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Rowe Fam Char Trust is a private trust based in NEWTON, MA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1998. It holds total assets of $1.1M. Annual income is reported at $1.3M. Total assets have grown from $437K in 2011 to $792K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Massachusetts. According to available records, Rowe Fam Char Trust has made 30 grants totaling $187K, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has grown from $58K in 2021 to $82K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $32K, with an average award of $6K. The foundation has supported 15 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Massachusetts, Oregon, Colorado, which account for 83% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 6 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$5K
Largest Grant
$10K
Based on 11 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Rowe Fam Char Trust primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 30 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA, OR, CO.
Rowe Fam Char Trust has distributed a total of $187K across 30 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $6K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $32K.
Rowe Fam Char Trust typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Rowe Fam Char Trust is headquartered in NEWTON, MA. While based in MA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 6 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patricia Rowe | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Patrick D Rowe | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Terence Rowe | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$93K
Total Assets
$792K
Fair Market Value
$1M
Net Worth
$792K
Grants Paid
$82K
Contributions
$40K
Net Investment Income
$76K
Distribution Amount
$48K
Total: N/A
Total Grants
30
Total Giving
$187K
Average Grant
$6K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
15
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon Community FoundationEXEMPT PURPOSES | Portland, OR | $32K | 2023 |
| United Way Eagle River ValleyEXEMPT PURPOSES | Edwards, CO | $10K | 2023 |
| Margaret Fuller Neighborhood HouseEXEMPT PURPOSES | Cambridge, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| World Wildlife FundEXEMPT PURPOSES | Washington, DC | $5K | 2023 |
| Equal Justice InitiativeEXEMPT PURPOSES | Montgomery, AL | $5K | 2023 |
| BalletroxEXEMPT PURPOSES | Jamaica Plain, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| Newton Public SchoolsEXEMPT PURPOSES | Newton, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| Centre Street Food PantryEXEMPT PURPOSES | Newton Centre, MA | $3K | 2023 |
| EdvestorsEXEMPT PURPOSES | Boston, MA | $3K | 2023 |
| Newton Food PantryEXEMPT PURPOSES | Newton, MA | $3K | 2023 |
| Kelly Brush FoundationEXEMPT PURPOSES | Burlington, VT | $3K | 2023 |
| Raising A ReaderEXEMPT PURPOSES | Boston, MA | $5K | 2022 |
| Gresham Barlow Educational FoundationEXEMPT PURPOSES | Gresham, OR | $10K | 2021 |
| Cradles To CrayonsEXEMPT PURPOSES | Newtonville, MA | $1K | 2021 |
| Project PlacesEXEMPT PURPOSES | Boston, MA | $1K | 2021 |