The Rowland Family Foundation
The Rowland Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Lorain, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $68K. Net investment income was $227K.
The Rowland Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Rowland Family Foundation gave $68K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $67,721
- -29.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- -30.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,674
- +0.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,353,381
- +6.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (85% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who The Rowland Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Central Community Church ($16K). Together the top 7 received $68K.
Grant Size Distribution
56 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 56 grants of 56 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Rowland Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 57% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 41% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $49K (2019) to $158K (2021). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $68K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Central Community Church Akron, OH | To Enhancecommunity | $16,000 |
| Kins Church North Canton, OH | To Enhancechristian Teaching | $15,000 |
| The Blessing House Elyria, OH | To Enhance Christian Teaching | $11,221 |
| International Cooperating Ministries Hampton, VA | To Enhancechristian Teaching | $10,000 |
| TTRUE Freedom Ministries Cleveland, OH | To Enhancechristian Teaching | $10,000 |
| Akron Pregnancy Services Akron, OH | To Enhancechristian Teaching | $3,000 |
| Love Inc Elyria, OH | To Enhancechristian Teaching | $2,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,353,381 | $260,852 | $114,202 | $67,721 | 7 | $67,721 | $226,871 | $163,765 |
| 2023 | $2,206,768 | $197,058 | $120,601 | $96,500 | 10 | — | $175,455 | — |
| 2022 | $2,130,448 | $90,119 | $151,603 | $127,500 | 13 | $127,500 | $62,723 | $160,633 |
| 2021 | $2,192,071 | $215,003 | $196,093 | $158,000 | 13 | $158,000 | $69,760 | $162,511 |
| 2020 | $2,173,262 | $58,205 | $168,534 | $144,989 | 13 | — | $65,858 | $150,269 |
| 2019 | $2,283,615 | $95,612 | $69,373 | $48,500 | 9 | — | $68,629 | $133,709 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Rowland Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $164K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Rowland Family Foundation is led by Carla Park, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 10 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Carla Park
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William M. Rowland
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Taylor
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ella Rising
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Florepis Rowland
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Park
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rob Rising
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tina Everson
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Park
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kitte Taylor
Vice President
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 The Rowland Family Foundation
How much does The Rowland Family Foundation give each year?
The Rowland Family Foundation gave $68K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $97K across 10 grants.
What is The Rowland Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Rowland Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $9,674, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Rowland Family Foundation give grants?
The Rowland Family Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Akron, OH (2 grants) and Elyria, OH (2 grants).
Does The Rowland Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on The Rowland Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Enhancechristian Teaching" (5 grants).
Who are The Rowland Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Rowland Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Central Community Church ($16,000), Kins Church ($15,000) and The Blessing House ($11,221), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Rowland Family Foundation?
The Rowland Family Foundation reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $68K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $164K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is The Rowland Family Foundation's EIN?
The Rowland Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1932579. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 7, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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