Rowny Foundation Inc | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 52-2190131

Foundation Overview

Based in Bethesda, MD, Rowny Foundation Inc has awarded 192 grants totaling $323,600 to organizations in District of Columbia, Virginia and 10 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $100 to $25,000, with a median award of $375.

Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$323,600
Total Assets
$637,969
Median Grant (all grants)
$375

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
32
Median Grant
$300
% No Significant Change
0% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Closed Network: 6%

2 of 32 recipients (6%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.

Geographic Focus
District of Columbia

Grants are geographically diversified with 38% in District of Columbia and funding distributed across 12 total locations. This foundation values broad geographic impact and diverse community partnerships. Within District of Columbia, funding concentrates in Washington (99%), Washngton (1%).

Funding Trajectory
-9%

Stable funding levels with 9% change over 7 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.

Program Areas
General Purposes + 3 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (68%). 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 Rowny Foundation Inc'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
Alzheimer's Association National Capital Area Chapter $2,000 Mclean, VA, US General Use 2023
Autistic Self Advocacy Network $300 Washington, DC, US General Use 2023
Beacon Academy $300 Boston, MA, US General Use 2023
Georgetown Law $300 Washington, DC, US General Use 2023
Learning Ally $300 Princeton, NJ, US General Use 2023
Mit $7,500 Boston, MA, US General Use 2023
National Kidney Foundation $500 Mclean, VA, US General Use 2023
Pathfinder Hopkins School $300 New Haven, CT, US General Use 2023
Prevent Cancer Foundation $300 Alexandria, VA, US General Use 2023
Round House Theatre $25,000 Silver Spring, MD, US General Use 2023
Smyal $300 Washington, DC, US General Use 2023
Sunflower Bakery $300 Rockville, MD, US General Use 2023
The Malala Fund $300 Philadelphia, PA, US General Use 2023
The Miracle Project $300 Los Angeles, CA, US General Use 2023
The Trevor Project $300 West Hollywood, CA, US General Use 2023
Wolf Trap Foundation For Performing Arts $4,000 Vienna, VA, US General Use 2023
Alzheimer's Association National Capital Area Chapter $2,000 Mclean, VA, US General Use 2023
Autistic Self Advocacy Network $300 Washington, DC, US General Use 2023
Beacon Academy $300 Boston, MA, US General Use 2023
Georgetown Law $300 Washington, DC, US General Use 2023
Learning Ally $300 Princeton, NJ, US General Use 2023
Mit $7,500 Boston, MA, US General Use 2023
National Kidney Foundation $500 Mclean, VA, US General Use 2023
Pathfinder Hopkins School $300 New Haven, CT, US General Use 2023
Prevent Cancer Foundation $300 Alexandria, VA, US General Use 2023
Round House Theatre $25,000 Silver Spring, MD, US General Use 2023
Smyal $300 Washington, DC, US General Use 2023
Sunflower Bakery $300 Rockville, MD, US General Use 2023
The Malala Fund $300 Philadelphia, PA, US General Use 2023
The Miracle Project $300 Los Angeles, CA, US General Use 2023
The Trevor Project $300 West Hollywood, CA, US General Use 2023
Wolf Trap Foundation For Performing Arts $4,000 Vienna, VA, US General Use 2023
World Central Kitchen $3,000 Washington, DC, US Chefs For Ukraine 2022
National Multiple Sclerosis Society $1,500 Washington, DC, US Together For A Cure Luncheon; Honoring Kathy Wenger 2022
Alzheimer's Association National Capital Area Chapter $1,500 Mclean, VA, US Brain Ball 2022 - In Memory Of Steve Ernt 2022
Mit $7,500 Boston, MA, US Pledge Agreement - Friends Of Crew Fund And Class Of 1972 Fund For Educational Innovation 2022
Jewish Social Service Agency (jssa) $500 Pittsburgh, PA, US Grant Ottenstein Tribute Fund - In Honor Of Grant Ottenstein 2022
National Society Of Professional Engineers $1,000 Alexandra, VA, US In Memory Of Joseph F. Mulcahy 2022
Round House Theatre $10,000 Silver Spring, MD, US Melissa Blake Rowny Fund For Artistic Development 2022
