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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 73-6351612

Rowling Foundation

A private foundation in Dallas, TX. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 70 grants and $10.2 million paid in grants.

Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

5 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2024

    $10,233,833

    Grants listed
    70
    Assets, end of year
    $51,637,677
  • Tax year 2023

    $7,208,833

    Grants listed
    72
    Assets, end of year
    $50,698,540
  • Tax year 2022

    $4,763,579

    Grants listed
    63
    Assets, end of year
    $45,188,504
  • Tax year 2021

    $1,057,350

    Grants listed
    25
    Assets, end of year
    $46,703,503
  • Tax year 2020

    $3,836,878

    Grants listed
    13
    Assets, end of year
    $40,843,098

Grants paid in 2024

70 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Young LifeColorado SPGS, CO

    Support young people to the introduction of jesus christ and help them grow in faith

    $2,850,000
  2. UT Southwestern Medical FoundationDallas, TX

    Educating students in the delivery of medical services to the public, conducting biomedical research, and providing public service

    $1,500,000
  3. Highland Park ISD Education FoundationDallas, 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

    $1,000,000
  4. Highlands CollegeBirmingham, AL

    To help train and send out workers for the institutional advancement of the college

    $833,333
  5. If GatheringDallas, 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

    $270,000
  6. Alliance Defending FreedomScottsdale, AZ

    Committed to saving lives of unborn and ensuring that their mothers flourish

    $250,000
  7. East West MinistriesPlano, TX

    Provide financial support to mobilize the body of christ among the world

    $250,000
  8. Park Cities Presbyterian ChurchDallas, TX

    Extend transforming presence of the kindom of jesus christ to dallas and the world

    $230,000
  9. Union Gospel MissionDallas, TX

    Provide homeless people in dallas with food, safe shelter and a chance to reclaim and rebuild their lives, anchored by love of jesus christ

    $200,000
  10. Act - Advocates for CommunityDallas, TX

    Equip brave men and women in communities to fight crime on their streets using civil justice system

    $150,000
  11. Cure InternationalGrand Rapids, MI

    Provide surgical care to children worldwide living with terrible disabilities

    $150,000
  12. Hope Farm IncFort Worth, TX

    Guides at risk boys without a positive male role model in their home to become christ-centered men of integrity and break cycle of fatherlessness

    $125,000
  13. Kershaw's ChallengeDallas, TX

    Transform at risk children and neighborhoods through benevolence

    $125,000
  14. Mercy StreetDallas, TX

    Cultivate multually transforming relationships with innter-city youth through christian mentorship

    $125,000
  15. Dallas Theological SeminaryDallas, TX

    To glorify god by equipping godly servants-leaders to proclaim his work and build up the body of christ worldwide

    $110,000
  16. Fellowship of Israel Related MinistriesSouthlake, TX

    To empower local ministries to transform lives in isreal with the love of jesus

    $110,000
  17. Behind Every Door MinistriesDallas, TX

    Run community centers to help people discover their gifts and purpose, nuture those and overcome barriers

    $100,000
  18. Denison Ministries DBA Denison Forum on Truth & CultureDallas, TX

    Engage the issues of the day from a biblical perspective

    $100,000
  19. EdifyBoston, MA

    Provide loan capital for low-fee independent schools in dominican republic and ghana

    $100,000
  20. Hope InternationalLancaster, PA

    Gives access to life saving services and business loans to give people the chance to work and feed their families

    $100,000
  21. The Salvation ArmyDallas, TX

    Preach the gospel of jesus christ and meet human needs in his name without discrimination

    $100,000
  22. Tolson MinistriesDallas, TX

    Help every person in america experience a life-changing relationship with christ

    $100,000
  23. Search MinistriesFort Worth, TX

    Bring god's message to communities through honest conversations with spiritually curious adults

    $80,000
  24. Elam MinistriesAlpharetta, GA

    Strengthen and expand the church in the iran region and beyond

    $75,000
  25. Family Legacy Missions InternationalDallas, TX

    Provide hope to children in zambia by investing into their education, spiritual growth and physical well being

