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Rowland Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in BURLINGTON, VT. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2008. The principal officer is Benjamin A Rowland Jr. It holds total assets of $35.4M. Annual income is reported at $2.2M. Total assets have grown from $10.9M in 2011 to $35.4M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 7 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of education. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. According to available records, Rowland Foundation Inc. has made 92 grants totaling $5.1M, with a median grant of $50K. Annual giving has grown from $400K in 2020 to $1.5M in 2024. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $1.5M distributed across 26 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $958 to $800K, with an average award of $55K. The foundation has supported 46 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in Vermont. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$30K
Median Grant
$100K
Average Grant
$76K
Largest Grant
$100K
Based on 7 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.
Rowland Foundation Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of education. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 92 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in VT.
Rowland Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $5.1M across 92 grants. The median grant size is $50K, with an average of $55K. Individual grants have ranged from $958 to $800K.
Rowland Foundation Inc. is a private foundation. To inquire about grants, you can look up the foundation using their EIN (262698626) on GuideStar or contact them directly. Many private foundations have specific application processes that may not be publicly listed.
Rowland Foundation Inc. is headquartered in BURLINGTON, VT.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Martin | Executive Dir. | $156K | $0 | $156K |
| John A Shepard Jr | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Daniel B Rowland | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| James C Mooney | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Heidi Lynn | President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Carter Rawson | Secretary | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Erica Wallstrom | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$35.4M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$35.4M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
92
Total Giving
$5.1M
Average Grant
$55K
Median Grant
$50K
Unique Recipients
46
Most Common Grant
$50K
of 2024 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vt Community FoundtionDONOR ADVISED FUND | Middlebury, VT | $800K | 2024 |
| Champlain Valley Union High SchoolROWLAND FELLOWSHIP | Hinesburg, VT | $50K | 2024 |
| Middlebury Union High SchoolROWLAND FELLOWSHIP | Middlebury, VT | $50K | 2024 |
| Northfield Union High SchoolROWLAND FELLOWSHIP | Northfield, VT | $50K | 2024 |
| North Country Union High SchoolROWLAND FELLOWHSIP | Newport, VT | $50K | 2024 |
| Edmunds Middle SchoolROWLAND FELLOWSHIP | Burlington, VT | $50K | 2024 |
| Twinfield SchoolROWLAND FELLOWSHIP | Plainfield, VT | $50K | 2024 |
| Green Mountain Union High SchoolROWLAND FELLOWSHIP | Chester, VT | $50K | 2024 |
| Barnet SchoolROWLAND FELLOWSHIP | Barnet, VT | $50K | 2024 |
| Essex High SchoolROWLAND FELLOWSHIP | Essex Junction, VT | $50K | 2024 |
| Proctor High SchoolROWLAND FELLOWSHIP | Proctor, VT | $50K | 2024 |
| Hartford High SchoolROWLAND FELLOWSHIP | White River Junction, VT | $50K | 2024 |
| Bonnie Johnson-AtenDIVERSITY IN EDUCATION WORKFORCE MENTOR | Montpelier, VT | $33K | 2024 |
| Jonas KambireDIVERSITY IN EDUCATION GRANT | Colchester, VT | $20K | 2024 |
| Teresa SakaiDIVERSITY IN EDUCATION GRANT | Burlington, VT | $18K | 2024 |
| Linjuan MerkelDIVERSITY IN EDUCATION GRANT | Colchester, VT | $17K | 2024 |
| Kenneth Phillips IiDIVERSITY IN EDUCATION GRANT | Essex Jct, VT | $8K | 2024 |
| Infinite CulcleasureDIVERSITY IN EDUCATION GRANT | Burlington, VT | $7K | 2024 |
| Vt Principals AssociationROWLAND LEADERSHIP GRANT | Montpelier, VT | $5K | 2024 |
| Sarah IbsonROWLAND ENCORE GRANT | Waitsfield, VT | $3K | 2024 |
| Sarah KnaussROWLAND ENCORE GRANT | Middlesex, VT | $3K | 2024 |
| Anne BergeronROWLAND ENCORE GRANT | Corinth, VT | $3K | 2024 |
| Carrie FeliceENCORE GRANT | East Calais, VT | $3K | 2024 |
| Esther CharlestinDIVERSITY IN EDUCATION GRANT | Middlebury, VT | $3K | 2024 |
| Safia HajiDIVERSITY IN EDUCATION GRANT | Burlington, VT | $958 | 2024 |
| Montpelier High SchoolROWLAND FELLOWSHIP | Montpelier, VT | $50K | 2023 |
| Vergennes Union High SchoolROWLAND FELLOWSHIP | Vergennes, VT | $50K | 2023 |
| Stowe High SchoolROWLAND FELLOWSHIP | Stowe, VT | $50K | 2023 |
| Otter Valley Union High SchoolROWLAND FELLOWSHIP | Brandon, VT | $50K | 2023 |
| Dr Andrew JonesENCORE GRANT | Lincoln, VT | $13K | 2023 |