Bowles Rice Foundation
The Bowles Rice Foundation is the charitable giving arm of Bowles Rice LLP, described on the firm's official website and active in community donations across West Virginia and nearby regions. The site includes recent Foundation news (e.g., a November 2025 $60,000 donation) and an 'About the Bowles Rice Foundation' description.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small-to-midsize West Virginia-based nonprofits doing education, legal aid, youth services, or community programs seeking general operating support and modest grants.
Good Fit
- • Organization is headquartered or primarily serves communities in West Virginia.
- • Request is for general operating support or modest program support (typical awards under $5K–$25K).
- • Work aligns with education, legal aid, youth development, community services, or local cultural initiatives.
- • Has a local relationship, referral, or prior contact with the firm or foundation leadership.
Geography
Giving is regionally concentrated: three states received grants in the latest year but about 82% of dollars went to organizations in the foundation's home state, indicating a state-level/regional focus.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows a broad recipient set (37 distinct recipients and 38 grants in 2024), and multiple independent nonprofits across sectors were funded rather than a single beneficiary.
New Applicants
Behavior shows substantial turnover (about 27 new recipients in 2024), which indicates new organizations do enter the portfolio, but the foundation publicly marks grants as preselected and does not appear to run an open application process, so direct solicitation success is uncertain.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
