Joseph M Rowey & Ossin Rowey Memor Scholarship Fund
Joseph M Rowey & Ossin Rowey Memor Scholarship Fund is a private foundation, based in Central Falls, RI. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 2 grants totaling $3K.
Joseph M Rowey & Ossin Rowey Memor Scholarship Fund at a glance
In short: Joseph M Rowey & Ossin Rowey Memor Scholarship Fund gave $3K across 2 grants in 2021 (avg $2K), mostly in Rhode Island. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $3,149
- -63.0% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 2
- -33.3% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $1,575
- -44.4% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $1,575
- Primary geography
- Rhode Island (100% 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 Joseph M Rowey & Ossin Rowey Memor Scholarship Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was St Basil's Church ($2K).
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($1,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 8 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2021) to $9K (2020). In 2021 it made 2 grants totaling $3K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Basil's Church Lincoln, RI | Final Charitable Donation | $1,649 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $1,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $2 | $3,674 | $3,149 | 2 | $3,149 |
| 2020 | $3,672 | $8 | $9,320 | $8,500 | 3 | — |
| 2019 | $12,984 | $17 | $8,357 | $7,500 | 3 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Joseph M Rowey & Ossin Rowey Memor Scholarship Fund's 2021 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Ella Hanna
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Joseph L. Rowey Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Raymond Azar
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Rosemarie Canavan
Trustee
On filings since 2019
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 Joseph M Rowey & Ossin Rowey Memor Scholarship Fund
How much does Joseph M Rowey & Ossin Rowey Memor Scholarship Fund give each year?
Joseph M Rowey & Ossin Rowey Memor Scholarship Fund gave $3K across 2 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $9K across 3 grants.
Where does Joseph M Rowey & Ossin Rowey Memor Scholarship Fund operate?
Joseph M Rowey & Ossin Rowey Memor Scholarship Fund has awarded grants in Massachusetts, Rhode Island.
What is Joseph M Rowey & Ossin Rowey Memor Scholarship Fund's EIN?
Joseph M Rowey & Ossin Rowey Memor Scholarship Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 05-0506534. 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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 1, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 23, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 4, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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