Rowland Family Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Rowland Family Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Woodstock, Vermont. In tax year 2024 it gave $192,500 in 48 grants; the typical grant was $4,250 and the largest $10,000. 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$192,500
- Number of grants48
- Typical grant$4,250
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$2.6 million
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2024 was up from $145,500 the year before.
31% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $112,000 | 33 | $2.2 million |
| 2023 | $145,500 | 34 | $2.4 million |
| 2024 | $192,500 | 48 | $2.6 million |
How to apply
Rowland Family Charitable Trust 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 Rowland Family Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 9 | $40,500 |
| Virginia | 8 | $38,000 |
| New Jersey | 5 | $29,000 |
| Massachusetts | 10 | $24,250 |
| Vermont | 8 | $24,250 |
| Maryland | 2 | $12,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $5,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
| West Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Covenant House Washington | Health and human services | $10,000 |
| Homefront | Health and human services | $10,000 |
| Osteogenesis Imperfecta Found | Disabil services | $10,000 |
| Center for Great Expectations | Health and human services | $7,000 |
| Woodstock Community Trust | Food fuel assistance | $7,000 |
| Able Gamers Charity | Disability services | $5,000 |
| Alive Inc | Food fuel assistance | $5,000 |
| Carpenters Shelter | Shelter | $5,000 |
| Conservation Law Foundation | Environment | $5,000 |
| Democracy Forward Foundation | Legal aid | $5,000 |
| Doorways for Woman | Shelter | $5,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | Environment | $5,000 |
| Feeding America | Food fuel assistance | $5,000 |
| Homestead Nantucket | Senior services | $5,000 |
| Jubilee House Community | International aid | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Fed of America | Health and human services | $5,000 |
| Rapp at Home | Shelter and assistance | $5,000 |
| Rappahannock Food Pantry | Food fuel assistance | $5,000 |
| Smith Center for Healing | Health and human services | $5,000 |
| Southern Center for Human Rights | Legal aid | $5,000 |
| Southern Environmental Law Center | Environment | $5,000 |
| Trenton Area Soup Kitchen | Food fuel assistance | $5,000 |
| Upper Valley Haven | Food fuel assistance | $5,000 |
| Virginia League Plan Parenthood | Health and human services | $5,000 |
| D&r Greenway Land Trust | Environment | $3,500 |
| Lawrence Hopewell Trail | Environment | $3,500 |
| Clasp Center Law and Social | Social justice | $3,000 |
| Environmental Working Group | Environment | $3,000 |
| NAMI | Health and human services | $3,000 |
| SE Vermont Community Action | Food fuel assistance | $3,000 |
| Special Needs Support Center | Special needs | $3,000 |
| Wamu Radio | Public broadcasting | $2,500 |
| WXPN Radio-Univ of Penn | Public broadcasting | $2,500 |
| A Safe Place | Health and human services | $2,000 |
| Addiction Solutions Nantucket | Substance abuse | $2,000 |
| Community Foundation for Nantucket | Food fuel assistance | $2,000 |
| Direct Relief | International aid | $2,000 |
| Disability Law Center | Disability services | $2,000 |
| Fairwinds - Nantucket | Health and human services | $2,000 |
| Finca International | International aid | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Milton Rowland
- William Rowland
- Jean Joslin
- Roberta Rowland
- Rachel Rowland
- Richard Joslin
Questions people ask
Does Rowland Family Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Rowland Family Charitable Trust give?
$192,500 in tax year 2024, across 48 grants, with a typical grant of $4,250.
Who runs Rowland Family Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Milton Rowland (Chairman), William Rowland (Treasurer), Jean Joslin (Secretary) and Roberta Rowland (Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Rowland Family Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, human services and food and hunger.