The Foundation typically identifies almost all our grantees through our own research – not from grant submittal forms. We work with selected stakeholders and organizations on strategic initiatives and special projects. As a result, we are able to organize our efforts and address issues from various approaches, on many levels, with appropriate timing to optimize systemic and sustainable grant outcomes.

The Bower Foundation supports:

• Tax-exempt organizations described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and not classified as a private foundation under Section 509(a)
• Exempt operating foundations in Section 4940(d)(1)
• Organizations described in Section 170(c)(1) or Section 511(a)(2)(b) of the Internal Revenue Code
• Experienced, structured and innovative organizations
• Organizations that are clearly committed to improving Mississippi health
• Organizations working primarily in the state of Mississippi

The Bower Foundation does NOT support:

• Individuals and scholarships
• For-profit organizations
• Organizations outside the United States
• Organizations with a focus outside of Mississippi
• Organizations lacking a focus on Mississippi health

Any University of Mississippi Medical Center application/proposal would have to be approved by the Vice Chancellor prior to submission.