Clarence a Rowell #2
Clarence a Rowell #2 is a private foundation, based in Pittsburgh, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $1.6M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 9 grants totaling $77K. Net investment income was $122K.
Clarence a Rowell #2 at a glance
In short: Clarence a Rowell #2 gave $77K across 9 grants in 2026 (avg $9K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $77,455
- +1.1% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 9
- +12.5% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $8,606
- -10.1% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,570,633
- +2.3% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (86% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Clarence a Rowell #2 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Wissahickon Charter School ($15K). Together the top 9 received $77K.
Grant Size Distribution
52 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 52 grants of 52 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How Clarence a Rowell #2 gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−19%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 96% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $65K (2024) to $95K (2023). In 2026 it made 9 grants totaling $77K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wissahickon Charter School Philadelphia, PA | Smartboard Technology | $15,000 |
| Arden Theatre Company Philadelphia, PA | General Support | $15,000 |
| Center in the Park Inc Philadelphia, PA | R.I.S.E. and Shine Program | $10,000 |
| Philadelphia Youth Orchestra Music Philadelphia, PA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Depaul USA Inc Chicago, IL | General Support | $10,000 |
| Northwest Mutual Aid Collective Inc Philadelphia, PA | Feeding NW Philadelphia | $10,000 |
| Philadelphia Film Society Philadelphia, PA | General Support | $5,455 |
| Young Womens Residence Inc St Petersburgh, FL | Women's Resdience | $1,000 |
| Whosoever Gospel Mission Philadelphia, PA | Provision of Basic Needs | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,570,633 | $134,134 | $99,303 | $77,455 | 9 | $85,422 | $121,656 | $88,866 |
| 2025 | $1,535,365 | $82,753 | $96,251 | $76,604 | 8 | $84,096 | $70,818 | $84,947 |
| 2024 | $1,549,764 | $30,962 | $81,910 | $64,823 | 10 | $71,535 | $27,902 | $85,316 |
| 2023 | $1,592,336 | $30,101 | $117,708 | $95,181 | 12 | $101,479 | $23,088 | $79,121 |
| 2022 | $1,678,494 | $166,584 | $97,765 | $76,768 | 13 | $82,865 | $147,971 | $93,278 |
| 2021 | $1,610,224 | $51,193 | $109,211 | $79,276 | 8 | — | $33,553 | $82,851 |
| 2020 | $1,668,530 | $248,955 | $99,402 | $78,593 | 15 | — | $232,328 | $80,175 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Clarence a Rowell #2 reported a distributable amount of $89K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Clarence a Rowell #2's only listed officer is PNC Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
PNC Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$17K (2020) → $14K (2026)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $14K, to PNC Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Clarence a Rowell #2
How much does Clarence a Rowell #2 give each year?
Clarence a Rowell #2 gave $77K across 9 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $77K across 8 grants.
What is Clarence a Rowell #2's typical grant size?
Clarence a Rowell #2's median grant in 2026 was $10,000, and its average grant was $8,606, across 9 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Clarence a Rowell #2 give grants?
Clarence a Rowell #2 gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (7 grants).
Does Clarence a Rowell #2 give general operating support?
Yes: 44% of Clarence a Rowell #2's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Clarence a Rowell #2's largest grantees?
Clarence a Rowell #2's largest 2026 grantees include Wissahickon Charter School ($15,000), Arden Theatre Company ($15,000) and Center in the Park Inc ($10,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Clarence a Rowell #2?
Clarence a Rowell #2 reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $85K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $89K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Clarence a Rowell #2's EIN?
Clarence a Rowell #2's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7217984. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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