The Jane K Lowe Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Jane K Lowe Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Huntsville, Alabama. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.5 million in 26 grants; the typical grant was $19,892 and the largest $524,052. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.5 million
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$19,892
- Largest grant$524,052
- Assets$33.4 million
- New grantees62%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.4 million the year before.
62% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.5 million | 23 | $30.1 million |
| 2024 | $1.4 million | 23 | $31.3 million |
| 2025 | $1.5 million | 26 | $33.4 million |
How to apply
The Jane K Lowe Charitable Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Jane K Lowe Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Alabama.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 24 | $1.3 million |
| Georgia | 1 | $74,865 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $74,865 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Alabama in Birmingham | Research and Education | $524,052 |
| Generosity Foundation | Funds to purchase a van that expands the capacity to serve Madison County by eliminating weather and access barriers that currently limit the ability to mobilize volunteers and deliver vital resources where they are needed most. | $100,000 |
| Kids to Love | Support for the expansion of trauma therapy services. | $100,000 |
| Randolph School | Education | $74,865 |
| Vanderbilt University | Research and Education | $74,865 |
| Agnes Scott College | Education | $74,865 |
| Girls Incorporated | Education Non-profit organization for girls. | $74,865 |
| Huntsville Boys and Girls Club | Education Non-profit organization for boys and girls. | $74,865 |
| University of Alabama in Huntsville | Funding to help maintain and preserve the Lowe House. | $50,000 |
| Huntsville Museum of Art | Funds for operating support. | $50,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Funds to assist in the purchase of two vehicles which are essential to the home repair and home construction efforts. | $50,000 |
| Huntsville Chamber Music Guild | Funding for educational events. | $19,892 |
| Huntsville Symphony Orchestra | Funds to support the 72nd season which will include six concerts and offer educational events in conjunction with the concerts. | $19,892 |
| Big Brother Big Sisters of the Tennessee Valley | Funds to support the staffing and outreach efforts of a dedicated Volunteer Recruitment and Marketing Specialist. | $19,892 |
| Signals Museum | Funds to continue serving the community and create a STEM classroom and a series of workshops geared toward middle and high school students. | $19,892 |
| The Ark Inc | Funds to repair the permanent dog kennels within the animal shelter. | $19,892 |
| Community Ballet Foundation | Funds to support and expand Discover Dance, an outreach and education program. | $19,892 |
| Village of Promise | Funds to support the new Pathways Class to ensure all young scholars are receiving the correct instruction for their specific developmental levels. | $19,892 |
| The Vine Pastoral Counseling Center | Funds to support the completion of the memorial garden path. | $19,892 |
| Downtown Rescue Mission | Funds for operating support. | $19,367 |
| Hatch HSV Inc | Funds for operating support. | $19,367 |
| The Legacy Center Inc | Funds for operating support. | $19,367 |
| Community Free Clinic | Funds to support the Pharmaceutical Fund to purchase life sustaining pharmaceuticals and medical supplies. | $15,000 |
| Athens-Limestone Children's Advocacy Center | Funds to support the purchase of a high-capacity office copier to efficiently print educational materials, outcome surveys, and parent handbooks used in the prevention and family support programs. | $6,000 |
| Free 2 Teach | Funds for high demand supplies that public school teachers of Madison and Limestone County consistently request for their classrooms and students. | $5,682 |
| Rose of Sharon | Funds to support program staffing, paid transitional employment and integration of a Workforce Development Computer Lab, enhancing job readiness and digital literacy for participants in the Heart to Heart and Streets to Success employment re-entry programs. | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John W Clayton
- Richard J Smith
- John R Wynn
Questions people ask
Does The Jane K Lowe Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Jane K Lowe Charitable Foundation give?
$1.5 million in tax year 2025, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $19,892.
Who runs The Jane K Lowe Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists John W Clayton (Trustee), Richard J Smith (Trustee) and John R Wynn (Trustee).
What does The Jane K Lowe Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and youth programs.