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Rowan Foundation

Chicago, Illinois  ·  EIN 874069634  ·  Private foundation

Rowan Foundation is a Illinois-based grantmaker. Its indexed IRS summary (FY2025) lists $2.0M in giving and $24.3M in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 48 grants for Rowan Foundation. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.

$2.0M
Indexed giving (FY2025)
$24.3M
Assets (FY2025)
48
Grants tracked
2024
Latest grant in this overview

What Rowan Foundation funds

Rowan Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, health care, legal aid, lgbtq rights.

Arts & CultureHealth CareLegal AidLgbtq Rights

Populations it has supported include children, immigrants & refugees, lgbtq people.

childrenimmigrants & refugeeslgbtq people

Selected grant examples

Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.

RecipientLocationGrantYear
American Ireland Fund
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
New York, NY$387K2024
Uplift Charity
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Anaheim, CA$251K2023
Irish Council Civil Liberties
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
—$223K2024

How to apply for funding from Rowan Foundation

Rowan Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request.

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Frequently asked questions about Rowan Foundation

Does Rowan Foundation accept grant applications?
Rowan Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
What does Rowan Foundation fund?
Rowan Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include American Ireland Fund, Uplift Charity, Irish Council Civil Liberties. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does Rowan Foundation give in grants?
Rowan Foundation's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $2.0M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $3.3M over 48 grants.
Where is Rowan Foundation located?
Rowan Foundation is based in Chicago, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 874069634.
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About this profile. This page is built from Rowan Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; Filings describe past activity and arrive with a lag. Financial summaries and grant records can cover different years. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Rowan Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.