Wolf Trap Foundation For Performing Arts $4,000 Vienna, VA, US Encore Circle P{roducer Membersjhip (waive Receipt On The Goods And Services Valued At $260) 2022
Pathfinder Hopkins School $300 New Haven, CT, US In Honor Of Julia Rowny 2022
The Miracle Project $300 Los Angeles, CA, US In Honor Of Aiden Braga And Charles Jordan 2022
The Malala Fund $300 Philadelphia, PA, US In Honor Of Julia Rowny 2022
Prevent Cancer Foundation $300 Alexandria, VA, US In Honor Of Julia Rowny 2022
Beacon Academy $300 Boston, MA, US In Honor Of Julia Rowny 2022
The Trevor Project $300 West Hollywood, CA, US In Honor Of Elizabeth Rowny 2022
Sunflower Bakery $300 Rockville, MD, US In Honor Of Elizabeth Rowny 2022
Autistic Self Advocacy Network $300 Washington, DC, US In Honor Of Elizabeth Rowny 2022
Learning Ally $300 Princeton, NJ, US In Honor Of Elizabeth Rowny 2022
Smyal $300 Washington, DC, US In Honor Of Elizabeth Rowny 2022
World Central Kitchen $3,000 Washington, DC, US Chefs For Ukraine 2022
National Multiple Sclerosis Society $1,500 Washington, DC, US Together For A Cure Luncheon; Honoring Kathy Wenger 2022
Alzheimer's Association National Capital Area Chapter $1,500 Mclean, VA, US Brain Ball 2022 - In Memory Of Steve Ernt 2022
Mit $7,500 Boston, MA, US Pledge Agreement - Friends Of Crew Fund And Class Of 1972 Fund For Educational Innovation 2022
Jewish Social Service Agency (Jssa) $500 Pittsburgh, PA, US Grant Ottenstein Tribute Fund - In Honor Of Grant Ottenstein 2022
National Society Of Professional Engineers $1,000 Alexandra, VA, US In Memory Of Joseph F. Mulcahy 2022
Round House Theatre $10,000 Silver Spring, MD, US Melissa Blake Rowny Fund For Artistic Development 2022
Wolf Trap Foundation For Performing Arts $4,000 Vienna, VA, US Encore Circle P{roducer Membersjhip (Waive Receipt On The Goods And Services Valued At $260) 2022
Pathfinder Hopkins School $300 New Haven, CT, US In Honor Of Julia Rowny 2022
The Miracle Project $300 Los Angeles, CA, US In Honor Of Aiden Braga And Charles Jordan 2022
The Malala Fund $300 Philadelphia, PA, US In Honor Of Julia Rowny 2022
Prevent Cancer Foundation $300 Alexandria, VA, US In Honor Of Julia Rowny 2022
Beacon Academy $300 Boston, MA, US In Honor Of Julia Rowny 2022
The Trevor Project $300 West Hollywood, CA, US In Honor Of Elizabeth Rowny 2022
Sunflower Bakery $300 Rockville, MD, US In Honor Of Elizabeth Rowny 2022
Autistic Self Advocacy Network $300 Washington, DC, US In Honor Of Elizabeth Rowny 2022
Learning Ally $300 Princeton, NJ, US In Honor Of Elizabeth Rowny 2022
Smyal $300 Washington, DC, US In Honor Of Elizabeth Rowny 2022
American Institute For Cancer Research $1,000 Washington, DC, US General Use 2021
American Red Cross $500 Baltimore, MD, US General Use 2021
Autism Society Of America $1,000 Rockville, MD, US In Honor Of Aiden Braga 2021
Dc Central Kitchen $250 Boston, MA, US General Use 2021
Dc Paws Rescue $250 Washington, DC, US General Use 2021
Georgetown University $300 Washington, DC, US General Use 2021
Glen Echo Fire Department $300 Glen Echo, MD, US General Use 2021
Interfaith Works $500 Rockville, MD, US General Use 2021
Learning Ally $500 Princeton, NJ, US General Use 2021
Mit $3,000 Boston, MA, US General Use 2021
National Multiple Sclerosis Society $1,000 Washington, DC, US General Use 2021
National Park Foundation $500 Baltimore, MD, US General Use 2021
New Haven Reads $500 New Haven, CT, US In Honor Of Julia Rowny 2021
Pathfinder Hopkins School $500 New Haven, CT, US In Honor Of Julia Rowny 2021
Round House Theatre $10,000 Bethesda, MD, US Melissa Blake Rowny Fund For Artistic Development 2021
Smyal $500 Washington, DC, US General Use 2021
Some $3,000 Washington, DC, US General Use 2021
Sunflower Bakery $1,000 Rockville, MD, US General Use 2021
The Miracle Project $500 Los Angeles, CA, US In Honor Of Aiden Braga 2021
The Pan-mass Challenge $250 Reston, VA, US General Use 2021
The Salvation Army National Capital Area Command $500 Washington, DC, US General Use 2021
World Central Kitchen $2,000 Washington, DC, US General Use 2021
American Institute For Cancer Research $1,000 Washington, DC, US General Use 2020
American Red Cross $400 Baltimore, MD, US General Use 2020
Appalacian Trail Conservancy $300 Harpers Ferry, WV, US General Use 2020
