Arch & Stella Rowan Foundation Inc

SAN ANTONIO, TX EIN: 75-6030348

The Arch & Stella Rowan Foundation Inc is a private foundation established in 1963 and located in San Antonio, Texas. The foundation operates as an independent grantmaking organization with a focus on supporting education, philanthropy, and human services.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$2.3M

-3.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$201K

+6.4% YoY

Grant Count

-1.1% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$2K

+7.5% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Arch & Stella Rowan Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $213K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation primarily funds general support and scholarships. Its grantmaking priorities include:

Education
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Human Services

The foundation has demonstrated support across multiple geographic regions, with particular activity in Texas, Colorado, and Indiana.

Grantmaking

The foundation made 50 additional grants totaling approximately $109,500 in the same period.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Texas $266K (73%)

Colorado $53K (14%)

West Virginia $16K (4%)

California $8K (2%)

District of Columbia $8K (2%)

Arkansas $7K (2%)

Florida $4K (1%)

Virginia $4K (1%)

+5 more states

States

Arkansas California Colorado District of Columbia Florida Illinois Indiana New Jersey New Mexico Tennessee Texas Virginia West Virginia

Cities

AlbanyArlingtonAspenAustinBethanyBrenhamBrookshireBurlingtonBurtonChicagoCulverDallasDenverFort WorthGreenwood VillageHoustonKendaliaLaredoLittle RockLittleton

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of Fiscal Year Ending August 2024:

Total assets: $2,279,179
Total revenues: $149,717
Total expenses: $228,203
Investment income and dividends: $123,227
Number of employees: 0

Prior Year Comparison (FYE August 2023):

Investment income and dividends: $111,699 (10.3% increase year-over-year)

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$2,279,179	$2,357,665	$2,471,907
Revenue	$149,717	$112,647	$504,533
Expenses	$228,203	$226,889	$201,794
Qualifying Distributions	$200,500	$188,500	$169,000
Net Investment Income	$122,014	$83,867	$475,485
Distributable Amount	$212,736	$200,439	$191,216

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

200 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Tcu-ahr Endow Business Scholorship ($20,000), Harris Methodist Hospital ($6,000), Alzheimer's Association ($5,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
BRENHAM FIRE DEPARTMENT BRENHAM, TX	GENERAL SUPPORT	$2,000
TCU-AHR ENDOW BUSINESS SCHOLORSHIP FORT WORTH, TX	GENERAL SUPPORT	$20,000
ACE SCHOLARSHIPS DENVER, CO	GENERAL SUPPORT	$4,000
ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION SAN ANTONIO, TX	GENERAL SUPPORT	$5,000
ASPEN CENTER-ENVIRON STUDIES ASPEN, CO	GENERAL SUPPORT	$200
ASPEN CHAPEL ASPEN, CO	GENERAL SUPPORT	$200
AUGUST HEART SAN ANTONIO, TX	GENERAL SUPPORT	$1,500
AUSTIN HUMANE SOCIETY AUSTIN, TX	GENERAL SUPPORT	$1,500
AUSTIN MUSEUM OF ART AUSTIN, TX	GENERAL SUPPORT	$200
AUSTIN PARKS FOUNDATION AUSTIN, TX	GENERAL SUPPORT	$1,770

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
ELOISE ROWAN	PRESIDENT	1	—
JAMES E ALTGELT JR	V. PRESIDENT	1	—
ERICA LAUGHLIN	TREASURER	1	—
DONALD JESTER JR	SECRETARY	2	—

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Arch & Stella Rowan Foundation Inc fund?

The foundation primarily funds general support and scholarships. Its grantmaking priorities include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services The foundation has demonstrated support across multiple geographic regions, with particular activity in Texas, Colorado, and Indiana.

How do I apply for a grant from Arch & Stella Rowan Foundation Inc?

**Grant Activity:** • Total giving: $200,500 (most recent fiscal year) • Number of grants: 89 grants made in the most recent reporting period • Typical award range: $100–$20,000 **Recent Grant Examples:** • The Museum of Fine Arts Houston: $12,300 (General Support) • Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth: $6,000 (General Support) • San Antonio Food Bank: $6,000 (General Support) The foundation made 50 additional grants totaling approximately $109,500 in the same period.

What size grants does Arch & Stella Rowan Foundation Inc award?

In 2024, Arch & Stella Rowan Foundation Inc awarded 91 grants totaling $201K — an average of about $2K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Arch & Stella Rowan Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Arch & Stella Rowan Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $213K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Arch & Stella Rowan Foundation Inc's EIN?

Arch & Stella Rowan Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-6030348. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.