The Rowe Family Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyNewton, Massachusetts · EIN 04-6869589 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$106K
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$1.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
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.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
66% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equal Justice Initiative | Montgomery, AL | Exempt purposes | $15,000 |
| Oregon Community Foundation | Portland, OR | Exempt purposes | $15,000 |
| Balletrox | Jamaica Plain, MA | Exempt purposes | $10,000 |
| Eagle Valley Community Foundation | Vail, CO | Exempt purposes | $10,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | Exempt purposes | $10,000 |
| Centre Street Food Pantry | Newton, MA | Exempt purposes | $6,000 |
| Concord Nh Public Schools for Jane Cogswell Scholarship Fund | Concord, NH | Exempt purposes | $5,000 |
| Newton Public Schools | Newton, MA | Exempt purposes | $5,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Washington, DC | Exempt purposes | $5,000 |
| Npr | Washington, DC | Exempt purposes | $5,000 |
| Eagle Valley Land Trust | Edwards, CO | Exempt purposes | $5,000 |
| Wbur | Boston, MA | Exempt purposes | $5,000 |
| Pbs Foundation | Arlington, VA | Exempt purposes | $5,000 |
| Wgbh | Boston, MA | Exempt purposes | $4,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Pbs | Denver, CO | Exempt purposes | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $106,000 | 15 |
| 2024 | $41,400 | 7 |
| 2023 | $82,000 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641259349101574
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-6869589
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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