Bethesda-chevy Chase Rescue Squad Inc $250 Bethesda, MD, US General Use 2020
Chesapeake Region Accessible Boating (crab) $1,000 Annapolis, MD, US General Use 2020
Chi Centers Inc $250 Silver Spring, MD, US In Memory Of Col. Frank Adolfo Ortega 2020
Georgetown University $300 Washington, DC, US Law Annual Fund 2020
Glen Echo Fire Department $300 Bethesda, MD, US General Use 2020
Learning Ally $500 Princeton, NJ, US General Use In Memory Of Elizabeth Rowny 2020
Martha's Table $1,000 Washington, DC, US General Use 2020
Meals On Wheels Of Central Maryland Inc $1,000 Baltimore, MD, US General Use 2020
Miriam's Kitchen $100 Washington, DC, US In Memory Of Louann Jacobs Deckelbaum 2020
Mit $2,000 Cambridge, MA, US Friends Of Mit Crew 2020
National Multiple Sclerosis Society $1,000 Washington, DC, US Women On The Move Luncheon - On Behalf Of Kathy Wenger 2020
National Park Foundation $250 Washington, DC, US General Use-preserve Our Parks Fund Drive 2020
Peacetech Lab $1,000 Marriottsville, MD, US In Honor Of Diane Strahan And Vint Cerf 2020
Resources For Improving Birth And Health Outcomes $250 Vienna, VA, US In Honor Of Sandy Lovell 2020
Round House Theatre $10,000 Bethesda, MD, US Resilience Fund Unrestricted In Memory Of Melissa Blake Rowny Fund 2020
Smyal $500 Washington, DC, US General Use- In Honor Of Elizabeth Rowny 2020
Some $3,000 Washington, DC, US General Use 2020
Sunflower Bakery $1,000 Rockville, MD, US General Use 2020
Susan Gkomen $500 Washington, DC, US General Use 2020
The Pan-mass Challenge $250 Reston, VA, US Supporting Ed Shanahan - Fundraising Cycling Event For Cancer Research And Treatment 2020
World Central Kitchen $5,000 Washington, DC, US General Use 2020
Jewish Coalition Against Domestic Abuse $100 Rockville, MD, US In Memory Of Dot Cohen 2019
National Multiple Sclerosis Society $1,000 Washington, DC, US Women On The Move Luncheon - On Behalf Of Kathy Wenger 2019
Alzheimer's Association $500 Washington, DC, US In Loving Memory Of Steven Ernt 2019
The Pan-mass Challenge $250 Reston, VA, US Supporting Ed Shanahan - Fundraising Cycling Event For Cancer Research And Treatment 2019
National Kidney Foundation $500 Washington, DC, US In Honor Of John Rowny 2019
National Park Foundation $300 Washington, DC, US General Use 2019
American Red Cross $350 Washington, DC, US General Use 2019
World Wildlife Fund $300 Washington, DC, US General Use 2019
Mit $2,000 Cambridge, MA, US Friends Of Mit Crew 2019
Georgetown University $300 Washington, DC, US Law Annual Fund 2019
Round House Theatre $10,000 Silver Spring, MD, US Melissa Blake Rowny Fund For Artistic Development 2019
Davis Direction Foundation $1,000 Marietta, GA, US In Memory Of John Waldron Holaday 2019
Montgomery County Humane Society $100 Rockville, MD, US General Use 2019
Sunflower Bakery $1,000 Rockville, MD, US General Use 2019
Learning Ally $500 Princeton, NJ, US General Use 2019
Some $1,000 Washington, DC, US General Use 2019
Smyal $500 Washington, DC, US General Use 2019
Running Start $500 Washngton, DC, US General Use 2019
Bethesda-chevy Chase Rescue Squad Inc $100 Bethesda, MD, US General Use 2019
The New Haven Reads Community Book Bank Inc $500 New Haven, CT, US In Honor Of Julia Rowny 2019
American Institute For Cancer Research $1,000 Arlington, VA, US General Use 2019
The Carter Center $1,000 Atlanta, GA, US General Use 2019
Robert F Kennedy Human Rights $500 Washington, DC, US In Memory Of W. Dean Smith 2019
Appalacian Trail Conservancy $300 Harpers Ferry, WV, US General Use 2019
Susan Gkomen $500 Washington, DC, US General Use 2019
Patricia Liberatore Fund (patty's Fund) $300 Washington, DC, US In Memory Of Patricia Liberatore 2019
The Bernard And Mildred Katzen Medical Educaton Award $100 Washington, DC, US In Memory Of Mildred Katzen 2019
Planned Parenthood Federation Of America Inc $1,000 Washington, DC, US Planned Parenthood Of Southern New England, Inc. 2019
The Gildenhorn Institute For Bone And Joint Health $100 Washington, DC, US In Memory Of Nelson Deckelbaum 2019
Alzheimer's Association $250 Washington, DC, US General Use 2018
National Kidney Foundation $500 Washington, DC, US In Honor Of John Rowny - General Use 2018
Georgetown University $250 Washington, DC, US Annual Law Fund 2018
