Robert W Rowe Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in OTTAWA, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $722K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $39K. Net investment income was $25K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$722K
-2.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$39K
-6.9% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$39K
-6.9% YoY
About Robert W Rowe Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Robert W Rowe Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in OTTAWA, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $722K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $39K. Net investment income was $25K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $721,825 | $741,745 | $761,455 |
| Revenue | $29,645 | $29,486 | $19,349 |
| Expenses | $48,430 | $49,843 | $55,590 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $40,591 | $43,364 | $48,896 |
| Net Investment Income | $24,735 | $23,007 | $16,690 |
| Distributable Amount | $47,052 | $42,435 | $41,444 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| First National Bank of Ottawa | Trustee | — | $7,690 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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