Rowboat Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Rowboat Family Foundation is a private foundation in Buffalo, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.0 million in 12 grants; the typical grant was $82,500 and the largest $185,000. 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$1.0 million
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$82,500
- Largest grant$185,000
- Assets$368,487
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2024 was up from $971,000 the year before.
42% of its 2024 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 | $971,000 | 11 | $288,730 |
| 2024 | $1.0 million | 12 | $368,487 |
How to apply
Rowboat 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 Rowboat Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 9 | $700,000 |
| California | 1 | $175,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $127,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Push Buffalo Inc | Charitable | $185,000 |
| Tides Foundation | Charitable | $175,000 |
| Center for Progressive Reform | Educational | $120,000 |
| Investigative Post | Educational | $120,000 |
| Public Accountablity Initiative | Educational | $100,000 |
| Our City Buffalo | Charitable | $90,000 |
| Community Voices Heard | Charitable | $75,000 |
| Partnership for Public Good | Charitable | $70,000 |
| Justice for Migrant Families | Charitable | $35,000 |
| Clean Air Coalition of Wny | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Baird Foundation | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Secure Family Foundation | Charitable | $7,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Martha McCluskey
- Carl Nightingale
- Denise Herkey-Jarosch
- Aaron Bartley
Questions people ask
Does Rowboat Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Rowboat Family Foundation give?
$1.0 million in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $82,500.
Who runs Rowboat Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Martha McCluskey (President), Carl Nightingale (Secretary), Denise Herkey-Jarosch (Foundation Administrator) and Aaron Bartley (Director).
What does Rowboat Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.