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The Rowe Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Hayfork, California · EIN 161779714

The Rowe Family Foundation is a private foundation in Hayfork, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $19,600 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was down from $33,300 the year before.

50% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$25,2008$248,291
2024$33,3007$278,052
2025$19,6006$275,043

How to apply

The Rowe Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Rowe Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New Mexico.

StateGrantsAmount
New Mexico1$10,000
California4$7,100
New York1$2,500

Grants paid in 2025

All 6 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Cultural Sanctuaries Foundation
Santa Fe, NM
At the cultural sanctuaries foundation, we work at the crossroads of conservation and culture. We focus on helping indigenous communities protect their land. We focus too on economic realities if a family's only source of income is cut down a tree or kill a rhino, it is unrealistic to expect them not to raise their axe or their gun. Equally if the children of traditional farmers have no option but to seek menial jobs in overcrowded cities, it is inevitable that traditional culture will erode, languages cease to be spoken and the knowledge of the land, forest and ocean fade away$10,000
Los Angeles Parks Foundation
Los Angeles, CA
The los angeles parks foundation's mission is to enhance, expand, preserve, and promote public recreation, parks, and open space for the diverse people of los angeles.$3,000
Better Birth Shasta County
Redding, CA
Dedicated to improving maternal and child health outcomes inn shasta county through accessible and quality midwifery-led care.$2,500
Eddie Adams Workshop Organization Inc
Jeffersonville, NY
The eddie adams workshop is the only tuition-free photojournalism seminar of its kind. Applicants at the start of their career submit portfolios for consideration. One hundred participants selected solely on the merit of their pictures team up with top professional photographers and editors for a four-day gathering that includes assignments, portfolio reviews, panel discussions and presentations.$2,500
San Diego State University Research Foundation (KPBS)
San Diego, CA
Provide support to programs that are integral to research, educational and community service objectives of san diego state university.$1,100
Roderick Senior Center
Hayford, CA
The roderick senior center is located in hayfork, ca and delivers meals on wheels lunches to homebound seniors tuesday through friday. We also serve meals in a congregate manner at the center and offer to-go meals for people who are on the go.$500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Rowe Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Rowe Family Foundation give?

$19,600 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.

Who runs The Rowe Family Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists John R Rowe (Director & President) and Regina Rowe (Director, Cfo & Secretary).

What does The Rowe Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, youth programs and education.

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