Rowe Family Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 20-0721105
Foundation Overview
Based in Wilmington, DE, Rowe Family Foundation has awarded 143 grants totaling $16,981,500 to organizations in Michigan, Massachusetts and 8 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $4,000 to $700,000, with a median award of $50,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
4 of 14 recipients (29%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
45% of grants are awarded in New York, with additional funding distributed across 9 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within New York, funding concentrates in New York (92%), Buffalo (6%), Rochester (2%).
Funding Trajectory
Stable funding levels with 19% change over 8 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (45%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Rowe Family Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Inc | $100,000 | Boston, MA, US | To Support The Research Program Of Doctor Boris Gershman In The Department Of Urology | 2024 |
| Bowdoin College | $50,000 | Brunswick, ME, US | Kent Island Postdoctoral Scholar Program | 2024 |
| Buck Institute For Research On Aging | $500,000 | Novato, CA, US | To Support Doctoral Training | 2024 |
| Canisius University Of Buffalo New York | $300,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai | $150,000 | New York, NY, US | Support For Fellowship In Parkinson's Disease Under The Direction Of Doctor Bressman In The Department Of Neurology | 2024 |
| Lincoln Center Theater | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Museum Of The City Of New York | $100,000 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| New York Yacht Club Foundation | $100,000 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Proctor Academy | $40,000 | Andover, NH, US | Hart Nibbrig Learning Skills Endowed Scholarship Fund And Annual Fund | 2024 |
| Save The Children Federation Inc | $10,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | To Support Early Childhood Development Programs | 2024 |
| Stanford University | $50,000 | Stanford, CA, US | For The Benefit Of The Stanford Center On Longevity | 2024 |
| Student Sponsor Partnership Inc | $80,000 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| The Carpenters Boat Shop | $50,000 | Pemaquid, ME, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Trustees Of Columbia University In The City Of New | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | For The Benefit Of The Research Support Fund Of The Department Of Health Policy And Management Of The Mailman School Of Public Health | 2024 |
| Bowdoin College | $100,000 | Brunswick, ME, US | Kent Island Postdoctoral Scholar Program | 2023 |
| Buck Institute For Research On Aging | $500,000 | Novato, CA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Harvard Medical School | $50,000 | Boston, MA, US | Annual Support For Board Of Fellows | 2023 |
| Lincoln Center Theater | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable Event | 2023 |
| Museum Of The City Of New York | $100,000 | New York, NY, US | Centennial Fund | 2023 |
| New York Yacht Club Foundation | $100,000 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| President And Fellows Of Harvard College | $25,000 | Boston, MA, US | Harvard Kennedy School Project On American Indian Economic Development | 2023 |
| Proctor Academy | $50,000 | Andover, NH, US | Learning Skills Endowed Scholarship Fund | 2023 |
| Student Sponsor Partnership Inc | $135,000 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| The Carpenters Boat Shop | $50,000 | Pemaquid, ME, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| The Metropolitan Museum Of Art | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | Support "Grounded In Clay: The Spirit Of Pueblo Pottery" Exhibit | 2023 |
| Trustees Of Columbia University In The City Of New | $100,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable Event | 2023 |
| Trustees Of Columbia University In The City Of New | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | Research Support Fund Of The Department Of Health Policy And Management Of The Mailman School Of Public Health | 2023 |
| Urban Institute | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Young Mens Christian Association Of Greater New Yo | $550,000 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Bowdoin College | $100,000 | Brunswick, ME, US | Kent Island Postdoctoral Scholar Program | 2023 |
| Buck Institute For Research On Aging | $500,000 | Novato, CA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Harvard Medical School | $50,000 | Boston, MA, US | Annual Support For Board Of Fellows | 2023 |
| Lincoln Center Theater | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable Event | 2023 |
| Museum Of The City Of New York | $100,000 | New York, NY, US | Centennial Fund | 2023 |
| New York Yacht Club Foundation | $100,000 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| President And Fellows Of Harvard College | $25,000 | Boston, MA, US | Harvard Kennedy School Project On American Indian Economic Development | 2023 |
| Proctor Academy | $50,000 | Andover, NH, US | Learning Skills Endowed Scholarship Fund | 2023 |
| Student Sponsor Partnership Inc | $135,000 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| The Carpenters Boat Shop | $50,000 | Pemaquid, ME, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| The Metropolitan Museum Of Art | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | Support "Grounded In Clay: The Spirit Of Pueblo Pottery" Exhibit | 2023 |
| Trustees Of Columbia University In The City Of New | $100,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable Event | 2023 |
