaining Baby Friendly Init-v 2 | 2023 |
| University Of Ms Medical Center | $90,000 | Jackson, MS, US | Elementary Ed Degree With Health Em | 2023 |
| University Of Ms Medical Center | $5,000 | Jackson, MS, US | Improving Efficiency At Cay | 2023 |
| Ms News And Information Corp | $242,925 | Ridgeland, MS, US | Enhancing Health And Health Policy | 2023 |
| Alcorn State University | $44,000 | Lorman, MS, US | Advancing Ms Healthcare Workforce | 2023 |
| Center For Mississippi Health Polic | $70,100 | Ridgeland, MS, US | Funding Grant 2024-2026 | 2023 |
| Coahoma Community College | $44,000 | Clarksdale, MS, US | Advancing Ms Healthcare Workforce | 2023 |
| Copiah-lincoln Community College | $44,000 | Wesson, MS, US | Advancing Ms Healthcare Workforce | 2023 |
| Delta State University | $44,000 | Cleveland, MS, US | Advancing Ms Healthcare Workforce | 2023 |
| East Ms Community College Foundati | $44,000 | Scooba, MS, US | Advancing Ms Healthcare Workforce | 2023 |
| Hinds Community College Foundation | $44,000 | Raymond, MS, US | Advancing Ms Healthcare Workforce | 2023 |
| Holmes Community College Fnd | $44,000 | Goodman, MS, US | Advancing Ms Healthcare Workforce | 2023 |
| Itawamba Community College Fnd | $44,000 | Fulton, MS, US | Advancing Ms Healthcare Workforce | 2023 |
| Jones County Junior College | $225,000 | Ellisville, MS, US | 3d Human Anatomy Technology | 2023 |
| Jones County Junior College | $44,000 | Ellisville, MS, US | Advancing Ms Healthcare Workforce | 2023 |
| Meridian Community College Fnd | $44,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Advancing Ms Healthcare Workforce | 2023 |
| Mha Health Research And Education | $35,000 | Madison, MS, US | Advancing Ms Healthcare Workforce | 2023 |
| Mississippi Dept Of Education | $85,000 | Jackson, MS, US | Advancing Ms Healthcare Workforce | 2023 |
| Ms Public Health Institute | $81,500 | Madison, MS, US | Advancing Ms Healthcare Workforce | 2023 |
| Northeast Ms Community College Fnd | $44,000 | Booneville, MS, US | Advancing Ms Healthcare Workforce | 2023 |
| Northwest Ms Community College Fnd | $44,000 | Senatobia, MS, US | Advancing Ms Healthcare Workforce | 2023 |
| Pearl River Community College Found | $44,000 | Poplarville, MS, US | Advancing Ms Healthcare Workforce | 2023 |
| Phi Theta Kappa Foundation | $50,000 | Jackson, MS, US | Membership For Healthcare Scholars | 2023 |
| University Of Ms Medical Center | $330,000 | Jackson, MS, US | Maternal & Neonatal Training Equip | 2023 |
| Women's Foundation Of Ms | $360,000 | Jackson, MS, US | Ms Women's Policy Institute | 2023 |
| Center For Mississippi He | $277,047 | Jackson, MS, US | Funding Grant For Cmhp Mission | 2023 |
| Direct Grant Expenses - V | $255,380 | Jackson, MS, US | Expenses Related To Direct Grants | 2023 |
| Mha Health Research Educ Foundati | $105,947 | Jackson, MS, US | Hs Nurse Aid Mentorship 2017-2022 | 2023 |
| University Of Ms Medical Center | $318,006 | Jackson, MS, US | Center For Advance Youth Expan Iii | 2023 |
| University Of Ms Medical Center | $780,495 | Jackson, MS, US | Bldg Strong Future For Nursing In Ms | 2023 |
| Mississippi Department Of Education | $3,784 | Jackson, MS, US | Move To Learn 2022-2023 | 2023 |
| Inspire Health Inc | $55,000 | Ridgeland, MS, US | Operating Budget 2022-2023 | 2023 |
| Inspire Health Inc | $29,998 | Ridgeland, MS, US | Operating Budget | 2023 |
