Pleasant T. Rowland Foundation Inc
EIN 391868295 Private Foundation
Possibly inactive.
Last 990-PF filing on record is from 2023
(3 years ago). Verify before investing time in an application.
Total Given 2016–2023
$15.7M
95 grants · $2.0M avg/year
based on 8 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$1M+/yr
mid-tier
capacity
$10K
typical small grants · $2K–$50K
grant size
8%
transactional · 6/78 multi-year
repeat
$80.2M
Assets (2023)
78
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
GRANTS MANAGER PLEASANT T ROWLAND F
Phone
(608) 729-2811
Deadlines
JUNE 30 AND NOVEMBER 30
How to Apply
SCHOLARSHIPS MUST BE SUBMITTED ON ORGANIZATION'S SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION, AND INCLUDE ALL REQUESTED INFORMATION. GRANT REQUEST MUST BE SUBMITTED ON ORGANIZATION'S APPLICATION FORM AFTER APPROVAL OF A PHONE INQUIRY, AND MUST INCLUDE THE REQUESTED AMOUNT, THE PURPOSE FOR THE REQUEST, & THE TIMEFRAME THE REQUEST COVERS. ALL REQUESTS MUST FIT INTO THE MISSION OF THE FOUNDATION TO SUPPORT THE CULTURAL ARTS, EDUCATION, OR HISTORIC PRESERVATION PRIMARILY IN DANE COUNTY, WISCONSIN.
Restrictions
THE MAJORITY OF THE AWARDS ARE LIMITED TO DANE COUNTY, WISCONSIN. AWARDS ARE BASED UPON THE SITUATION AND THE NEED OF THE APPLICANT AND THE CRITERIA LISTED IN THE APPLICATION. ANY REWARDS ARE SUBJECT TO FUNDING AVAILABILITY. REQUESTS MUST SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE FOUNDATION TO SUPPORT THE CULTURAL ARTS, EDUCATION, OR HISTORIC PRESERVATION, PRIMARILY IN DANE COUNTY, WISCONSIN.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $365K | $58.7M | $15.2M | 3 |
| 2017 | $3.3M | $68.5M | $5.8M | 5 |
| 2018 | N/A | $67.7M | $6.0M | N/A |
| 2019 | N/A | $72.4M | $1.6M | N/A |
| 2020 | $539K | $88.4M | $4.4M | 3 |
| 2021 | $4.6M | $94.3M | $11.8M | 1 |
| 2022 | $3.5M | $73.3M | $386K | 3 |
| 2023 | $3.4M | $80.2M | $2.3M | 80 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 95 grants on record
Minimum
$250
25th Pctl
$2K
Median
$10K
Average
$165K
75th Pctl
$50K
Maximum
$4.6M
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
Grants Awarded (95 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Players Theater | Spring Green, WI | $4,567,124 | ANNUAL OPERATING EXPENSES | 2021 |
| Fountain Valley School | Colorado Springs, CO | $2,000,000 | FUTURE FUNDING | 2017 |
| UW Foundation | Madison, WI | $1,951,144 | SUPPORT | 2022 |
| WYSO | Madison, WI | $1,238,523 | SUPPORT | 2022 |
| Fountain Valley School | Colorado Springs, CO | $1,097,054 | CAPTIAL CAMPAIGN FOR SCHOOL | 2017 |
| UW Foundation | Madison, WI | $989,392 | SUPPORT | 2023 |
| Wlacc | Skaneateles, NY | $507,647 | SUPPORT | 2023 |
| Fountain Valley School | Colorado Springs, CO | $458,022 | SUPPORT | 2023 |
| One City Schools | Madison, WI | $299,216 | SUPPORT | 2022 |
| One City Early Learning Centers | Madison, WI | $264,500 | OPERATIONS GRANT | 2020 |
| Olbrich Botanical Society | Madison, WI | $250,000 | FUND FUTURE EVENTS | 2016 |
| One City Early Learning Centers | Madison, WI | $249,938 | OPERATIONS GRANT | 2020 |
| Madison Public Market | Madison, WI | $125,000 | SUPPORT | 2023 |
| Olbrich Botanical Society | Madison, WI | $125,000 | FUTURE FUNDING | 2017 |
| Wisconsin Historical Foundation | Madison, WI | $100,000 | SUPPORT | 2023 |
| Wells College | Aurora, NY | $100,000 | SUPPORT | 2023 |
| Families & Schools Together Inc | Stoughton, WI | $100,000 | SUPPORT | 2023 |
| Capital City Theatre | Middleton, WI | $75,000 | SUPPORT | 2023 |
| Madison Symphony Orchestra | Madison, WI | $65,000 | SPONSHORSHIP OF 16-17 CONCERT SEASON | 2016 |
| Madison Opera | Madison, WI | $50,000 | SUPPORT | 2023 |
| Wells College | Aurora, NY | $50,000 | SUPPORT | 2023 |
| Madison Children's Museum | Madison, WI | $50,000 | SUPPORT | 2023 |
| Madison Opera | Madison, WI | $50,000 | SUPPORT | 2023 |
| Madison Symphony Orchestra | Madison, WI | $50,000 | SUPPORT | 2023 |
| Madison Youth Choirs | Madison, WI | $50,000 | SUPPORT | 2023 |
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