Ted & Rowena Crosbie Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ted & Rowena Crosbie Foundation is a private foundation in Earlham, Iowa. In tax year 2025 it gave $104,000 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $40,000. 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$104,000
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$2.2 million
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2025 was down from $113,029 the year before.
42% 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 | $78,700 | 14 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $113,029 | 15 | $1.9 million |
| 2025 | $104,000 | 12 | $2.2 million |
How to apply
Ted & Rowena Crosbie 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 Ted & Rowena Crosbie Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Iowa.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 12 | $104,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| World Food Prize Foundation | Education | $40,000 |
| Community Foundation of Greater DM | Support | $15,000 |
| Variety - the Children's Charity of Iowa | Support | $10,000 |
| Icon Water Trails | Support | $10,000 |
| Golf Charitable Found of Greater DM | Support | $10,000 |
| Chrysalis Foundation | Support | $5,000 |
| Grand View University | Education | $5,000 |
| Civic Music Association | Education | $5,000 |
| Broadlawns Medical Center Found | Support | $1,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Support | $1,000 |
| Mind & Spirit Counseling Center | Support | $1,000 |
| Beacon of Life | Support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Rowena Crosbie
Questions people ask
Does Ted & Rowena Crosbie Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ted & Rowena Crosbie Foundation give?
$104,000 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Ted & Rowena Crosbie Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Rowena Crosbie (President).
What does Ted & Rowena Crosbie Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and community development.