Henry M Rowan Family Foundation Inc
Henry M Rowan Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Rancocas, New Jersey. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations including schools, universities, conservation groups, and educational nonprofits.
Henry M Rowan Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Henry M Rowan Family Foundation Inc gave $13.6M across 46 grants in 2024 (avg $295K), top state New Jersey. 4% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $13,560,000
- -2.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 46
- -2.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $294,783
- -0.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $272,667,676
- +1.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 4% first-time grantees (2 of 45, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (44% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Henry M Rowan Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 157, Rancocas, NJ 08073
Phone: (609) 267-9000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Henry M Rowan Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Doane Academy ($2.6M). Together the top 10 received $10.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
227 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 74 grants of 227 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 44% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey, 24% to Pennsylvania, and 22% to New York. Massachusetts and Virginia each accounted for 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 46 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Henry M Rowan Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
4%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 45 grantees (4%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $40K; repeat grants $313K. How we count
Medians: $40K first-time, $100K repeat.
- 96% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−10%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 92% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $13.5M (2022) to $15.0M (2021). In 2024 it made 46 grants totaling $13.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Doane Academy Burlington, NJ | General Support | $2,600,000 |
| Williamson College of Trades Media, PA | General Support | $2,150,000 |
| Fort Ticonderoga Foundation Ticonderoga, NY | General Support | $1,500,000 |
| Parent Project (DMD) Hackensack, NJ | General Support | $1,100,000 |
| Rowan University Foundation Glassboro, NJ | General Support | $1,000,000 |
| Garden State Council Boy Scouts of America Rancocas, NJ | General Support | $500,000 |
| Lake George Land Conservancy Bolton Landing, NY | General Support | $500,000 |
| Silver Bay Association Silver Bay, NY | General Support | $500,000 |
| Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation Alexandria, VA | General Support | $350,000 |
| Sea Education Association Woods Hole, MA | General Support | $350,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $272,667,676 | $17,923,288 | $15,164,682 | $13,560,000 | 46 | $13,561,727 | $16,370,333 | $14,736,798 |
| 2023 | $269,513,006 | $12,916,855 | $15,843,153 | $13,900,000 | 47 | $13,903,939 | $11,275,573 | $13,552,913 |
| 2022 | $271,862,194 | $9,859,341 | $15,029,760 | $13,500,000 | 45 | $13,506,548 | $8,833,499 | $13,934,562 |
| 2021 | $277,148,141 | $41,696,697 | $16,307,096 | $15,000,000 | 45 | $15,001,250 | $40,634,851 | $15,246,963 |
| 2020 | $251,541,344 | $12,509,819 | $16,020,029 | $14,995,000 | 44 | — | $11,571,715 | $13,544,609 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Henry M Rowan Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $14.7M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided in the available information. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied purposes. For example, the Lake George Land Conservancy describes its work as permanently preserving the natural, scenic, and recreational resources of the Lake George Basin. The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation says it provides need-based scholarships to military children, and the Sea Education Association says it educates and inspires ocean scholars, stewards, and leaders.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 46 grants totaling $13,560,000. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $2,600,000, with a median of $100,000. Its largest grants included $2,600,000 to Doane Academy, $2,150,000 to Williamson College of Trades, $1,500,000 to Fort Ticonderoga Foundation, $1,100,000 to Parent Project (DMD), and $1,000,000 to Rowan University Foundation. Each was listed for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Virginia R Smith as president and trustee; Manning J Smith III as secretary/treasurer and trustee; and Gilbert A Gehin-Scott and Eleanor Rowan as trustees.
Henry M Rowan Family Foundation Inc is led by Virginia R. Smith, President & Trustee on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Virginia R. Smith
President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eleanor Rowan
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gilbert A. Gehin-Scott
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Manning J. Smith III
Secretary, Treasurer & Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Henry M Rowan Family Foundation Inc
How much does Henry M Rowan Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Henry M Rowan Family Foundation Inc gave $13.6M across 46 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $13.9M across 47 grants.
What is Henry M Rowan Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Henry M Rowan Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $100,000, and its average grant was $294,783, across 46 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Henry M Rowan Family Foundation Inc that year got $40K on average.
Where does Henry M Rowan Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Henry M Rowan Family Foundation Inc's top state is New Jersey, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (24%) and New York (22%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (6 grants), Camden, NJ (3 grants), Burlington, NJ (2 grants) and Glassboro, NJ (2 grants).
Does Henry M Rowan Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Henry M Rowan Family Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (46 of 46) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Henry M Rowan Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Henry M Rowan Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Doane Academy ($2,600,000), Williamson College of Trades ($2,150,000) and Fort Ticonderoga Foundation ($1,500,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Henry M Rowan Family Foundation Inc?
Henry M Rowan Family Foundation Inc reported $272.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $13.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $14.7M (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 does Henry M Rowan Family Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided in the available information. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Henry M Rowan Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Henry M Rowan Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Henry M Rowan Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3655770. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Henry M Rowan Family Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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