Private foundation · Bethesda, MD

Rowny Foundation Inc

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Typical grant size
$250 $325 $1K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
47
Repeat grantees
22
funded 2+ years

Application procedures · from 2024 990-PF

Leadership · from 2024 990-PF

Michael J Rowny
PRESIDENT
Peter E Rowny
VICE PRESIDENT
Julia Dian Rowny
SECRETARY

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.

Payout rate · TY 2024
4.6%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
'17
'18
'19
'20
'21
'22
'23
'24
202
Total grants awarded
$308K
Total amount
$2K
Average grant
$25K
Largest grant

Giving by year

2024
$29K
21 grants
2023
$42K
16 grants
2022
$32K
18 grants
2021
$28K
22 grants
2020
$31K
24 grants
2019
$26K
29 grants
2018
$22K
18 grants
2017
$22K
15 grants
2016
$46K
16 grants
2015
$30K
23 grants

Top recipients

11 grants · MD · ✓ Exact match
$109K
MIT
7 grants · MA
$32K
Partnership for Responsible Growth
2 grants · DC
$30K
3 grants · DC · ✓ Exact match
$15K
3 grants · VA · ≈ likely match
$12K
3 grants · DC · ✓ Exact match
$10K
9 grants · MD · ✓ Exact match
$10K
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
8 grants · DC
$10K
Alzheimer's Association National Capital Area Chapter
3 grants · VA
$8K
4 grants · DC · ✓ Exact match
$7K

Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.

Recent grants · most recent filings first

MIT
GENERAL USE
MA · TY 2024
$8K
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
GENERAL USE
MA · TY 2024
$5K
Alzheimer's Association National Capital Area Chapter
GENERAL USE
VA · TY 2024
$4K
Wolf Trap Foundation for Performing Arts
GENERAL USE
VA · TY 2024
$4K
Round House Theatre
GENERAL USE
MD · TY 2024
$3K
National Ms Society
GENERAL USE
MA · TY 2024
$1K
Learning Ally
GENERAL USE
NJ · TY 2024
$300
Smyal
GENERAL USE
DC · TY 2024
$300
Georgetown
GENERAL USE
DC · TY 2024
$300
The Trevor Project
GENERAL USE
CA · TY 2024
$300
American Institute for Cancer Research
GENERAL USE
DC · TY 2024
$300
Pathfinder Hopkins School
GENERAL USE
CT · TY 2024
$300
Reducing and Improving Birth and Health Outcomes
GENERAL USE
VA · TY 2024
$300
Trans Lifeline
GENERAL USE
CA · TY 2024
$300
Prevent Cancer Foundation
GENERAL USE
VA · TY 2024
$300
Autistic Self Advocacy Network
GENERAL USE
DC · TY 2024
$300
Beacon Academy
GENERAL USE
MA · TY 2024
$300
Sunflower Bakery
GENERAL USE
MD · TY 2024
$300
Montgomery Hospice Inc
GENERAL USE
MD · TY 2024
$200
Bethesda-chevy Chase Rescue Squad Inc
GENERAL USE
MD · TY 2024
$100
Glen Echo Fire Department
GENERAL USE
MD · TY 2024
$100
Round House Theatre
GENERAL USE
MD · TY 2023
$25K
MIT
GENERAL USE
MA · TY 2023
$8K
Wolf Trap Foundation for Performing Arts
GENERAL USE
VA · TY 2023
$4K
Alzheimer's Association National Capital Area Chapter
GENERAL USE
VA · TY 2023
$2K
National Kidney Foundation
GENERAL USE
VA · TY 2023
$500
Smyal
GENERAL USE
DC · TY 2023
$300
Autistic Self Advocacy Network
GENERAL USE
DC · TY 2023
$300
Beacon Academy
GENERAL USE
MA · TY 2023
$300
The Trevor Project
GENERAL USE
CA · TY 2023
$300
Sunflower Bakery
GENERAL USE
MD · TY 2023
$300
Georgetown Law
GENERAL USE
DC · TY 2023
$300
Pathfinder Hopkins School
GENERAL USE
CT · TY 2023
$300
The Malala Fund
GENERAL USE
PA · TY 2023
$300
The Miracle Project
GENERAL USE
CA · TY 2023
$300
Prevent Cancer Foundation
GENERAL USE
VA · TY 2023
$300
Learning Ally
GENERAL USE
NJ · TY 2023
$300
Round House Theatre
MELISSA BLAKE ROWNY FUND FOR ARTISTIC DEVELOPMENT
MD · TY 2022
$10K
MIT
PLEDGE AGREEMENT - FRIENDS OF CREW FUND AND CLASS OF 1972 FUND FOR EDUCATIONAL INNOVATION
MA · TY 2022
$8K
Wolf Trap Foundation for Performing Arts
ENCORE CIRCLE P{RODUCER MEMBERSJHIP (WAIVE RECEIPT ON THE GOODS AND SERVICES VALUED AT $260)
VA · TY 2022
$4K
World Central Kitchen
CHEFS FOR UKRAINE
DC · TY 2022
$3K
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
TOGETHER FOR A CURE LUNCHEON; HONORING KATHY WENGER
DC · TY 2022
$2K
Alzheimer's Association National Capital Area Chapter
BRAIN BALL 2022 - IN MEMORY OF STEVE ERNT
VA · TY 2022
$2K
National Society of Professional Engineers
IN MEMORY OF JOSEPH F. MULCAHY
VA · TY 2022
$1K
Jewish Social Service Agency (jssa)
GRANT OTTENSTEIN TRIBUTE FUND - IN HONOR OF GRANT OTTENSTEIN
PA · TY 2022
$500
Prevent Cancer Foundation
IN HONOR OF JULIA ROWNY
VA · TY 2022
$300
The Miracle Project
IN HONOR OF AIDEN BRAGA AND CHARLES JORDAN
CA · TY 2022
$300
Pathfinder Hopkins School
IN HONOR OF JULIA ROWNY
CT · TY 2022
$300
Learning Ally
IN HONOR OF ELIZABETH ROWNY
NJ · TY 2022
$300
Smyal
IN HONOR OF ELIZABETH ROWNY
DC · TY 2022
$300

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.