David L Rowe Foundation
David L Rowe Foundation is a private foundation, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 7 grants totaling $3.8M. Net investment income was $1.1M.
David L Rowe Foundation at a glance
In short: David L Rowe Foundation gave $3.8M across 7 grants in 2022 (avg $550K), mostly in New York. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $3,847,333
- +2259.0% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 7
- +0.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $549,619
- +2259.0% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $549,619
- Primary geography
- New York (86% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who David L Rowe Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Hadassah Womens Zionist Org of America ($550K). Together the top 7 received $3.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 16 (44%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How David L Rowe Foundation gives
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $136K (2020) to $3.8M (2022). In 2022 it made 7 grants totaling $3.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hadassah Womens Zionist Org of America New York, NY | General | $549,619 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom New York, NY | General | $549,619 |
| American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee New York, NY | General | $549,619 |
| Bayith Lapleitot Inc Girls Town Jerusalem Brooklyn, NY | General | $549,619 |
| Jewish Federation of North America Chicago, IL | General | $549,619 |
| Boys Town Jerusalem Foundation of America New York, NY | General | $549,619 |
| World Jewish Congress American City of New York, NY | General | $549,619 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $1,110,615 | $3,940,128 | $3,847,333 | 7 | $3,922,947 | $1,109,343 | $82,251 |
| 2021 | $2,829,469 | $190,367 | $234,116 | $163,093 | 7 | — | $180,310 | $180,239 |
| 2020 | $2,872,559 | $160,456 | $209,725 | $135,526 | 2 | — | $149,367 | $164,869 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, David L Rowe Foundation reported a distributable amount of $82K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
David L Rowe Foundation's 2022 filing lists 2 officers; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2022 is compensated.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Ariea Mizrahi
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$35K (2020) → $74K (2022)
The Northern Trust Company
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$35K (2020) → $0 (2022)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $74K, to Ariea Mizrahi (Co-Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about David L Rowe Foundation
How much does David L Rowe Foundation give each year?
David L Rowe Foundation gave $3.8M across 7 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $163K across 7 grants.
What is David L Rowe Foundation's typical grant size?
David L Rowe Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $549,619, and its average grant was $549,619, across 7 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does David L Rowe Foundation give grants?
David L Rowe Foundation gives mostly in New York: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants).
Does David L Rowe Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of David L Rowe Foundation's 2022 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are David L Rowe Foundation's largest grantees?
David L Rowe Foundation's largest 2022 grantees include Hadassah Womens Zionist Org of America ($549,619), American Friends of Magen David Adom ($549,619) and American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee ($549,619), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
How much is David L Rowe Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, David L Rowe Foundation reported a distributable amount of $82K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is David L Rowe Foundation's EIN?
David L Rowe Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-6304279. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 12, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 3, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
Live grants for the work David L Rowe Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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