| Mississippi University For Women | $250,000 | Columbus, MS, US | Muw Nurse Scholarships | 2023 |
| Delta State University | $1,000 | Cleveland, MS, US | Summer Nursing Profession Prog | 2023 |
| Ms Gulf Coast Community College | $101,000 | Perkinston, MS, US | New Technical & Healthcare Workforce | 2023 |
| University Of Southern Ms | $86,109 | Hattiesburg, MS, US | Bldg Pathway To Licensure & Employ | 2023 |
| Boston Medical Center | $198,902 | Boston, MA, US | Sustaining Baby Friendly Init-v 2 | 2023 |
| University Of Ms Medical Center | $90,000 | Jackson, MS, US | Elementary Ed Degree With Health Em | 2023 |
| University Of Ms Medical Center | $5,000 | Jackson, MS, US | Improving Efficiency At Cay | 2023 |
| Ms News And Information Corp | $242,925 | Ridgeland, MS, US | Enhancing Health And Health Policy | 2023 |
| Alcorn State University | $44,000 | Lorman, MS, US | Advancing Ms Healthcare Workforce | 2023 |
| Center For Mississippi Health Polic | $70,100 | Ridgeland, MS, US | Funding Grant 2024-2026 | 2023 |
| Coahoma Community College | $44,000 | Clarksdale, MS, US | Advancing Ms Healthcare Workforce | 2023 |
| Copiah-lincoln Community College | $44,000 | Wesson, MS, US | Advancing Ms Healthcare Workforce | 2023 |
| Delta State University | $44,000 | Cleveland, MS, US | Advancing Ms Healthcare Workforce | 2023 |
| East Ms Community College Foundati | $44,000 | Scooba, MS, US | Advancing Ms Healthcare Workforce | 2023 |
| Hinds Community College Foundation | $44,000 | Raymond, MS, US | Advancing Ms Healthcare Workforce | 2023 |
| Holmes Community College Fnd | $44,000 | Goodman, MS, US | Advancing Ms Healthcare Workforce | 2023 |
| Itawamba Community College Fnd | $44,000 | Fulton, MS, US | Advancing Ms Healthcare Workforce | 2023 |
| Jones County Junior College | $225,000 | Ellisville, MS, US | 3d Human Anatomy Technology | 2023 |
| Jones County Junior College | $44,000 | Ellisville, MS, US | Advancing Ms Healthcare Workforce | 2023 |
| Meridian Community College Fnd | $44,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Advancing Ms Healthcare Workforce | 2023 |
| Mha Health Research And Education | $35,000 | Madison, MS, US | Advancing Ms Healthcare Workforce | 2023 |
| Mississippi Dept Of Education | $85,000 | Jackson, MS, US | Advancing Ms Healthcare Workforce | 2023 |
| Ms Public Health Institute | $81,500 | Madison, MS, US | Advancing Ms Healthcare Workforce | 2023 |
| Northeast Ms Community College Fnd | $44,000 | Booneville, MS, US | Advancing Ms Healthcare Workforce | 2023 |
| Northwest Ms Community College Fnd | $44,000 | Senatobia, MS, US | Advancing Ms Healthcare Workforce | 2023 |
| Pearl River Community College Found | $44,000 | Poplarville, MS, US | Advancing Ms Healthcare Workforce | 2023 |
| Phi Theta Kappa Foundation | $50,000 | Jackson, MS, US | Membership For Healthcare Scholars | 2023 |
| University Of Ms Medical Center | $330,000 | Jackson, MS, US | Maternal & Neonatal Training Equip | 2023 |
| Women's Foundation Of Ms | $360,000 | Jackson, MS, US | Ms Women's Policy Institute | 2023 |
| Center For Mississippi He | $445,859 | Jackson, MS, US | Funding Grant For Cmhp Mission | 2022 |
| Direct Grant Expenses - V | $244,839 | Jackson, MS, US | Expenses Related To Direct Grants | 2022 |
| Mha Health Research Educ Foundati | $142,973 | Jackson, MS, US | Hs Nurse Aid Mentorship 2017-2022 | 2022 |