| Trustees Of Columbia University In The City Of New | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | Research Support Fund Of The Department Of Health Policy And Management Of The Mailman School Of Public Health | 2023 |
| Urban Institute | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Young Mens Christian Association Of Greater New Yo | $550,000 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Association Of Outdoor Recreation And Education | $50,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Belmont Hill School Inc | $50,000 | Belmont, MA, US | Parent Fund | 2022 |
| Buck Institute For Research On Aging | $500,000 | Novato, CA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Canisius College | $700,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Cristo Rey New York High School | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable Event | 2022 |
| Generations United Inc | $100,000 | Washington, DC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Harvard Medical School | $50,000 | Boston, MA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Stanford University | $50,000 | Stanford, CA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Student Sponsor Partnership Inc | $30,000 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Trustees Of Columbia University In The City Of New | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | The Research Fund Of The Department Of Health Policy And Management At The Mailman School Of Public Health At Columbia University. | 2022 |
| Urban Institute | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Vivian Beaumont Theater Inc | $150,000 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Association Of Outdoor Recreation And Education | $50,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Belmont Hill School Inc | $50,000 | Belmont, MA, US | Parent Fund | 2022 |
| Buck Institute For Research On Aging | $500,000 | Novato, CA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Canisius College | $700,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Cristo Rey New York High School | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable Event | 2022 |
| Generations United Inc | $100,000 | Washington, DC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Harvard Medical School | $50,000 | Boston, MA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Stanford University | $50,000 | Stanford, CA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Student Sponsor Partnership Inc | $30,000 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Trustees Of Columbia University In The City Of New | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | The Research Fund Of The Department Of Health Policy And Management At The Mailman School Of Public Health At Columbia University. | 2022 |
| Urban Institute | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Vivian Beaumont Theater Inc | $150,000 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Association Of Outdoor Recreation And Education | $50,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Belmont Hill School Inc | $50,000 | Belmont, MA, US | Parent Fund | 2022 |
| Buck Institute For Research On Aging | $500,000 | Novato, CA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Canisius College | $700,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Cristo Rey New York High School | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable Event | 2022 |
| Generations United Inc | $100,000 | Washington, DC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Harvard Medical School | $50,000 | Boston, MA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Stanford University | $50,000 | Stanford, CA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Student Sponsor Partnership Inc | $30,000 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Trustees Of Columbia University In The City Of New | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | The Research Fund Of The Department Of Health Policy And Management At The Mailman School Of Public Health At Columbia University. | 2022 |
| Urban Institute | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Vivian Beaumont Theater Inc | $150,000 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Bowdoin College | $50,000 | Brunswick, ME, US | The Rebecca Rowe '97 Fund For Arctic Studies | 2021 |
| Carroll School Corp | $50,000 | Lincoln, MA, US | Program For Teachers Of Color In The Angela Wilkins Program Of Graduate Studies In Education At Carroll School | 2021 |
| College Of The Atlantic | $125,000 | Bar Harbor, ME, US | Broad Reach Capital Campaign | 2021 |
| Community For Education Foundation Overcoming Obst | $40,000 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Cristo Rey New York High School | $250,000 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Generations United Inc | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Harvard Medical School | $50,000 | Boston, MA, US | Jeffrey Flier Fund | 2021 |
| Harvard Medical School | $75,000 | Boston, MA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Marine Biological Laboratory | $500,000 | Woods Hole, MA, US | To Support The Establishment Of A Program In Graduate Education With The University Of Chicago | 2021 |
| Mount Desert Island Search & Rescue | $4,000 | Southwest Hbr, ME, US | To Support Sar Trainings Held At The Volta Climbing Gym Once The Gym Is Open | 2021 |
| Stanford University | $50,000 | Stanford, CA, US | Stanford Center On Longevity | 2021 |
| Student Sponsor Partnership Inc | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| The Carpenters Boat Shop | $46,000 | Pemaquid, ME, US | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Trustees Of Columbia University In The City Of New | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | To Support The Research Fund Of The Department Of Health Policy And Management In The Mailman School Of Public Health | 2021 |
