James A and Mayme H Rowland Foundation
Accepts applications
James A and Mayme H Rowland Foundation is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $110,000 in 33 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $15,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$110,000
- Number of grants33
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$2.2 million
- New grantees61%
Giving in 2024 was up from $76,000 the year before.
61% 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 | $76,000 | 24 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $110,000 | 33 | $2.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Susan Sowell 17480 Dallas Pkwy 230, Dallas, TX 75287 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (214) 855-0139 |
| What to submit | 5 |
| Restrictions | Required to be tax-exempt organizations. |
What James A and Mayme H Rowland Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 10 | $47,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 11 | $25,500 |
| Texas | 5 | $18,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $5,000 |
| Louisiana | 2 | $3,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $3,000 |
| New York | 1 | $3,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $3,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Christ School Fund | Educational | $15,000 |
| Longview Museum of Fine Arts | Charitable | $8,000 |
| Sewanee the University of the South | Educational | $5,000 |
| French Broad River Academy Salamander Fund | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Mountain True | Charitable | $4,000 |
| The Pisgah Conservancy | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Conserving Carolina | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Philadelphia Orchard Project | Charitable | $3,000 |
| The Fund for the School District of Philadelphia | Educational | $3,000 |
| Urban League Philadelphia | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Blue Ridge Public Radio | Charitable | $3,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Charitable | $3,000 |
| United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Artsavl | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Hollins University | Educational | $3,000 |
| North Carolina Arboretum Society | Educational | $3,000 |
| Doctors Without Border | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Pisgah Legal Services | Charitable | $3,000 |
| University of Texas School of Architecture | Educational | $3,000 |
| East Texas Communities Foundation | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Philadelphia Mural Arts Advocates | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Philabundance | Charitable | $2,000 |
| John Bartram Association | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Project Home | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Broad Street Love | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Rebuilding Together Philadelphia | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Center for Creative Works Philadelphia | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Fleisher Art Memorial | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Longview Community Ministries | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Gregg County Historical Museum | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Perc Inc | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Louisiana SPCA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Kidsmart | Charitable | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Susan Dowler Sowell
- Mary Sowell Shelmire
Questions people ask
Does James A and Mayme H Rowland Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does James A and Mayme H Rowland Foundation give?
$110,000 in tax year 2024, across 33 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs James A and Mayme H Rowland Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Susan Dowler Sowell (Trustee) and Mary Sowell Shelmire (Trustee).
What does James A and Mayme H Rowland Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and environment and conservation.