| University Of Ms Medical Center | $106,002 | Jackson, MS, US | Center For Advance Youth Expan Iii | 2022 |
| University Of Ms Medical Center | $120,000 | Jackson, MS, US | Culinary Medicine Teaching Kitchen | 2022 |
| University Of Ms Medical Center | $1,952,675 | Jackson, MS, US | Bldg Strong Future For Nursing In Ms | 2022 |
| Mississippi Department Of Education | $80,000 | Jackson, MS, US | Move To Learn 2022-2023 | 2022 |
| Inspire Health Inc | $72,848 | Ridgeland, MS, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Inspire Health Inc | $33,212 | Ridgeland, MS, US | Nutrition And Chronic Illness | 2022 |
| Inspire Health Inc | $100,000 | Ridgeland, MS, US | Operating Budget | 2022 |
| Women's Foundation Of Mississippi | $615,575 | Jackson, MS, US | Training & Grad Health Care Wrkforce | 2022 |
| Converge Inc | $5,000 | Jackson, MS, US | Cons Title X Family Planning Prog | 2022 |
| Boston Medical Center | $24,943 | Boston, MA, US | Sustaining Baby Friendly Hosp Init | 2022 |
| Mothers Milk Bank Of Ms | $2,000 | Flowood, MS, US | Outreach Coordinator | 2022 |
| Boston Medical Center | $69,975 | Boston, MA, US | Plan Mass Distr Breastfeeding/h Med | 2022 |
| Mississippi University For Women | $250,000 | Columbus, MS, US | Muw Nurse Scholarships | 2022 |
| Delta State University | $139,000 | Cleveland, MS, US | Summer Nursing Profession Prog | 2022 |
| Ms Gulf Coast Community College | $100,000 | Perkinston, MS, US | New Technical & Healthcare Workforce | 2022 |
| University Of Southern Ms | $77,613 | Hattiesburg, MS, US | Bldg Pathway To Licensure & Employ | 2022 |
| Converge Inc | $317,000 | Jackson, MS, US | Family Planning Via Clin Pl/teleheal | 2022 |
| Boston Medical Center | $191,694 | Boston, MA, US | Sustaining Baby Friendly Init-v 2 | 2022 |
| Center For Mississippi He | $445,859 | Jackson, MS, US | Funding Grant For Cmhp Mission | 2022 |
| Direct Grant Expenses - V | $244,839 | Jackson, MS, US | Expenses Related To Direct Grants | 2022 |
| Mha Health Research Educ Foundati | $142,973 | Jackson, MS, US | Hs Nurse Aid Mentorship 2017-2022 | 2022 |
| University Of Ms Medical Center | $106,002 | Jackson, MS, US | Center For Advance Youth Expan Iii | 2022 |
| University Of Ms Medical Center | $120,000 | Jackson, MS, US | Culinary Medicine Teaching Kitchen | 2022 |
| University Of Ms Medical Center | $1,952,675 | Jackson, MS, US | Bldg Strong Future For Nursing In Ms | 2022 |
| Mississippi Department Of Education | $80,000 | Jackson, MS, US | Move To Learn 2022-2023 | 2022 |
| Inspire Health Inc | $72,848 | Ridgeland, MS, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Inspire Health Inc | $33,212 | Ridgeland, MS, US | Nutrition And Chronic Illness | 2022 |
| Inspire Health Inc | $100,000 | Ridgeland, MS, US | Operating Budget | 2022 |
| Women's Foundation Of Mississippi | $615,575 | Jackson, MS, US | Training & Grad Health Care Wrkforce | 2022 |
| Converge Inc | $5,000 | Jackson, MS, US | Cons Title X Family Planning Prog | 2022 |
| Boston Medical Center | $24,943 | Boston, MA, US | Sustaining Baby Friendly Hosp Init | 2022 |
| Mothers Milk Bank Of Ms | $2,000 | Flowood, MS, US | Outreach Coordinator | 2022 |
| Boston Medical Center | $69,975 | Boston, MA, US | Plan Mass Distr Breastfeeding/h Med | 2022 |
| Mississippi University For Women | $250,000 | Columbus, MS, US | Muw Nurse Scholarships | 2022 |
