Private foundation · EIN 77-0229243

James S Bower Foundation

Accepts applications

Santa Barbara, CA

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Tax year 2024 (period ending 2024-12-31) · Filed with IRS 2025 · Data as of 2026-10-24 · View filing on ProPublica · Source: IRS e-file object 202523189349105102
Total assets (EOY)$89,017,606
Grants paid$3,170,750
Typical (median) grant$27,500
Grants listed60
Giving in home state (CA)92%

Grant size distribution

RangeGrants
Under $5K0
$5K–$25K21
$25K–$100K31
$100K+8

Smallest $5,000 · Largest $400,000

Geographic focus

CA
92%
DC
3%
CO
2%
WI
2%
MO
1%
MD
0%
LA
0%

Common purposes

projectcarelompocsocialsantabarbarapartnershipcommunityclimatecampaigneducationcentercleanpeaccoast

Giving history

Tax yearContributions paidTotal assetsGrants listed
2023$3,111,855$86,066,81660
2024$3,170,750$89,017,60660

Years shown are the filings ingested so far; more years are added as additional IRS batches are processed.

How to apply

ContactJON CLARK
Address26 W MICHELTORENA, SANTA BARBARA, CA, 93101
Phone8055648814
Form & materialsALL APPLICATIONS DONE ELECTRONICALLY. SEE INSTRUCTIONS AND CONTACT INFO ON WEBSITE (JSBOWERFOUNDATION.ORG)
DeadlinesSEE WEBSITE FOR CYCLE SUBMISSION
RestrictionsTHE FOUNDATION LIMITS ITS GRANTS TO FOUR CATEGORIES: EDUCATION, SCIENTIFIC, RELIGIOUS AND CHARITABLE

Source: 990-PF Part XV line 2, tax year 2024.

Top recipients (tax year 2024)

RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Community Environmental Council IncSANTA BARBARA, CACLIMATE CHANGE 50TH ANNIVERSARY CAMPAIGN$400,000
Carpinteria Children'S ProjectCARPINTERIA, CAEARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION & FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER$290,000
Hospice Of Santa Barbara IncSANTA BARBARA, CAADVANCE CARE PLANNING AND PATIENT CARE SERVICES$222,500
Leap Learn Engage Advocate PartnerGOLETA, CAGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT$175,000
Child Abuse Listening Mediation IncSANTA BARBARA, CACOALITION CONSULTANT REGARDING PAYMENT REFORM; INVEST IN INFRASTRUCTURE & EXCELLENCE$150,000
Unite To LightSANTA BARBARA, CAPILOTING CLEAN, RELIABLE ENERGY FOR GLOBAL CLIMATE ACTION$150,000
Santa Barbara Education FoundationSANTA BARBARA, CAINNOVATE DP; MISSION SCHOLARS; OLLIN PROJECT; KIND MIND PROGRAM$112,000
Center For Urban Agriculture At FaiGOLETA, CAPHASE 1 OF THE CAMPAIGN TO REDESIGN AND REBUILD FAIRVIEW GARDENS FARM$100,000
Fund For Santa Barbara IncSANTA BARBARA, CANPRN & CAPACITY BUILDING; SOCIAL JUSTICE ACADEMY$80,000
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital FounSANTA BARBARA, CACOTTAGE/PEAC OUTREACH PROGRAM; GOALS OF CARE PROGRAM$80,000
Santa Barbara FoundationSANTA BARBARA, CAYOUTH MENTAL HEALTH 4R FUND; ROOTED SANTA BARBARA; PARTNERSHIP FOR EXCELLENCE & NPRN$80,000
Natural Capitalism SolutionsLONGMONT, COCLEAN COALITION$60,000
Legacy Philanthropy WorksSANTA BARBARA, CABRIDGES TO RESILIENCE CONFERENCE;VANDENBERG SENTINEL LANDSCAPE PARTNERSHIP$55,000
Council On Alcoholism Drug AbuseSANTA BARBARA, CATHE COMMUNITY CAPITAL CAMPAIGN$50,000
DignitymovesSAN FRANCISCO, CAINTERIM SUPPORTIVE HOUSING IN SANTA BARBARA COUNTY$50,000
Future Leaders Of AmericaSANTA BARBARA, CACORE OPERATING SUPPORT$50,000
Gaviota Coast ConservancyGOLETA, CAGAVIOTA COAST CONSERVANCY OPERATIONS$50,000
New Venture FundWASHINGTON, DCAMERICA VOTES$50,000
Sansum ClinicSANTA BARBARA, CAPALLIATIVE CARE & ADVANCED CARE PLANNING$50,000
The Voter Participation CenterWASHINGTON, DCVOTER MOBILIZATION$50,000
Workmoney Foundation IncMILWAUKEE, WIGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT$50,000
Santa Barbara Alternative To ViolenSANTA BARBARA, CASBUSD PROGRAMMING AND CASE MANAGEMENT$40,000
Storyteller Children'S Center IncSANTA BARBARA, CAGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT$40,000
Blue Sky Sustainable Living CenterNEW CUYAMA, CARESILIENT CUYAMA VALLEY$30,000
Community InitiativesOAKLAND, CACENTRAL COAST CLIMATE JUSTICE NETWORK$30,000
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