Private foundation · EIN 26-2698626 · Burlington, Vermont · Education

Rowland Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Vermont. The foundation accepts applications (9/1 applic period opens, 12/31 applic period closes) and its median grant is $8,041.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 21 grants paid, $686K total, median $8,041. 100% of grants stayed in Vermont. Stated restrictions: Vermont middle and secondary school educators only

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
21
$686K
Median grant
$8,041
Stays in VT
100%
of grants
Deadline
See below
9/1 applic period opens, 12/31 applic pe
Assets
$35M

How to apply

Application form and requirements are on www.therowlandfoundation.org Contact: Michael Martin, 47 Maple Street, Burlington, Vt, 8022307879 Deadlines: 9/1 applic period opens, 12/31 applic period closes Restrictions: Vermont middle and secondary school educators only

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

Top 1 of 21 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Vt Community FoundtionMiddlebury, VTDonor advised fund$150K

About this foundation

Rowland Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Burlington, Vermont, administered in care of Benjamin a Rowland Jr, tax-exempt since 2008. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Rowland Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Application form and requirements are on www.therowlandfoundation.org Deadlines: 9/1 applic period opens, 12/31 applic period closes.

How much does Rowland Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $686K across 21 grants, a median of $8,041.

Where does Rowland Foundation Inc give?

Vermont (21 grants), per its latest filing.

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