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James S. Bower Foundation

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Description

The James S. Bower Foundation supports nonprofit organizations in the Santa Barbara, CA, area engaged in educational, scientific, religious, and charitable activities. The Foundation is most interested in efforts that strive to make change on a population level; for example, in a community, a neighborhood, or a school.

The Foundation's funding areas include the following:

Youth, Health, and Education
Specific focus areas include:

  • children from pre...
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Funder Information
Total Annual Giving
$3,170,750
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Average Grant
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Median Grant
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Grant Details
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Total Assets
$89,017,606
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The financial information is based on the most recent 990-PF tax form for 2024

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Tax Year Recipient City State / Province Country Amount Purpose
GOLETA EDUCATION FOUNDATION Goleta CA US $80,000 Isla vista youth project
ISLA VISTA YOUTH PROJECTS Goleta CA US $50,000 Gusd early years initiative
ISLA VISTA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CO Santa Barabra CA US $20,000 Isla vista community room
HOSPICE OF SANTA BARBARA Santa Barbara CA US $100,000 Patient care services
JUST COMMUNITIES CENTRAL COAST Santa Barbara CA US $60,000 Educational equity
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The most recent tax form filed for 2024 lists the following key individuals.

Name Title City State / Province Country
PATRICIA MADRIGAL Director Of Educatio Santa Barbara CA US
CHRISTOPHER A JACOBS Secretary Santa Barbara CA US
HARVEY BOTTELSEN THRU 123124 Chairman Santa Barbara CA US
DAVID ALVARADO THRU 123124 Treasurer Santa Barbara CA US
JOLETTE CORBETT Financial Manager Santa Barbara CA US
MERCER ADVISORS Investment Management St Louis MO US
JON CLARK President Santa Barbara CA US
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