| Delta State University | $139,000 | Cleveland, MS, US | Summer Nursing Profession Prog | 2022 |
| Ms Gulf Coast Community College | $100,000 | Perkinston, MS, US | New Technical & Healthcare Workforce | 2022 |
| University Of Southern Ms | $77,613 | Hattiesburg, MS, US | Bldg Pathway To Licensure & Employ | 2022 |
| Converge Inc | $317,000 | Jackson, MS, US | Family Planning Via Clin Pl/teleheal | 2022 |
| Boston Medical Center | $191,694 | Boston, MA, US | Sustaining Baby Friendly Init-v 2 | 2022 |
| Center For Mississippi He | $445,859 | Jackson, MS, US | Funding Grant For Cmhp Mission | 2022 |
| Direct Grant Expenses - V | $244,839 | Jackson, MS, US | Expenses Related To Direct Grants | 2022 |
| Mha Health Research Educ Foundati | $142,973 | Jackson, MS, US | Hs Nurse Aid Mentorship 2017-2022 | 2022 |
| University Of Ms Medical Center | $106,002 | Jackson, MS, US | Center For Advance Youth Expan Iii | 2022 |
| University Of Ms Medical Center | $120,000 | Jackson, MS, US | Culinary Medicine Teaching Kitchen | 2022 |
| University Of Ms Medical Center | $1,952,675 | Jackson, MS, US | Bldg Strong Future For Nursing In Ms | 2022 |
| Mississippi Department Of Education | $80,000 | Jackson, MS, US | Move To Learn 2022-2023 | 2022 |
| Inspire Health Inc | $72,848 | Ridgeland, MS, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Inspire Health Inc | $33,212 | Ridgeland, MS, US | Nutrition And Chronic Illness | 2022 |
| Inspire Health Inc | $100,000 | Ridgeland, MS, US | Operating Budget | 2022 |
| Women's Foundation Of Mississippi | $615,575 | Jackson, MS, US | Training & Grad Health Care Wrkforce | 2022 |
| Converge Inc | $5,000 | Jackson, MS, US | Cons Title X Family Planning Prog | 2022 |
| Boston Medical Center | $24,943 | Boston, MA, US | Sustaining Baby Friendly Hosp Init | 2022 |
| Mothers Milk Bank Of Ms | $2,000 | Flowood, MS, US | Outreach Coordinator | 2022 |
| Boston Medical Center | $69,975 | Boston, MA, US | Plan Mass Distr Breastfeeding/h Med | 2022 |
| Mississippi University For Women | $250,000 | Columbus, MS, US | Muw Nurse Scholarships | 2022 |
| Delta State University | $139,000 | Cleveland, MS, US | Summer Nursing Profession Prog | 2022 |
| Ms Gulf Coast Community College | $100,000 | Perkinston, MS, US | New Technical & Healthcare Workforce | 2022 |
| University Of Southern Ms | $77,613 | Hattiesburg, MS, US | Bldg Pathway To Licensure & Employ | 2022 |
| Converge Inc | $317,000 | Jackson, MS, US | Family Planning Via Clin Pl/teleheal | 2022 |
| Boston Medical Center | $191,694 | Boston, MA, US | Sustaining Baby Friendly Init-v 2 | 2022 |
| Center For Mississippi He | $750,000 | Jackson, MS, US | Funding Grant For Cmhp Mission | 2021 |
| Direct Grant Expenses - V | $593,032 | Jackson, MS, US | Expenses Related To Direct Grants | 2021 |
| Mha Health Research Educ Foundati | $198,920 | Jackson, MS, US | Hs Nurse Aid Mentorship 2017-2022 | 2021 |
| Boston Medical Center-champs | $30,000 | Boston, MA, US | Plan For Mass Distr -breastfeeding | 2021 |
| University Of Ms Medical Center | $212,004 | Jackson, MS, US | Center For Advance Youth Expan Iii | 2021 |
| University Of Ms Medical Center | $200,000 | Jackson, MS, US | Culinary Medicine Teaching Kitchen | 2021 |
| Ms University For Women Foundation | $5,000 | Columbus, MS, US | Simulation H Care Facility & Lab | 2021 |
