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Rowe Family Foundation is a private corporation based in WILMINGTON, DE. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2004. The principal officer is Foundation Source. It holds total assets of $34.1M. Annual income is reported at $7.9M. Total assets have grown from $21.9M in 2011 to $34.2M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 5 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 2016 to 2023. Funding is distributed across 4 states, including New York, Maine, Massachusetts. According to available records, Rowe Family Foundation has made 56 grants totaling $7.2M, with a median grant of $50K. The foundation has distributed between $1.6M and $3.6M annually from 2021 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $3.6M distributed across 24 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $4K to $700K, with an average award of $128K. The foundation has supported 26 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, California, Massachusetts, which account for 71% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 7 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$4K
Median Grant
$50K
Average Grant
$96K
Largest Grant
$500K
Based on 17 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 Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 56 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, CA, MA.
Rowe Family Foundation has distributed a total of $7.2M across 56 grants. The median grant size is $50K, with an average of $128K. Individual grants have ranged from $4K to $700K.
Rowe Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Rowe Family Foundation is headquartered in WILMINGTON, DE. While based in DE, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 7 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valerie A Rowe | Sec, Treas, Dir | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Rebecca J Rowe | VP, Dir | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Meredith L Rowe | VP, Dir | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| John W Rowe | Pres, Dir | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Abigail M Rowe | VP, Dir | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$2.1M
Total Assets
$34.2M
Fair Market Value
$36.8M
Net Worth
$34.2M
Grants Paid
$1.9M
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$963K
Distribution Amount
$1.7M
Total: $31.5M
Total Grants
56
Total Giving
$7.2M
Average Grant
$128K
Median Grant
$50K
Unique Recipients
26
Most Common Grant
$50K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Young Mens Christian Association Of Greater New YoGeneral & Unrestricted | New York, NY | $550K | 2023 |
| Buck Institute For Research On AgingGeneral & Unrestricted | Novato, CA | $500K | 2023 |
| Student Sponsor Partnership IncGeneral & Unrestricted | New York, NY | $135K | 2023 |
| Museum Of The City Of New YorkCentennial Fund | New York, NY | $100K | 2023 |
| Trustees Of Columbia University In The City Of NewCharitable Event | New York, NY | $100K | 2023 |
| New York Yacht Club FoundationGeneral & Unrestricted | New York, NY | $100K | 2023 |
| Bowdoin CollegeKent Island Postdoctoral Scholar program | Brunswick, ME | $100K | 2023 |
| Lincoln Center TheaterCharitable Event | New York, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| Proctor AcademyLearning Skills Endowed Scholarship Fund | Andover, NH | $50K | 2023 |
| Urban InstituteGeneral & Unrestricted | Washington, DC | $50K | 2023 |
| The Carpenters Boat ShopGeneral & Unrestricted | Pemaquid, ME | $50K | 2023 |
| Harvard Medical SchoolAnnual support for Board of Fellows | Boston, MA | $50K | 2023 |
| President And Fellows Of Harvard CollegeHarvard Kennedy School Project on American Indian Economic Development | Boston, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| The Metropolitan Museum Of ArtSupport "Grounded in Clay: The Spirit of Pueblo Pottery" exhibit | New York, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Canisius CollegeGeneral & Unrestricted | Buffalo, NY | $700K | 2022 |
| Vivian Beaumont Theater IncGeneral & Unrestricted | New York, NY | $150K | 2022 |
| Generations United IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Washington, DC | $100K | 2022 |
| Belmont Hill School IncParent Fund | Belmont, MA | $50K | 2022 |
| Stanford UniversityGeneral & Unrestricted | Stanford, CA | $50K | 2022 |
| Association Of Outdoor Recreation And EducationGeneral & Unrestricted | Ann Arbor, MI | $50K | 2022 |
| Cristo Rey New York High SchoolCharitable Event | New York, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| Marine Biological Laboratoryto support the establishment of a program in graduate education with the University of Chicago | Woods Hole, MA | $500K | 2021 |
| College Of The AtlanticBroad Reach Capital Campaign | Bar Harbor, ME | $125K | 2021 |