The William S Rowe Foundation
Historical FunderCincinnati, Ohio · EIN 31-1255004 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $35,000 and $50,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | William S Rowe Foundation |
|---|---|
| Address | Fifth Third Bank 38 Fountain Squar, Cincinnati OH 45263 |
| Phone | 8003366782 |
| Form and materials | Available upon request |
| Deadlines | None |
| Restrictions | Should be limited to the Greater Cincinnati area; must be a tax-exempt organization and prefer not to make grants for religious purposes. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Country Day School | Cincinnati, OH | General operating | $100,000 |
| Taft Museum of Art | Cincinnati, OH | Endowment | $70,000 |
| Cincinnati Museum Center | Cincinnati, OH | Rowe probasco archives | $50,000 |
| Greater Cincinnati Television Educational Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | Capital campaign | $50,000 |
| Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra | Cincinnati, OH | Capital campaign | $40,000 |
| Mercantile Library | Cincinnati, OH | Capital funds | $35,000 |
| Manifest Creative Research Gallery and Drawing Center | Cincinnati, OH | Capital funds | $35,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | New generation campaign | $25,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $405,000 | 8 |
| 2023 | $125,000 | 6 |
| 2022 | $100,000 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jul 22, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602039349101010
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-1255004
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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