Rowe Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Rowe Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.6 million in 17 grants; the typical grant was $100,000 and the largest $250,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.6 million
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$100,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$41.3 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.6 million the year before.
33% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.9 million | 15 | $36.8 million |
| 2024 | $1.6 million | 14 | $37.7 million |
| 2025 | $1.6 million | 17 | $41.3 million |
How to apply
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.
What Rowe Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 8 | $678,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $300,000 |
| California | 2 | $300,000 |
| Maine | 2 | $196,388 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $100,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stanford University | For the benefit of the Department of Health Policy in the School of Medicine | $250,000 |
| Carroll School Corp | For the support of the Carroll/ Public School Partnership Program | $150,000 |
| Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai | Rowe Family Fellowship fund in Movement Disorders | $150,000 |
| Museum of the City of New York | For the support of the Lenape exhibit | $105,000 |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Inc | Bladder Cancer Research Program Fund | $100,000 |
| Lincoln Center Theater | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| New York Yacht Club Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| The Carpenters Boat Shop | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Urban Institute | annual fund | $100,000 |
| Bowdoin College | Kent Island Postdoctoral Scholar program | $96,388 |
| Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New | For the benefit of the Linda P Fried Scholarship Fund at the Mailman School of Public Health | $83,000 |
| Harvard Medical School | Annual fund | $50,000 |
| New York Academy of Medicine | For support of the Gala event | $50,000 |
| Stanford University | For the benefit of the Stanford Center on Longevity | $50,000 |
| Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New | For the benefit of the Research Support Fund of the Department of Health Policy and Management in the Mailman School | $50,000 |
| University of Rochester | George Eastman Circle Scholarship funds- Warner School of Education and Human Development | $40,000 |
| Save the Children Federation Inc | In support of early childhood development programs | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Abigail M Rowe
- John W Rowe
- Meredith L Rowe
- Rebecca J Rowe
- Valerie A Rowe
Questions people ask
Does Rowe Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Rowe Family Foundation give?
$1.6 million in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $100,000.
Who runs Rowe Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Abigail M Rowe (VP, Dir), John W Rowe (Pres, Dir), Meredith L Rowe (VP, Dir) and Rebecca J Rowe (VP, Dir) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Rowe Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and arts and culture.