Arch & Stella Rowan Foundation Incorporated
The Arch Stella Rowan Foundation Inc is a private foundation dedicated to supporting a variety of charitable causes. Its mission focuses on general support for organizations that address health, education, arts and culture, and community services. The foundation provides funding to hospitals, food banks, educational institutions, and organizations supporting Alzheimer's care and cancer research. It primarily serves recipients in Texas, reflecting a strong commitment to local communities, while also extending support to organizations in other states.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Local or regional nonprofits (especially Texas-based) seeking small-to-midsize general operating support in areas such as food security, health, education, arts, or animal welfare, able to submit a short letter request and build a local relationship.
Good Fit
- • Organization serves Texas communities or has a clear Texas connection.
- • Request is for general operating support or a modest project budget (typical grants under $5K).
- • Clear, concise letter application describing purpose and amount.
- • Existing local credibility or prior relationship with foundation trustees or staff.
- • Work in sectors commonly funded by the foundation (food banks, hospitals/health, cancer support, education, arts, animal welfare).
Geography
Giving is heavily concentrated in Texas (about 79% of dollars) but the foundation also funded recipients in 13 states, indicating a state-focused footprint with some out-of-state grants.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 91 distinct recipients, mostly independent organizations across multiple sectors, and modest top-five concentration, so the observed recipient set is broad for the foundation's size.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of turnover is limited to two years, but 11 new recipients appeared in the latest year and there are explicit letter-application instructions; however, most dollars went to returning grantees, so access appears relationship-influenced rather than fully open.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
