DH Rowe Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Savannah, GA EIN: 81-2429537

DH Rowe Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Savannah, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $378K. Net investment income was $588K.

Key facts about DH Rowe Foundation

EIN: 81-2429537
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $377,500
Grants made (2024): 8
Average grant: $47,188
Median grant: $27,500
Total assets: $2,632,193
Primary geography: Alabama (46% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who DH Rowe Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for DH Rowe Foundation's 8 itemized 2024 grants were Alabama (46%), District of Columbia (26%) and Florida (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Tuscaloosa, AL (2 grants). 13% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

How DH Rowe Foundation gives

Giving grew 136% from 2021 to 2024. Method
In 2024 it paid out 495% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$2.6M

+116.1% YoY

Annual Giving

$378K

+13.5% YoY

Grant Count

-11.1% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$47K

+27.7% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, DH Rowe Foundation reported a distributable amount of $77K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About DH Rowe Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Alabama $175K (46%)

District of Columbia $100K (26%)

Florida $73K (19%)

Connecticut $30K (8%)

Share of all 8 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Alabama Connecticut District of Columbia Florida Illinois Louisiana New York Ohio Tennessee

Cities

TuscaloosaKey LargoWashingtonChicagoCincinnatiDelray BeachNew OrleansWest Palm BeachChattanoogaDanburyTavernier

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$2,632,193	$1,218,156	$1,544,159
Revenue	$2,275,207	$24,996	$107,190
Expenses	$397,238	$350,999	$329,214
Qualifying Distributions	$378,948	$332,500	$310,000
Net Investment Income	$587,785	$38,200	$23,600
Distributable Amount	$76,574	$67,342	$87,061

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 3, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 7 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

31 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include University of Alabama ($175,000 across 2 grants), Smithsonian Institution ($100,000), Corporate Angel Network ($30,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION Washington, DC	Air and Space Museum, Building Transformation Fund	$100,000
UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA Tuscaloosa, AL	FELLOWSHIP - GEOLOGICAL SCIENCES	$100,000
UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA Tuscaloosa, AL	CRIMSON STANDARD INITIATIVE FUND- GOLF FACILITIES	$75,000
CORPORATE ANGEL NETWORK Danbury, CT	CANCER CARE & PATIENT TREATMENT	$30,000
FLORIDA KEYS WILD BIRD REHABILITATION CENTER INC Tavernier, FL	PRESERVATION AND CONSERVATION PROGRAMS SERVING THE SANCTUARY.	$25,000
CRC RECOVERY FOUNDATION INC Delray Beach, FL	GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT	$25,000
OCEAN REEF ART LEAGUE INC Key Largo, FL	PROGRAMS FOR THE VISUAL ARTS	$20,000
TRUSTBRIDGE HOSPICE FOUNDATION West Palm Beach, FL	COMPASSIONATE CARE - HOSPICE SUPPORT	$2,500

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
David Rowe	President	1	—
Kevin Reilly	Treasurer	1	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DH Rowe Foundation?

DH Rowe Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Savannah, GA. It holds $2.6M in total assets as of 2024.

How large is DH Rowe Foundation?

As of 2024, DH Rowe Foundation holds $2.6M in total assets with $2.3M in annual revenue. It awarded 8 grants totaling $378K in 2024.

Where does DH Rowe Foundation operate?

DH Rowe Foundation has awarded grants in Alabama, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Illinois, Louisiana, New York, Ohio, Tennessee.

What size grants does DH Rowe Foundation award?

In 2024, DH Rowe Foundation awarded 8 grants totaling $378K — an average of about $47K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is DH Rowe Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, DH Rowe Foundation reported a distributable amount of $77K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.