John W and Jeanne M Rowe Foundation
John W and Jeanne M Rowe Foundation is a private foundation, based in Albany, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 5 grants totaling $4.4M. Net investment income was $697K.
John W and Jeanne M Rowe Foundation at a glance
In short: John W and Jeanne M Rowe Foundation gave $4.4M across 5 grants in 2021 (avg $879K), top state Illinois. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $4,394,271
- +95.3% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $878,854
- +95.3% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $1,000,000
- Primary geography
- Illinois (46% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who John W and Jeanne M Rowe Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Artis-Naples ($1.3M). Together the top 5 received $4.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 7 grants of 17 (41%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How John W and Jeanne M Rowe Foundation gives
- In 2021 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 2019 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $2.3M (2020) to $4.4M (2021). In 2021 it made 5 grants totaling $4.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Artis-Naples Naples, FL | General Purposes of Organization | $1,250,000 |
| Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago, IL | General Purposes of Organization | $1,000,000 |
| Misericordia Home Chicago, IL | General Purposes of Organization | $1,000,000 |
| Morgridge Institute for Research Foundation Inc Madison, WI | General Purposes of Organization | $894,271 |
| Bryant University Smithfield, RI | General Purposes of Organization | $250,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $700,992 | $4,414,248 | $4,394,271 | 5 | $4,394,271 | $696,550 | $44,178 |
| 2020 | $3,713,256 | $377,848 | $2,262,625 | $2,250,000 | 5 | — | $365,223 | $219,374 |
| 2019 | $5,598,033 | $789,373 | $2,640,163 | $2,600,000 | 7 | — | $767,603 | $316,416 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John W and Jeanne M Rowe Foundation reported a distributable amount of $44K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
John W and Jeanne M Rowe Foundation's 2021 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
jeanne m rowe
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
john w rowe
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2021. "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 John W and Jeanne M Rowe Foundation
How much does John W and Jeanne M Rowe Foundation give each year?
John W and Jeanne M Rowe Foundation gave $4.4M across 5 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $2.3M across 5 grants.
What is John W and Jeanne M Rowe Foundation's typical grant size?
John W and Jeanne M Rowe Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $1,000,000, and its average grant was $878,854, across 5 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does John W and Jeanne M Rowe Foundation give grants?
John W and Jeanne M Rowe Foundation's top state is Illinois, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (28%) and Wisconsin (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does John W and Jeanne M Rowe Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of John W and Jeanne M Rowe Foundation's 2021 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are John W and Jeanne M Rowe Foundation's largest grantees?
John W and Jeanne M Rowe Foundation's largest 2021 grantees include Artis-Naples ($1,250,000), Illinois Institute of Technology ($1,000,000) and Misericordia Home ($1,000,000), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
How much is John W and Jeanne M Rowe Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, John W and Jeanne M Rowe Foundation reported a distributable amount of $44K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is John W and Jeanne M Rowe Foundation's EIN?
John W and Jeanne M Rowe Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-3694862. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2021.
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 2019 (received by the IRS August 19, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 9, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2021
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