    $75,000
  26. Reformed Theological SeminaryJackson, MS

    Educate future pastors, church planters, missionaries, teachers, counselors, and educators who will go out and proclaim the gospel and disciple the nations

    $75,000
  27. Ourcalling IncDallas, TX

    Discipleship ministry for the unsheltered homeless accomplished through personal relationships

    $60,000
  28. Alums for Cammpus FairnessLos Angeles, CA

    To educate about israel and fight rising antisemitsm

    $58,000
  29. Rescue Freedom International DBA Atlas FreeKirkland, WA

    Accelerate and resource the fight against sex trafficking and exploitation

    $50,000
  30. BettermanDallas, TX

    To help generation of men achieve the goal of becoming better men in god's eyes

    $50,000
  31. BienvenidoDallas, TX

    To celebrate and uplift cultural values found in the hispanic community

    $50,000
  32. First Liberty InstituePlano, TX

    Legal organization dedicated to defending religious liberty for all americans

    $50,000
  33. Judea Harvest IncIndian Trail, NC

    Raises funds for the purchase and erection of churches in rural areas of the world in co-operation with the local population to teach christianity and spread the gospel

    $50,000
  34. Pca FoundationLawrenceville, GA

    Enable christians to give more and more effectively as the church to advance the kingdom and manifest the presence of the kingdom in their hearts

    $50,000
  35. Texas Parks and WildlifeDallas, TX

    Support texas parks and wildlife department

    $50,000
  36. The NetworkArlington, PA

    Using intelligence to counter human trafficking

    $50,000
  37. The GatehouseDallas, TX

    Gives women and children a hand up for permanenet, positive change and permanenet self sustainability

    $45,000
  38. Leap Global MissionsRichardson, TX

    Dedicated to enhancing and enriching the lives of people around the world by providing free, specialized medical and surgical services inspired by the love of christ

    $35,000
  39. Kay Bailey Hutchison Energy CenterAustin, TX

    Provide support to the university of texas mccombs school of business

    $30,000
  40. Texas Foundation for ConservationDallas, TX

    Fish and wildlife conservation and outreach

    $30,000
  41. American Enterprise InstituteWashington, DC

    To support our scholars top-flight research and commentary

    $25,000
  42. Council for LifeDallas, TX

    Raise public awarness of complex issues that surround unplanned pregnancies and provide financial support to agencies that share the mission

    $25,000
  43. I Am A Golfer FoundationDallas, TX

    Transform south dallas through the promotion of the sport and activity to diverse communities

    $25,000
  44. Masters Tournament Foundation IncAugusta, GA

    To annually invest in development programs for the game of golf worldwide

    $25,000
  45. Men of NehemiahDallas, TX

    Christian organization exists to rebuild the life of men whose lives have been torn apart by effects of drug and alcohol addiction

    $25,000
  46. NXT Move IncDallas, TX

    Turning around the trajectory of christianity for the next generation

    $25,000
  47. American Council of Trustees and AlumniWashington, DC

    To educate alumni, trustees and others about higher education

    $23,000
  48. Jordan Spieth Family FoundationDallas, TX

    To offera platform for jordan and others to lend time, help grow awareness and offer financial support for four philanthropic areas: special needs youth, junior golf, military support and pediatric cancer

    $20,000
  49. Children's Hunger FundLos Angeles, CA

    To help deprived, excluded, and vulnerable children have the capicity to imrpove their lives and the opportunity to become young adults

    $15,000
  50. University of Texas at AustinAustin, TX

    Achieve excellence in the interrelated areas of undergraduate education, graduate education, research and public service

    $15,000
  51. Toolbox MinistriesHouston, TX

    Expose men from the marketplace to the joy and adventure of radically following christ

    $12,500
  52. Hillsdale CollegeHillsdale, MI

    Teaches a liberal arts curriculum neccessary for preserving the blessings of civil and religious liberty