Partnership For Responsible Growth $5,000 Washington, DC, US General Use 2018
Mit $2,000 Cambridge, MA, US Fundraising Cycling Event For Cancer 2018
National Multiple Sclerosis Society $1,500 Washington, DC, US General Use 2018
National Park Foundation $250 Washington, DC, US General Usegeneral Use 2018
New Haven Reads Community Book Bank Inc $500 New Haven, CT, US In Honor Of Julia Rowny General Usesupport Bike Tour For Cancer Research At Cleveland Clinic 2018
Jewish Coalition Against Domestic Abuse $200 Rockville, MD, US General Use 2018
Round House Theatre $10,000 Silver Spring, MD, US Melissa Blake Rowny Fund For Artistic Developement 2018
American Red Cross $250 Washington, DC, US General Use 2018
Some $250 Washington, DC, US General Use 2018
The Salvation Army $200 Washington, DC, US General Use 2018
The Pan-mass Challenge $250 Reston, VA, US Cycling Event For Cancer Research And Treatment 2018
Bethesda Fire Department Inc $100 Bethesda, MD, US General Use 2018
Cabin John Park Volunteer Fire Department $100 Bethesda, MD, US General Use 2018
Glen Echo Fire Department $100 Bethesda, MD, US General Use 2018
Integrated Refugee & Immigration Services Inc $500 New Haven, CT, US General Use 2018
Alzheimer's Association $250 Mclean, VA, US General Use 2017
National Park Foundation $500 Washington, DC, US General Use 2017
Fund For American Studies $5,000 Washington, DC, US The Ignacy Jan Paderewski Scholarship Fund 2017
Georgetown University $250 Washington, DC, US Annual Law Fund 2017
Mit Annual Fund $2,000 Cambridge, MA, US Annual Fund-class Of 1972 Scholarship Fund 2017
Learning Ally $200 Princeton, NJ, US General Use 2017
National Multiple Sclerosis Society $1,500 Washington, DC, US General Use 2017
Trevor Project $200 West Hollywood, CA, US General Use 2017
Round House Theatre $10,000 Silver Spring, MD, US Melissa Blake Rowny Fund For Artistic Developement 2017
Sunflower Bakery $1,000 Gaithersburg, MD, US General Use 2017
Smyal Youth Center $100 Washington, DC, US General Use 2017
The Pan-mass Challenge $250 Reston, VA, US Cycling Event For Cancer Research And Treatment 2017
Southern Poverty Law Center $100 Montgomery, AL, US General Use 2017
New Haven Reads Community Book Bank Inc $500 New Haven, CT, US In Honor Of Julia Rowny General Usesupport Bike Tour For Cancer Research At Cleveland Clinic 2017
Planned Parenthood Federation Of America Inc $100 Washington, DC, US General Use 2017
Washington Ballet $200 Washington, DC, US General Use 2016
Capital Area Food Bank $100 Washington, DC, US Holiday Meals Campaign 2016
Fund For American Studies $5,000 Washington, DC, US The Ignacy Jan Paderewski Scholarship Fund 2016
Georgetown University $250 Washington, DC, US Annual Law Fund 2016
Bethesda-chevy Chase Rescue Squad Inc $100 Bethesda, MD, US General Use 2016
Mit Annual Fund $2,000 Cambridge, MA, US Friends Of Mit Crew Operations Fund 2016
Partnership For Responsible Growth $25,000 Washington, DC, US General Use 2016
Velosano $200 Cleveland, OH, US Support Bike Tour For Cancer Research At Cleveland Clinic 2016
National Kidney Foundation $500 Washington, DC, US Kidney Walk 2016 2016
National Multiple Sclerosis Society $1,250 Washington, DC, US General Use 2016
Round House Theatre $10,000 Silver Spring, MD, US Melissa Blake Rowny Fund For Artistic Developement 2016
Sunflower Bakery $1,000 Gaithersburg, MD, US General Use 2016
The Humane Society Of The United States $100 Washington, DC, US General Use 2016
The Pan-mass Challenge $250 Reston, VA, US Cycling Event For Cancer Research And Treatment 2016
The Salvation Army $200 Washington, DC, US General Use 2016
Weta $100 Washington, DC, US General Use 2016

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Contact Information

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EIN 52-2190131
Website N/A
Address 6017 CAIRN TER Bethesda, MD 20817-5405

Key People (3)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Rowny Foundation Inc's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

President Michael J Rowny
Vice President Peter E Rowny
Secretary Julia Dian Rowny

Forms 990-PF

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  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.