The Rowland Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
The Rowland Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Burlington, Vermont. In tax year 2024 it gave $686,362 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $8,041 and the largest $150,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$686,362
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$8,041
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$35.4 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.5 million the year before.
0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $770,000 | 13 | $28.7 million |
| 2022 | $577,356 | 15 | $31.8 million |
| 2023 | $1.5 million | 25 | $34.2 million |
| 2024 | $686,362 | 21 | $35.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Michael Martin 47 Maple Street, Burlington, VT 05401 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (802) 230-7879 |
| What to submit | Application form and requirements are on www.therowlandfoundation.org |
| Deadlines | 9/1 applic period opens, 12/31 applic period closes |
| Restrictions | Vermont middle and secondary school educators only |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Rowland Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Vermont.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont | 21 | $686,362 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| VT Community Foundtion | Donor advised fund | $150,000 |
| Barnet School | Rowland fellowship | $100,000 |
| Proctor High School | Rowland fellowship | $100,000 |
| Champlain Valley Union High School | Rowland fellowship | $75,000 |
| North Country Union High School | Rowland fellowship | $75,000 |
| Hartford High School | Rowland fellowship | $75,000 |
| Individual | Diversity in education workforce mentor | $32,500 |
| Individual | Diversity in education workforce grant | $13,143 |
| Individual | Diversity in education workforce grant | $12,674 |
| Individual | Diversity in education workforce grant | $9,738 |
| Individual | Diversity in education workforce grant | $8,041 |
| Individual | Diversity in education workforce grant | $7,228 |
| Individual | Diversity in education workforce grant | $5,445 |
| Individual | Rowland leadership grant | $5,000 |
| Individual | Diversity in education workforce grant | $3,168 |
| Individual | Rowland encore grant | $3,000 |
| Individual | Rowland encore grant | $3,000 |
| Individual | Rowland encore grant | $3,000 |
| Individual | Diversity in education workforce grant | $3,000 |
| Individual | Diversity in education workforce grant | $2,030 |
| Individual | Diversity in education workforce grant | $395 |
Officers and trustees
- Anne Bergeron
- Erica Wallstrom
- Carter Rawson
- Heidi Lynn
- James C Mooney
- Daniel B Rowland
- John A Shepard Jr
- Michael Martin
Questions people ask
Does The Rowland Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: 9/1 applic period opens, 12/31 applic period closes.
How much does The Rowland Foundation Inc give?
$686,362 in tax year 2024, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $8,041.
Who runs The Rowland Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Anne Bergeron (Trustee), Erica Wallstrom (Trustee), Carter Rawson (Secretary) and Heidi Lynn (President) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does The Rowland Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and community development.