R O W Foundation
Preselected recipients only
R O W Foundation is a private foundation in Lisle, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.9 million in 36 grants; the typical grant was $3,948 and the largest $2.4 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$3.9 million
- Number of grants36
- Typical grant$3,948
- Largest grant$2.4 million
- Assets$26,723
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.1 million the year before.
25% of its 2024 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 | $1.1 million | 40 | $85,442 |
| 2024 | $3.9 million | 36 | $26,723 |
How to apply
R O W 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What R O W Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to California. It also paid $190,986 in 22 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 1 | $2.4 million |
| Tennessee | 1 | $1.2 million |
| New Jersey | 1 | $29,960 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $28,152 |
| Georgia | 1 | $16,704 |
| Texas | 3 | $11,868 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $6,950 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,700 |
| Iowa | 1 | $4,764 |
| Michigan | 1 | $3,888 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Direct Relief | Seizure control for people with epilepsy in low-income areas. | $2.4 million |
| Dispensary of Hope | Seizure control for people with epilepsy in low-income areas. | $1.2 million |
| Hospital Provincial General de Reference de Bukavu | Seizure control for people with epilepsy in low-income areas. | $57,180 |
| University Teaching Hospital | Improved care and seizure control for people with epilepsy in low-income areas. | $36,904 |
| Healey International Relief Foundation | Seizure control for people with epilepsy in low-income areas. | $29,960 |
| West Atlantic Brain & Stroke Foundation | Seizure control for people with epilepsy in low-income areas. | $28,152 |
| Rwanda Pediatric Association | Epilepsy health worker training and treatment support in low-income areas. | $25,000 |
| Map International | Seizure control for people with epilepsy in low-income areas. | $16,704 |
| Pretola Global Health and Consulting | Epilepsy training for health workers in low-income areas. | $15,000 |
| Queen Elizabeth Hospital | Seizure control for people with epilepsy in low-income areas. | $13,020 |
| Rachael K Foundation | Seizure control and epilepsy awareness in low-income areas. | $9,708 |
| Care Epilepsy Ethiopia | Seizure control for people with epilepsy in low-income areas. | $7,632 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Seizure control for people with epilepsy in low-income areas. | $6,950 |
| Arabkir United Children's Charity Foundation | Seizure control for people with epilepsy in low-income areas. | $6,684 |
| Save Haven Community Services | Seizure control for people with epilepsy in low-income areas. | $5,700 |
| Efca Reachglobal | Seizure control for people with epilepsy in low-income areas. | $4,764 |
| Foundation for People With Epilepsy | Seizure control for people with epilepsy in low-income areas. | $4,236 |
| NDF Pakistan | Seizure control for people with epilepsy in low-income areas. | $4,008 |
| Cure International | Seizure control for people with epilepsy in low-income areas. | $3,888 |
| Bethesda Mission Hospital | Seizure control for people with epilepsy in low-income areas. | $3,456 |
| Salvadoran American Humanitarian Foundation | Seizure control for people with epilepsy in low-income areas. | $3,384 |
| Epilepsy Foundation Guyana | Seizure control for people with epilepsy in low-income areas. | $2,280 |
| Mohlomi Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital | Seizure control for people with epilepsy in low-income areas. | $2,280 |
| Cameroon Baptist Convention Health Services | Seizure control for people with epilepsy in low-income areas. | $1,908 |
| Global Health Mali | Seizure control for people with epilepsy in low-income areas. | $1,908 |
| Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital | Seizure control for people with epilepsy in low-income areas. | $1,710 |
| National Institute of Medical Research | Seizure control for people with epilepsy in low-income areas. | $1,680 |
| Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital | Seizure control for people with epilepsy in low-income areas. | $1,656 |
| St Theresa's Mission Hospital | Seizure control for people with epilepsy in low-income areas. | $1,572 |
| Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (Kath) | Seizure control for people with epilepsy in low-income areas. | $1,320 |
| Solidarity Bridge | Seizure control for people with epilepsy in low-income areas. | $1,140 |
| Hope Ignited Pediatric Center | Seizure control for people with epilepsy in low-income areas. | $1,104 |
| Ubuntu Life Foundation | Seizure control for people with epilepsy in low-income areas. | $1,056 |
| Angkor Children's Hospital | Seizure control for people with epilepsy in low-income areas. | $552 |
| Epilepsy Awareness Uganda | Seizure control for people with epilepsy in low-income areas. | $500 |
| Purple Bench Initiative | Epilepsy awareness and stigma reduction in low-income areas. | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Paul S Regan
- Mark Peterson
- Bruce T Duncan
- Patricia A Gibson
- Emilio Perucca
- Marvin A Rossi
- Carol Gavin
Questions people ask
Does R O W Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does R O W Foundation give?
$3.9 million in tax year 2024, across 36 grants, with a typical grant of $3,948.
Who runs R O W Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Paul S Regan (President), Mark Peterson (Vice Chair), Bruce T Duncan (Secretary/Treasurer) and Patricia A Gibson (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does R O W Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, international and health.