Quick Summary
Name: Harry E Bovay Jr Foundation Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $2,236,430 |
| Grant Range | $984 - $1,169,910 |
| Average Grant | $57,344 |
| Application Method | Mixed (Scholarships: Fixed Deadline / Community Grants: Case-by-case) |
Contact Details
Address: PO Box 1471, Houston, TX 77251-1471
Phone: 713-651-2328
Website: http://bovayfoundation.org
Geographic Focus
The foundation primarily serves specific rural communities:
- Alabama: Lamar County (Millport, Kennedy)
- Kansas: Lyon and Osage Counties (North Lyon County area, including Carbondale and Allen)
- Mississippi: Chickasaw County (Guntown, Houlka, Rienzi, Tishomingo)
- Georgia: Fairmount
Additional grants have been made across several states including Texas, Arizona, Illinois, Missouri, New Mexico, New York, Tennessee, and Virginia, particularly to universities and colleges.
Funding Priorities
- Education: College scholarships, dual enrollment programs, tuition guarantee programs for students from specific rural high schools
- Educator Professional Development: Graduate degree support for public school teachers in target communities
- Universities & Colleges: Support for engineering ethics, chemical biology research, and scholarship programs
- Community Development: Community revitalization projects in rural areas served by Mid South Telecommunications
- Scouting: Support for Boy Scouts of America programs
What They Don't Fund
Not explicitly stated, but the foundation:
- Focuses exclusively on specific geographic communities
- Does not accept unsolicited requests for funds (per some sources)
- Community grants are evaluated case-by-case
Application Method
College Scholarships: Students must attend one of four eligible high schools (Lamar County High School in Alabama; Santa Fe Trail High School or Northern Heights High School in Kansas; Houlka High School in Mississippi). Contact school counselors for application details.
Educator Grants: Public school teachers in Lamar County, AL; Lyon and Osage Counties, KS; and Chickasaw County, MS can apply online by April 30th deadline. Results announced in early June.
Community Grants: Evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Contact foundation directly for information.
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