ROWLING FOUNDATION
Annual Giving
$10.2M+42% YoY
Grants
70
Median Grant
$50K
Organizations Funded
69
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Foundation Overview
Mission
The Rowling Foundation exists, first and foremost, to help proclaim the name of Jesus Christ throughout the world. To that end, the Foundation desires to be a resource for financial assistance, consultative ministry, and prayer support to those organizations committed to the cause of Christ.
Focus Areas
Grant Types
Funded Initiatives
Contributed $7,208,833 in grants during 2023. Funding reaches across 16 states. Assets totaling over $50 million.
How to Apply
Currently focused on supporting organizations and ministries that they already partner with through their foundation. Not taking applications at this time for new grants.
Does Not Fund
Currently not accepting new grant applications. Focused only on existing ministry partnerships.
Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.
Giving History
$10.2M
Grants
70
Median
$50K
States
14
$7.2M
Grants
72
Median
$50K
States
16
$4.8M
Grants
63
Median
$35K
States
10
Grant Size Distribution
$50K
Typical Grant (Median)
$1K
Smallest
$12K
25th Pctile
$100K
75th Pctile
$2.9M
Largest
Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $12K and $100K.
Largest Recent Grants
$2.9M
2024
YOUNG LIFE
CO · SUPPORT YOUNG PEOPLE TO THE INTRODUCTION OF JESUS CHRIST AND HELP THEM GROW IN FAITH
$1.5M
2024
UT SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL FOUNDATION
TX · EDUCATING STUDENTS IN THE DELIVERY OF MEDICAL SERVICES TO THE PUBLIC, CONDUCTING BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH, AND PROVIDING PUBLIC SERVICE
$1.0M
2024
HIGHLAND PARK ISD EDUCATION FOUNDATION
TX · GRANT FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO HIGHLAND PARK ISD FOR TEACHERS, STAFF, AND GRADUATING SENIORS. WE ALSO OPERATE THE HPHS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION AND CONTINUE TO GROW AN ENDOWMENT TO PROVIDE SUSTAINABLE SUPPORT FOR THE LONG-TERM NEEDS OF THE DISTRICT
$833K
2024
HIGHLANDS COLLEGE
AL · TO HELP TRAIN AND SEND OUT WORKERS FOR THE INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT OF THE COLLEGE
$270K
2024
IF GATHERING
TX · TO GATHER A NEW GENERATION OF WOMEN, EQUIP THEM WITH THE TOOLS TO KNOW GOD MORE DEEPLY AND LIVE OUT THEIR PURPOSES AND UNLEASH A MOVEMENT TO PROMOTE HEALING AND RECONCILIATIONAROUND THE WORLD
Geographic Focus
Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.
Financial Overview
Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets
Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.