Rowan Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 87-4069634 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$2M
Organizations funded11
Typical grant$93,906
Total assets$27.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $116,570.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Charitable | Cincinnati, OH | General operating support | $1,320,000 |
| American Ireland Fund | New York, NY | General operating support | $172,843 |
| The Hope and Courage Collective | Dublin, EI | General operating support | $116,570 |
| Irish Penal Reform | Dublin, EI | General operating support | $114,804 |
| Uplift | Cork, EI | General operating support | $108,843 |
| Act Now | Dublin, EI | General operating support | $93,906 |
| Citywide Drugs Crisis Campaign | Drumcondra, EI | General operating support | $54,781 |
| Just for Kids Foundation | Telluride, CO | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Abortion Bridge Collaboration Fund | San Francisco, CA | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Memphis Center for Reproductive Health | Memphis, TN | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Natural Resource Defence Council | New York, NY | General operating support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,012,747 | 11 |
| 2024 | $1,619,714 | 23 |
| 2023 | $978,213 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601349349102610
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 87-4069634
- Profile updated Nov 9, 2026
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