Private foundation · EIN 26-3505617 · Wellesley, Massachusetts · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Rowan T O Riley Family Foundation

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: 25 grants paid, $292K total, median $10K. 64% of grants stayed in Massachusetts.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
25
$292K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in MA
64%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.2M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
National Resources Defense FundNew York, NYSupport$30K
Documentary Educational ResourcesWatertown, MASupport$30K
Newton Wellesley HospitalNewton, MASupport$20K
United States Fund for UNICEFNew York, NYSupport$20K
Trustees of Boston UniversityBoston, MASupport$20K
Massachusetts General HospitalBoston, MASupport$16K
McLean HospitalBelmont, MASupport$15K
Stop Handgun ViolenceBeverly, MASupport$13K
ACLU Foundation of Masschusetts IncBoston, MASupport$10K
American Red CrossWashington, DCSupport$10K
Boston Children's HospitalBoston, MASupport$10K
Greater Boston Food BankBoston, MASupport$10K
Partners in HealthBoston, MASupport$10K
Pine Street InnBoston, MASupport$10K
Planned ParenthoodWashington, DCSupport$10K
Polaris ProjectWashington, DCSupport$10K
United States Equestrian Team FoundationincGladstone, NJSupport$10K
Wellesley CollegeWellesley, MASupport$10K
MspcaBoston, MASupport$5,000
Usef Equine Disaster Relief FundLexington, KYSupport$5,000
Collective Power IncHadley, MASupport$5,000
The Dressage FoundationLincoln, NESupport$5,000
Fayerweather SchoolCambridge, MASupport$4,000
United States Dressage FederationLexington, KYSupport$3,000
Parents Helping ParentsNewton, MASupport$700

By state: Massachusetts 16 · New York 2 · District of Columbia 3 · New Jersey 1 · Kentucky 2 · Nebraska 1

About this foundation

Rowan T O Riley Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Wellesley, Massachusetts, administered in care of Rowan T Oriley, tax-exempt since 2009. 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 Rowan T O Riley Family Foundation 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 Rowan T O Riley Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $292K across 25 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Rowan T O Riley Family Foundation give?

Massachusetts (16 grants), New York (2 grants), District of Columbia (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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