Private foundation · EIN 34-1932579 · Lorain, Ohio · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Rowland 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 7 grants paid, $68K total, median $10K. 86% of grants stayed in Ohio.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
7
$68K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in OH
86%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.4M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Central Community ChurchAkron, OHTo enhancecommunity$16K
Kins ChurchNorth Canton, OHTo enhancechristian teaching$15K
The Blessing HouseElyria, OHTo enhance christian teaching$11K
International Cooperating MinistriesHampton, VATo enhancechristian teaching$10K
Ttrue Freedom MinistriesCleveland, OHTo enhancechristian teaching$10K
Akron Pregnancy ServicesAkron, OHTo enhancechristian teaching$3,000
Love IncElyria, OHTo enhancechristian teaching$2,500

By state: Ohio 6 · Virginia 1

About this foundation

Rowland Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Lorain, Ohio, administered in care of Billy Rowland, tax-exempt since 2000. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Rowland Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Rowland Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $68K across 7 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Rowland Foundation give?

Ohio (6 grants), Virginia (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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