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Rowboat Family Foundation is a private corporation based in BUFFALO, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2017. It holds total assets of $368K. Annual income is reported at $793K. Total assets have decreased from $644K in 2019 to $289K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. Grants to organizations that advance the foundation's charitable purpose of advancing social, economic, gender and racial justice, disability rights and other forms of equality and inclusion, fostering sustainable prosperity, democracy and ethics in public and private institutions, promoting a healthy society and environment and ensuring broad access to high quality education. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2017 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in New York. According to available records, Rowboat Family Foundation has made 37 grants totaling $4.4M, with a median grant of $45K. Annual giving has grown from $962K in 2020 to $2.6M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $10K to $665K, with an average award of $120K. The foundation has supported 20 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, California, District of Columbia, which account for 97% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$10K
Median Grant
$15K
Average Grant
$114K
Largest Grant
$638K
Based on 8 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
Grants to organizations that advance the foundation's charitable purpose of advancing social, economic, gender and racial justice, disability rights and other forms of equality and inclusion, fostering sustainable prosperity, democracy and ethics in public and private institutions, promoting a healthy society and environment and ensuring broad access to high quality education.
Expenses: $1.1M
Grant administrative personnel support
Expenses: $15K
Foundation and grant development
Expenses: $633
Grants to organizations that advance the foundation's charitable purpose of advancing social, economic, gender and racial justice, disability rights and other forms of equality and inclusion, fostering sustainable prosperity, democracy and ethics in public and private institutions, promoting a healthy society and environment and ensuring broad access to high quality education. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 37 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, CA, DC.
Rowboat Family Foundation has distributed a total of $4.4M across 37 grants. The median grant size is $45K, with an average of $120K. Individual grants have ranged from $10K to $665K.
Rowboat Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Rowboat Family Foundation is headquartered in BUFFALO, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denise Herkey-Jarosch | FOUNDATION ADMINISTRATOR | $14K | $0 | $15K |
| Carl Nightingale | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Aaron Bartley | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Martha Mccluskey | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$1M
Total Assets
$289K
Fair Market Value
$289K
Net Worth
$288K
Grants Paid
$971K
Contributions
$778K
Net Investment Income
$12K
Distribution Amount
$36K
Total Grants
37
Total Giving
$4.4M
Average Grant
$120K
Median Grant
$45K
Unique Recipients
20
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Push Buffalo IncCHARITABLE | Buffalo, NY | $582K | 2022 |
| Tides FoundationCHARITABLE | San Francisco, CA | $225K | 2022 |
| Public Accountablity InitiativeEDUCATIONAL | Buffalo, NY | $150K | 2022 |
| Center For Progressive ReformEDUCATIONAL | Washington, DC | $120K | 2022 |
| Community Voices HeardCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $75K | 2022 |
| Clean Air Coalition Of WnyCHARITABLE | Buffalo, NY | $50K | 2022 |
| Investigative PostEDUCATIONAL | Buffalo, NY | $45K | 2022 |
| Classcrits IncEDUCATIONAL | Buffalo, NY | $35K | 2022 |
| Justice For Migrant FammiliesCHARITABLE | Buffalo, NY | $10K | 2021 |
| Make The Road StatesCHARITABLE | Brooklyn, NY | $10K | 2021 |
| African American Cultural CenterEDUCATIONAL | Buffalo, NY | $10K | 2021 |
| Make The Road NyCHARITABLE | Jackson Heights, NY | $10K | 2021 |
| Data For Progress Education FundCHARITABLE | San Francisco, CA | $30K | 2020 |
| Movement Strategy CenterCHARITABLE | San Francisco, CA | $20K | 2020 |
| New York Communities Organizing FundCHARITABLE | Brooklyn, NY | $15K | 2020 |
| The Solutions ProjectCHARITABLE | Oakland, CA | $15K | 2020 |
| Partnership For Public GoodCHARITABLE | Buffalo, NY | $15K | 2020 |
| Feed BuffaloCHARITABLE | Buffalo, NY | $12K | 2020 |
| New Georgia ProjectCHARITABLE | Atlanta, GA | $10K | 2020 |
| Community Foundation Of WnyCHARITABLE | Buffalo, NY | $10K | 2020 |