Private foundation · EIN 04-6869589 · Newton, Massachusetts · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Rowe Fam Char Tr

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 15 grants paid, $106K total, median $5,000. 33% of grants stayed in Massachusetts.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
15
$106K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in MA
33%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.2M

Grants paid in 2025

15 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Equal Justice InitiativeMontgomery, ALExempt purposes$15K
Oregon Community FoundationPortland, ORExempt purposes$15K
BalletroxJamaica Plain, MAExempt purposes$10K
Eagle Valley Community FoundationVail, COExempt purposes$10K
World Central KitchenWashington, DCExempt purposes$10K
Centre Street Food PantryNewton, MAExempt purposes$6,000
Concord Nh Public Schools for Jane Cogswell Scholarship FundConcord, NHExempt purposes$5,000
Newton Public SchoolsNewton, MAExempt purposes$5,000
World Wildlife FundWashington, DCExempt purposes$5,000
NPRWashington, DCExempt purposes$5,000
Eagle Valley Land TrustEdwards, COExempt purposes$5,000
WburBoston, MAExempt purposes$5,000
PBS FoundationArlington, VAExempt purposes$5,000
WgbhBoston, MAExempt purposes$4,000
Rocky Mountain PBSDenver, COExempt purposes$1,000

By state: Massachusetts 5 · District of Columbia 3 · Colorado 3 · Alabama 1 · Oregon 1 · New Hampshire 1

About this foundation

Rowe Fam Char Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Newton, Massachusetts, tax-exempt since 1998. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Rowe Fam Char Tr accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Rowe Fam Char Tr give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $106K across 15 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Rowe Fam Char Tr give?

Massachusetts (5 grants), District of Columbia (3 grants), Colorado (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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