| Urban Institute | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Vivian Beaumont Theater Inc | $100,000 | New York, NY, US | For Support Of The Hvac Initiative At Lct | 2021 |
| Vivian Beaumont Theater Inc | $100,000 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| American Association For The Advancement Of Scienc | $100,000 | Washington, DC, US | Hamburg Endowment Fund For Science Diplomacy | 2020 |
| Association Of Outdoor Recreation And Education | $50,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Buck Institute For Research On Aging | $50,000 | Novato, CA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Community For Education Foundation Overcoming Obst | $40,000 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Generations United Inc | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Marine Biological Laboratory | $50,000 | Woods Hole, MA, US | Annual Fund | 2020 |
| Museum Of The City Of New York | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Regents Of The University Of Michigan College Of | $50,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Regents Of The University Of Michigan College Of | $25,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | Institute For Social Research ( Isr ) | 2020 |
| Stanford University | $50,000 | Stanford, CA, US | For The Stanford Center On Longevity | 2020 |
| Student Sponsor Partnership Inc | $100,000 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| University Of Rochester | $50,000 | Rochester, NY, US | School Of Medicine And Dentistry Class Of 1970 Scholarship Fund | 2020 |
| Urban Institute | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Vivian Beaumont Theater Inc | $100,000 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| President And Fellows Of Harvard College | $225,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | The David E. Bell Fellowship Fund | 2018 |
| Young Mens Christian Association Of Greater New Yo | $250,000 | New York, NY, US | Rowe Scholars Fund | 2018 |
| American Society Of Mammalogists | $40,000 | Topeka, KS, US | James L. Patton Award | 2017 |
| Colage | $5,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Fordham University | $250,000 | New York, NY, US | Endowment Fund For Scholarships At The School Of Education | 2017 |
| Gabrielles Angel Foundation For Cancer Research In | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | Angel Ball Program | 2017 |
| Generations United Inc | $137,500 | Washington, DC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Harvard Medical School | $50,000 | Boston, MA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Institute Of Medicine National Academies Of Scien | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Institute Of Medicine National Academies Of Scien | $100,000 | Washington, DC, US | Support For The Nam Grand Challenge Program | 2017 |
| Museum Of The City Of New York | $100,000 | New York, NY, US | Field Trips Fund And Internship Program | 2017 |
| Smithsonian Institution | $101,000 | Washington, DC, US | National Museum Of The American Indian | 2017 |
| Trustees Of Columbia University In The City Of New | $525,000 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Trustees Of Columbia University In The City Of New | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable Event | 2017 |
| Urban Institute | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Vivian Beaumont Theater Inc | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Young Mens Christian Association Of Greater New Yo | $250,000 | New York, NY, US | Rowe Scholars Project | 2017 |
| College Of The Atlantic | $15,000 | Bar Harbor, ME, US | General & Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Cristo Rey New York High School | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable Event | 2016 |
| Generations United Inc | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Harvard Medical School | $50,000 | Boston, MA, US | Board Of Fellows At Harvard Medical School Program | 2016 |
| Institute Of Medicine National Academies Of Scien | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Smithsonian Institution | $75,000 | Washington, DC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Stanford University | $50,000 | Stanford, CA, US | Stanford Longevity Center | 2016 |
| Student Sponsor Partnership Inc | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Student Sponsor Partnership Inc | $20,500 | New York, NY, US | Tuition For 5 Students | 2016 |
| Trustees Of Columbia University In The City Of New | $100,000 | New York, NY, US | Research Fund Of The Department Of Health Policy And Management | 2016 |
| Trustees Of Columbia University In The City Of New | $525,000 | New York, NY, US | Lerner Center At The Mailman School Of Public Health | 2016 |
| Urban Institute | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Vivian Beaumont Theater Inc | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Womens Voices For Change Inc | $37,500 | New York, NY, US | 'dance With Me' Film Project | 2016 |
| Young Mens Christian Association Of Greater New Yo | $250,000 | New York, NY, US | Rowe Scholars Program | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 20-0721105 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | FOUNDATION SOURCE 501 SILVERSIDE RD Wilmington, DE 19809-0000 |
Key People (5)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Rowe Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Vp, Dir | Abigail M Rowe |
|---|---|
| Pres, Dir | John W Rowe |
| Vp, Dir | Meredith L Rowe |
| Vp, Dir | Rebecca J Rowe |
| Sec, Treas, Dir | Valerie A Rowe |
Forms 990-PF
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- Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
- Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns
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