Rowan Family Foundation
Rowan Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Steamboat Springs, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $8K. Net investment income was $456K.
Rowan Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Rowan Family Foundation gave $8K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $8,421
- +461.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +200.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,807
- +87.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,041
- Total assets
- $3,657,568
- +113.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (52% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Rowan Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Harvard Memorial Church ($4K). Together the top 3 received $8K.
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 26 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How Rowan Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 88% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 108% of 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2024) to $128K (2021). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $8K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Harvard Memorial Church Cambridge, MA | Youth Development-Religious Leadership | $4,380 |
| Center for Church Communication Inc Los Angeles, CA | Dedicated to Improving Church Marketing and Communication | $2,041 |
| Young Life Colorado Springs, CO | Youth Development-Religious Leadership | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,657,568 | $2,915,800 | $120,451 | $8,421 | 3 | $105,740 | $456,339 | — |
| 2024 | $1,715,536 | $17,356 | $112,041 | $1,500 | 1 | $95,641 | $3,164 | — |
| 2023 | $1,810,223 | $168,970 | $105,314 | $30,725 | 5 | $95,652 | $160,308 | $88,164 |
| 2022 | $1,746,565 | $60,397 | $154,449 | $71,000 | 8 | $145,871 | $52,119 | $111,050 |
| 2021 | $1,840,617 | $1,570,133 | $166,101 | $128,135 | 9 | $153,839 | $43,145 | $64,192 |
| 2020 | $436,585 | $328,993 | $92,324 | $73,449 | 7 | — | $24,225 | $14,338 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Rowan Family Foundation is led by Barry Rowan, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Barry Rowan
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda Rowan
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Rowan Family Foundation
How much does Rowan Family Foundation give each year?
Rowan Family Foundation gave $8K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $2K across 1 grant.
What is Rowan Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Rowan Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,041, and its average grant was $2,807, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Rowan Family Foundation give grants?
Rowan Family Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (24%) and Colorado (24%).
Does Rowan Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Rowan Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is Rowan Family Foundation?
Rowan Family Foundation reported $3.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $2.9M.
What is Rowan Family Foundation's EIN?
Rowan Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4386248. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 29, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 27, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
Live grants for the work Rowan Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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