| University Of Ms Medical Center | $1,141,233 | Jackson, MS, US | Bldg Strong Future For Nursing In Ms | 2021 |
| Mississippi Department Of Education | $80,000 | Jackson, MS, US | Move To Learn 2021-2022 | 2021 |
| Jackson Free Clinic | $2,000 | Jackson, MS, US | Dental Clinic Expansion | 2021 |
| Inspire Health Inc | $142,234 | Ridgeland, MS, US | Operations | 2021 |
| Inspire Health Inc | $100,390 | Ridgeland, MS, US | Online Educational Module | 2021 |
| Inspire Health Inc | $210,000 | Ridgeland, MS, US | Nutrition And Chronic Illness | 2021 |
| Inspire Health Inc | $100,000 | Ridgeland, MS, US | Operating Budget | 2021 |
| Magnolia Speech School | $250,000 | Jackson, MS, US | Building Hope-new School | 2021 |
| Women's Foundation Of Mississippi | $325,000 | Jackson, MS, US | Training & Grad Health Care Wrkforce | 2021 |
| Mississippi News Information Corp | $228,500 | Ridgeland, MS, US | Enhancing Health & Health Policy Foc | 2021 |
| Converge Inc | $25,000 | Jackson, MS, US | Cons Title X Family Planning Prog | 2021 |
| Center For Mississippi He | $375,000 | Jackson, MS, US | Funding Grant For Cmhp Mission | 2020 |
| Direct Grant Expenses - V | $1,241,594 | Jackson, MS, US | Expenses Related To Direct Grants | 2020 |
| Mha Health Research Educ Foundati | $125,000 | Jackson, MS, US | Hs Nurse Aid Mentorship 2017-2022 | 2020 |
| Boston Medical Center-champs | $80,192 | Boston, MA, US | Baby Friendly Design Supp-ms Hospita | 2020 |
| Boston Medical Center | $300,000 | Boston, MA, US | Sustaining Baby Friendly Initiative | 2020 |
| Mothers Milk Bank Of Mississippi | $38,000 | Flowood, MS, US | Growing Leaders Internship | 2020 |
| University Of Ms Medical Center | $212,004 | Jackson, MS, US | Center For Advance Of Youth Expansio | 2020 |
| University Of Ms Medical Center | $150,000 | Jackson, MS, US | Population Health Workforce Developm | 2020 |
| University Of Mississippi | $103,500 | University, MS, US | Elementary Ed Degree With Health | 2020 |
| University Of Ms Medical Center | $1,000,000 | Jackson, MS, US | School Of Population Health | 2020 |
| Boston Medical Center | $119,881 | Boston, MA, US | Interprofessional Education | 2020 |
| Ms University For Women Foundation | $245,000 | Columbus, MS, US | Simulation H Care Facility & Lab | 2020 |
| University Of Ms Medical Center | $112,067 | Jackson, MS, US | Improving Efficiency At Cay | 2020 |
| Mississippi Department Of Education | $81,000 | Jackson, MS, US | Move To Learn 2020-2021 | 2020 |
| Jackson Free Clinic | $50,975 | Jackson, MS, US | Dental Clinic Expansion | 2020 |
| Inspire Health Inc | $40,000 | Ridgeland, MS, US | Funding Grant | 2020 |
| Inspire Health Inc | $20,000 | Ridgeland, MS, US | Online Educational Module | 2020 |
| Inspire Health Inc | $94,402 | Ridgeland, MS, US | Funding Grant | 2020 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for The Bower Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 64-0540635 |
| Website | http://www.bowerfoundation.org |
| Address | 578 HIGHLAND COLONY PKWY STE 120 Ridgeland, MS 39157-8779 |
Key People (6)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Bower Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Ceo/bd Presi | Anne Travis |
|---|---|
| Director | Ralph Didlake Md |
| Director | Walter Neely Phd |
| Director | William S Painter |
| Director | Cheryl Lee Sykes |
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