The Rowland Foundation Inc
Historical FunderBurlington, Vermont · EIN 26-2698626 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $75,000 and $100,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | MICHAEL MARTIN |
|---|---|
| Address | 47 MAPLE STREET, BURLINGTON VT 05401 |
| Phone | 8022307879 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATION FORM AND REQUIREMENTS ARE ON WWW.THEROWLANDFOUNDATION.ORG |
| Deadlines | 9/1 APPLIC PERIOD OPENS, 12/31 APPLIC PERIOD CLOSES |
| Restrictions | VERMONT MIDDLE AND SECONDARY SCHOOL EDUCATORS ONLY |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Vermont.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vt Community Foundtion | Middlebury, VT | Donor advised fund | $150,000 |
| Barnet School | Barnet, VT | Rowland fellowship | $100,000 |
| Proctor High School | Proctor, VT | Rowland fellowship | $100,000 |
| Champlain Valley Union High School | Hinesburg, VT | Rowland fellowship | $75,000 |
| North Country Union High School | Newport, VT | Rowland fellowship | $75,000 |
| Hartford High School | White River Junction, VT | Rowland fellowship | $75,000 |
The return also lists 15 grants to individuals ($111,362). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $686,362 | 21 |
| 2023 | $1,473,505 | 25 |
| 2022 | $577,356 | 15 |
| 2021 | $770,000 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543149349101649
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-2698626
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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