Rowan Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Rowan Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.0 million in 11 grants; the typical grant was $93,906 and the largest $1.3 million. 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$2.0 million
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$93,906
- Largest grant$1.3 million
- Assets$27.8 million
- New grantees55%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.6 million the year before.
55% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $978,213 | 13 | $26.6 million |
| 2024 | $1.6 million | 23 | $28.0 million |
| 2025 | $2.0 million | 11 | $27.8 million |
How to apply
Rowan 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 Rowan Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Ohio. It also paid $488,904 in 5 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 1 | $1.3 million |
| New York | 2 | $173,843 |
| Colorado | 1 | $20,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Charitable | General operating support | $1.3 million |
| American Ireland Fund | General operating support | $172,843 |
| The Hope and Courage Collective | General operating support | $116,570 |
| Irish Penal Reform | General operating support | $114,804 |
| Uplift | General operating support | $108,843 |
| Act Now | General operating support | $93,906 |
| Citywide Drugs Crisis Campaign | General operating support | $54,781 |
| Just for Kids Foundation | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Abortion Bridge Collaboration Fund | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Memphis Center for Reproductive Health | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Natural Resource Defence Council | General operating support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Peter A Kinney
- Lisa L Sandquist
Questions people ask
Does Rowan Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Rowan Foundation give?
$2.0 million in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $93,906.
Who runs Rowan Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Peter A Kinney (Director) and Lisa L Sandquist (Director).
What does Rowan Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international.