Rowboat Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyBuffalo, New York · EIN 81-4333414 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1M
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$75,000
Total assets$368K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $120,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
25% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Push Buffalo Inc | Buffalo, NY | Charitable | $185,000 |
| Tides Foundation | San Francisco, CA | Charitable | $175,000 |
| Center for Progressive Reform | Washington, DC | Educational | $120,000 |
| Investigative Post | Buffalo, NY | Educational | $120,000 |
| Public Accountablity Initiative | Buffalo, NY | Educational | $100,000 |
| Our City Buffalo | Buffalo, NY | Charitable | $90,000 |
| Community Voices Heard | New York, NY | Charitable | $75,000 |
| Partnership for Public Good | Buffalo, NY | Charitable | $70,000 |
| Justice for Migrant Families | Buffalo, NY | Charitable | $35,000 |
| Clean Air Coalition of Wny | Buffalo, NY | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Baird Foundation | Buffalo, NY | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Secure Family Foundation | Washington, DC | Charitable | $7,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,002,500 | 12 |
| 2023 | $971,000 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Apr 25, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202501159349101215
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-4333414
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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