Given the vast health challenges facing Mississippians, The Bower Foundation directs its funds and energies into making sustainable, systemic improvements in the state's health and education infrastructures. Through strong partnerships, the Foundation leverages limited resources into grants that support mutual goals of better health outcomes and policy.

The living legacy of Dr. John D. Bower's work inspires The Bower Foundation to be proactive and highly selective in providing grants for the creation, expansion and support of quality health initiatives.