OVERVIEW: The Gow Family Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to youth, human services, and education.
IP TAKE: The foundation lacks transparency, which limits information available on its grantmaking priorities and activities.
PROFILE: Established in 2012, the Gow Family Foundation is currently steered by real estate mogul Jeffery D. Gow and his ex-wife Pamela. Jeffery worked at Polygon Northwest Company, a homebuilder in the Seattle and Portland areas, for more than three decades and served as CEO. The foundation does not maintain a website, which limits information available on its grantmaking priorities and activities. According to tax records, the Gow Family Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to youth, human services, and education.
The couple support University of British Columbia, which they both attended. Pamela Gow is a former registered nurse turned Qigong Instructor and Feldenkrais Practitioner. She appears to have a strong interest in health and wellness. The Feldenkrais Method aims to improve human functioning by increasing self-awareness through movement.
Important Grant Details:
Grants range from $10,000 to $140,000. In a recent fiscal year, the foundation gave away over $1,440,000. Past grantees include Rainier Scholars; Amara, which deals with foster care; Planned Parenthood of the Great Northwest and the Hawaiian Islands; Washington Women in Need; Museum of Flight; and Pottery Northwest
While the foundation keeps a low profile, it does have an application form which can be requested from the foundation. There are no application deadlines or restrictions on awards.
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CONTACT:
Jeffery Gow - Gow Family Foundation
11624 SE Fifth Street, Suite 210
Bellevue, WA 98005