The Robert Bowne Foundation supports the development of quality programs that offer literacy education to children and youth of New York City, in the out-of-school hours, especially for those living in economically disadvantaged neighborhoods.
Please note the Foundation is closing in December, 2015, and we are no longer accepting proposals or inquiries. We are funding only our current and former grantees.






It’s hard to believe that it’s been nearly two years since we announced that the Robert Bowne Foundation will close its doors on December 31, 2015. We have achieved so much in that time!
Watch the new video of interviews with program participants in the National Afterschool Matters Practitioner Fellowship in Philadelphia from 2008, 2009 and 2010, as well as a funder and a facilitator who have both been closely involved with the fellowship programs. Click