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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$51.6M
+1.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$10.2M
+42.0% YoY
Grant Count
70
-2.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$146K
+46.0% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Rowling Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.1M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission statement is: "The Rowling Foundation exists, first and foremost, to help proclaim the name of Jesus Christ throughout the world. To that end, the Foundation desires to be a resource for financial assistance, consultative ministry, and prayer support to those organizations committed to the cause of Christ."
The foundation prioritizes funding for:
- Youth ministry and Christian education
- Organizations promoting Christian evangelical work
- Ministries focused on introducing young people to Jesus Christ
- Community transformation initiatives
- Organizations addressing human trafficking through intelligence-based approaches
- Programs serving South Dallas communities
Grantmaking
The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications and is not currently taking new grant applications. Funding is distributed through trustee discretion to existing partner organizations. The foundation operates on an invitation-only basis with decisions made at the trustee level.
Grant Range
$1,000 to $2,900,000
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation maintains a Texas-centric focus with emphasis on Dallas and South Dallas communities, while also supporting organizations with national and international Christian ministry reach.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $50.7 million
- Total Revenues: $13.1 million
- Total Expenses: $7.47 million
- Total Liabilities: $80,000
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $66 million
- Annual Distributions: $10 million
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $51,637,677 | $50,698,540 | $45,188,504 |
| Revenue | $10,063,728 | $13,116,273 | $3,461,491 |
| Expenses | $10,429,788 | $7,466,253 | $4,871,926 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $10,233,833 | $7,208,833 | $4,763,579 |
| Net Investment Income | $9,867,773 | $2,924,391 | $1,711,589 |
| Distributable Amount | $2,148,071 | $2,334,375 | $2,828,181 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
188 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Highland Park Isd Education Foundation ($1,000,000), Highlands College ($833,333), If Gathering ($270,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ACT - ADVOCATES FOR COMMUNITY DALLAS, TX | EQUIP BRAVE MEN AND WOMEN IN COMMUNITIES TO FIGHT CRIME ON THEIR STREETS USING CIVIL JUSTICE SYSTEM | $150,000 |
| ALLIANCE DEFENDING FREEDOM SCOTTSDALE, AZ | COMMITTED TO SAVING LIVES OF UNBORN AND ENSURING THAT THEIR MOTHERS FLOURISH | $250,000 |
| ALUMS FOR CAMMPUS FAIRNESS LOS ANGELES, CA | TO EDUCATE ABOUT ISRAEL AND FIGHT RISING ANTISEMITSM | $58,000 |
| AMERICAN COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES AND ALUMNI WASHINGTON, DC | TO EDUCATE ALUMNI, TRUSTEES AND OTHERS ABOUT HIGHER EDUCATION | $23,000 |
| AMERICAN ENTERPRISE INSTITUTE WASHINGTON, DC | TO SUPPORT OUR SCHOLARS TOP-FLIGHT RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY | $25,000 |
| RESCUE FREEDOM INTERNATIONAL DBA ATLAS FREE KIRKLAND, WA | ACCELERATE AND RESOURCE THE FIGHT AGAINST SEX TRAFFICKING AND EXPLOITATION | $50,000 |
| BEHIND EVERY DOOR MINISTRIES DALLAS, TX | RUN COMMUNITY CENTERS TO HELP PEOPLE DISCOVER THEIR GIFTS AND PURPOSE, NUTURE THOSE AND OVERCOME BARRIERS | $100,000 |
| BETTERMAN DALLAS, TX | TO HELP GENERATION OF MEN ACHIEVE THE GOAL OF BECOMING BETTER MEN IN GOD'S EYES | $50,000 |
| BIENVENIDO DALLAS, TX | TO CELEBRATE AND UPLIFT CULTURAL VALUES FOUND IN THE HISPANIC COMMUNITY | $50,000 |
| CANINE COMPANIONS FOR INDEPENDENCE SANTA ROSA, CA | PROVIDE SERVICE DOGS TO ADULTS, CHILDREN AND VETERANS WITH DISABILITIES | $5,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is led by a board of trustees:
- Robert B. Rowling (Trustee)
- Terry H. Rowling (Trustee)
- Carrie A. Rowling (Trustee)
- Travis Blake Rowling (Trustee)
All trustees serve without compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT B ROWLING | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| TERRY H ROWLING | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| CARRIE A ROWLING | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| TRAVIS BLAKE ROWLING | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
Recent Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation continues to support its established partner organizations through trustee-directed grants. The foundation maintains an active website and contact information for inquiries, though it emphasizes that new grant applications are not being accepted at this time.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Rowling Foundation fund?
The foundation's mission statement is: "The Rowling Foundation exists, first and foremost, to help proclaim the name of Jesus Christ throughout the world. To that end, the Foundation desires to be a resource for financial assistance, consultative ministry, and prayer support to those organizations committed to the cause of Christ." The foundation prioritizes funding for: • Youth ministry and Christian education • Organizations promoting Christian evangelical work • Ministries focused on introdu…
How do I apply for a grant from Rowling Foundation?
**Grant Distribution:** • Annual giving: $7-10 million • Typical grant range: $1,000 to $2,900,000 • Median grant size: $50,000 • Approximately 70 grants distributed annually **Recent Grant Examples (2023):** • Behind Every Door: $1,000,000 • Hillsdale College: $833,333 • Young Life: $760,000 **Application Process:** The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications and is not currently taking new grant applications. Funding is distributed through trustee discretion to existing partner or…
Where does Rowling Foundation make grants?
The foundation maintains a Texas-centric focus with emphasis on Dallas and South Dallas communities, while also supporting organizations with national and international Christian ministry reach.
What size grants does Rowling Foundation award?
In 2024, Rowling Foundation awarded 70 grants totaling $10.2M — an average of about $146K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Rowling Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Rowling Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.1M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Rowling Foundation's EIN?
Rowling Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 73-6351612. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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