The Rowan Foundation Inc
The Rowan Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Osprey, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $334K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $34K. Net investment income was $15K.
The Rowan Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Rowan Foundation Inc gave $34K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $34,000
- -1.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- +12.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,778
- -12.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $334,042
- -11.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (66% 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 The Rowan Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Facial Pain Association ($5K). Together the top 9 received $34K.
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 42 grants of 42 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Rowan Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−13%). Method
- In 2022 it paid out 254% 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 $32K (2021) to $39K (2022). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $34K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Facial Pain Association Gainesville, FL | Serves patients who suffer from neuropathic facial pain | $5,000 |
| Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Sarasota, FL | to help support the gardens, educational programs and conservation work | $5,000 |
| Epiphany Cathedral Catholic Church Venice, FL | Provide assistance to the needy. | $5,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association Chicago, IL | To support fighting and finding a cure for Alzheimers | $5,000 |
| Eternal Reefs Inc Sarasota, FL | To preserve, protect, and enhance the marine environment for future generations | $5,000 |
| Community Fdn of Henderson County Hendersonville, NC | Directed to Kenmure Fights Cancer to support the fight against cancer | $3,000 |
| Lupus Foundation of America - FL Ch Boynton Beach, FL | Provide financial support to help in research efforts for this disease. | $2,500 |
| The Medical Loan Closet Hendersonville, NC | to help provide low rent medical equipment to the community. | $2,000 |
| PEO Educational Loan Fund Des Moines, IA | Provides Educational opportunities to female students | $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 | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $334,042 | $14,720 | $55,928 | $34,000 | 9 | $55,686 | $14,720 | — |
| 2024 | $375,250 | $17,389 | $56,337 | $34,500 | 8 | $56,111 | $17,389 | — |
| 2023 | $414,198 | $16,254 | $58,119 | $36,500 | 9 | $58,073 | $16,254 | — |
| 2022 | $456,063 | $3,341 | $60,520 | $39,000 | 9 | $60,461 | $3,341 | $23,823 |
| 2021 | $513,242 | $4,270 | $53,005 | $31,500 | 7 | $52,911 | $4,270 | $26,418 |
| 2020 | $561,977 | $6,801 | $56,522 | $35,000 | 7 | — | $6,795 | $28,808 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Rowan Foundation Inc's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jennifer Rowan
Director
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
$20K (2020) → $20K (2025)
Roberta Rowan
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Peter Rowan (2020–2024) — President & Treasurer
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $20K, to Jennifer Rowan (Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Rowan Foundation Inc
How much does The Rowan Foundation Inc give each year?
The Rowan Foundation Inc gave $34K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $35K across 8 grants.
What is The Rowan Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Rowan Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $3,778, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Rowan Foundation Inc give grants?
The Rowan Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 66% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were North Carolina (15%) and Illinois (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Sarasota, FL (2 grants) and Hendersonville, NC (2 grants).
Does The Rowan Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on The Rowan Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Rowan Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Rowan Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Facial Pain Association ($5,000), Marie Selby Botanical Gardens ($5,000) and Epiphany Cathedral Catholic Church ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Rowan Foundation Inc?
The Rowan Foundation Inc reported $334K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $15K.
What is The Rowan Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Rowan Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0484903. 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 17, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 26, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 24, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 24, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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