    $12,000
  53. Northern Texas Pga FoundationFrisco, TX

    Promote and grow the game of golf to a diverse group of kids in north texas

    $12,000
  54. Dallas 24 Hour ClubDallas, TX

    Provide transitional living support services and essential life skills for homeless alcholics and addicts to embrace long term sobriety

    $10,000
  55. Dallas ArboretumDallas, TX

    Support the garden which brings value to the communitt

    $10,000
  56. Friends of Katy TrailDallas, TX

    Raise funds needed to maintain and improve the trail for the benfit of dallas citizens and visitors

    $10,000
  57. Hill House AustinAustin, TX

    Equip christians to serce christ, to defend and apply their faith, and to proclaim the gospel on campus and in our culture

    $10,000
  58. Human CoalitionPlano, TX

    To work to assisst women and their families with the concerns of an unexpected pregnancy and early childhood care, and to engage culture to advance a lifeaffirming ethic

    $10,000
  59. Kcbi Radio - First Dallas MediaDallas, TX

    Chrisitian ministry to proclaim biblical truth found in the word of god

    $10,000
  60. Mountain Home Volunteer Fire DepartmentMountain Home, TX

    Provide fire suppression and disaster relief

    $10,000
  61. Navy Seal Foundation IncVirginia Beach, VA

    Provides critical support for the warriors, verterans, and families of naval special warefare.

    $10,000
  62. Texas Business Hall of Fame FoundationHouston, TX

    Inducts six transformational busines leaders, funds and award program for entrepreneurial business students and veterans, and supports texas entrepreneurship competitions

    $10,000
  63. Texas Business Leadership CouncilAustin, TX

    Provide a means for business leaders in the state of texas to combine their resources so that they may more efficiently and effectively improve the economy of the state of texas

    $10,000
  64. Thrive Women's ClinicDallas, TX

    Provide compassionate care to women and men experiencing unplanned pregnancy, including pregnancy confirmation and options counseling

    $10,000
  65. Youth Equipped to SucceedDallas, TX

    Growing value and vision ini youth by combating isolation and imparting hope

    $10,000
  66. Canine Companions for IndependenceSanta Rosa, CA

    Provide service dogs to adults, children and veterans with disabilities

    $5,000
  67. Dallas Christian Leadership Prayer BreakfastDallas, TX

    To honor our lord jesus christ by annually dedicating one morning to the encouragement of leaders in all walks of life through prayer, music, reading of scripture and the personal testimony of believers, with the goal of making prayers for leaders a priority in our lives

    $2,500
  68. Outdoors Tomorrow FundSouthlake, TX

    Expanding youth outdoor education and furthering wildlife conservation efforts worldwide

    $2,500
  69. Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers FoundationStaten Island, NY

    To honor the sacrifice of fdny firefighter stephen siller and all those who laid down their lives to save others on september 11, 2001

    $2,000
  70. Turning Point for GodLakeside, CA

    To spread the gospel of jesus christ

    $1,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Youth development2 grants $2,975,00050% of the total
  2. Education5 grants $1,199,00020% of the total
  3. Religion8 grants $571,00010% of the total
  4. Human services8 grants $360,0006% of the total
  5. International aid4 grants $335,0006% of the total
  6. Civil rights1 grant $250,0004% of the total
  7. 8 other causes11 grants $300,0005% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Texas49 grants $5,349,500
  2. Colorado1 grant $2,850,000
  3. Alabama1 grant $833,333
  4. Pennsylvania3 grants $300,000
  5. Arizona1 grant $250,000
  6. California5 grants $189,000
  7. Georgia2 grants $125,000
  8. Massachusetts1 grant $100,000
  9. Mississippi1 grant $75,000
  10. North Carolina1 grant $50,000

Officers, directors and trustees

4 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Robert B RowlingTRUSTEE Hours 2Pay $0
  • Terry H RowlingTRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $0
  • Carrie A RowlingTRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $0
  • Travis Blake RowlingTRUSTEE Hours 2Pay $0

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