Robert and Elizabeth Lowe Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Robert and Elizabeth Lowe Family Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $269,435 in 41 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $41,750. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$269,435
- Number of grants41
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$41,750
- Assets$5.6 million
- New grantees61%
Giving in 2024 was up from $191,314 the year before.
61% of its 2024 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 | $191,314 | 31 | $5.3 million |
| 2024 | $269,435 | 41 | $5.6 million |
How to apply
Robert and Elizabeth Lowe Family 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.
What Robert and Elizabeth Lowe Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 29 | $208,935 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $25,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $2,500 |
| Ohio | 1 | $2,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $2,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Saint John's Health Center Foundati | To support community health center. | $41,750 |
| Stanford University | To support university activities. | $30,000 |
| Aei | To defend human dignity, expand opportunity and advance the cause of freedom. | $25,000 |
| Pomona College | In support of higher education. | $15,000 |
| Pacific Palisades Presbyterian Chur | In support of the mission and oungoing programs of pacfic presbyterian church in palisades | $15,000 |
| Children's Hospital Los Angeles | To provide general support for the research foundation of children's hospital. | $10,000 |
| Brightfocus Foundation | To support research for a cure for macular degeneration. | $10,000 |
| Deerfield Academy | To support education and student activities. | $10,000 |
| Los Angeles World Affairs Council T | Dedicated to fostering civic dialogue and global engagement amount angelenos and to educate members and public on significant international, national, and regional issues throught engaged, nonpartisan conversation | $9,885 |
| Palisades Malibu YMCA Annual Campai | To support YMCA activities including healthy living, youth development and social responsibility. | $9,000 |
| Claremont McKenna Collage | To support college activities including the sciences program | $7,500 |
| Western la County Council Boy Scout | Support of boy scouts of america activities for young men and women. | $6,000 |
| Prager University Foundation | To support life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. | $5,000 |
| Heal the Bay | Support enviromental organziation for improvement of coastal water. | $5,000 |
| Eisenhower Health | Medical center community support. | $5,000 |
| Union Rescue Mission | To feed and house homeless people in los angeles, ca. | $5,000 |
| Sojourn | To support community crisis center for women and children at the adams house facility. To provide services to meet the emergency and long-term needs of domestic violence victims. | $5,000 |
| Rediscover Center | Support of education for foster, homeless and low income youth. | $5,000 |
| Las Madrinas | To support neurological and epilepsy programs. | $5,000 |
| City of Hope | To support a cure for cancer. | $5,000 |
| Desert Community Foundation | To support scholarship funding education. | $5,000 |
| YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles | In support of youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. | $5,000 |
| The Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralys | To raise funds for research in traumatic spinal cord and brain injury, peripheral nerve injury and neurodegenerative diseases and disorders including alzheimers, parkinsons, multiple sclerosis, als and stroke | $5,000 |
| The UCLA Foundation | In support of university of california los angeles. | $4,800 |
| Kent School | General support to the kent annual fund programs including to strengthen educational experiences of students. | $2,500 |
| Pacifica Christian High School | In support of students learning to communicate, with character and service. | $2,500 |
| Martha's Village Kitchen | In support of the homeless by promoting self sufficiency with care and teaching. | $2,000 |
| US Ski Snowboard Foundation | For suport to the u.s ski & snowboard team | $2,000 |
| Healthnetwork Foundation | To assist providng support for leading hospitals and medical research. | $2,000 |
| Chips | In support to rendering philanthropic service in support of women and children | $1,500 |
| Homeboy Industries | In support of classes on anger management and parenting, therapy, legal consultation and other supporting services to individuals. | $1,000 |
| Hawaii Community Foundation | In support of hawaiian community development, services to residents. | $1,000 |
| Usfuvg | To improve the education and increase the availability of scholarships to guatemalan students. | $1,000 |
| The Carter Center | In support of world wide peace, fighting desease and providing clean water. | $1,000 |
| Better Angels United | To assist with solutions for los angeles homelessness. | $1,000 |
| Village for Vets | To assist with providing housing for vetrans. | $1,000 |
| Fanconi Cancer Research Fund | Anemia research fundng. | $500 |
| Water Mission | To raise funds to bring access to safe water to over 12,000 people. | $500 |
| Nature Bridge | In support to schools to connect and learn in natures best way | $500 |
| Children's Science Program | To promote science to children. | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert J Lowe
- Elizabeth H Lowe
- Robert J Lowe Jr
- Michael H Lowe
Questions people ask
Does Robert and Elizabeth Lowe Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Robert and Elizabeth Lowe Family Foundation give?
$269,435 in tax year 2024, across 41 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Robert and Elizabeth Lowe Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Robert J Lowe (President), Elizabeth H Lowe (Secretary), Robert J Lowe Jr (Vice Pres.) and Michael H Lowe (Vice Pres.).
What does Robert and Elizabeth Lowe Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and youth programs.