Linda and James Rowe Memorial Scholarship Foundation
Accepts applications
Linda and James Rowe Memorial Scholarship Foundation is a private foundation in Beaumont, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.2 million in 1 grant; the typical grant was $1.2 million and the largest $1.2 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.2 million
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$1.2 million
- Largest grant$1.2 million
- Assets$917
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was up from $78,000 the year before.
100% 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 | $78,000 | 34 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 1 | $917 |
How to apply
| Contact | Brent Coon Associates 215 Orleans, Beaumont, TX 77701 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (409) 951-8080 |
| What to submit | Applicants must submit an application for scholarship supplemented with an essay. The essay questions is as follows: James and Linda Rower were killed in a tragic and senseless accident on March 23, 2005. Go online and do your research on this tragedy and then answer this question: How could this tragedy have been prevented? |
| Deadlines | April 13, 2020 |
| Restrictions | Graduating seniors from Hornbeck High School in Louisiana are eligible for the scholarship. Selection criteria consists of academic performance, performance on standardized tests, financial need, and personal interviews with the selection committee. |
What Linda and James Rowe Memorial Scholarship Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 1 | $1.2 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation for Southeast Texas | Scholarship | $1.2 million |
Officers and trustees
- Eva Rowe
- Brenda Jenkins
Questions people ask
Does Linda and James Rowe Memorial Scholarship Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: April 13, 2020.
How much does Linda and James Rowe Memorial Scholarship Foundation give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2024, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $1.2 million.
Who runs Linda and James Rowe Memorial Scholarship Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Eva Rowe (President) and Brenda Jenkins (Secretary).
What does Linda and James Rowe Memorial Scholarship Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.