Private foundation · EIN 36-4332688 · Frankfort, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Rowe Family Foundation Inc

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: 1 grants paid, $720K total, median $720K. 100% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
1
$720K
Median grant
$720K
Stays in IL
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$13M

About this foundation

The Rowe Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Frankfort, Illinois, administered in care of Friedman & Huey Associates L, 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 The Rowe Family Foundation Inc 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 The Rowe Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $720K across 1 grants, a median of $720K.

Where does The Rowe Family Foundation Inc give?

Illinois (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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