The Caroline M Lowndes Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Caroline M Lowndes Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $288,000 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $3,750 and the largest $100,000. 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$288,000
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$3,750
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$7.5 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2024 was down from $422,500 the year before.
29% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $422,500 | 20 | $6.9 million |
| 2024 | $288,000 | 18 | $7.5 million |
How to apply
The Caroline M Lowndes Foundation Inc 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 The Caroline M Lowndes Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 11 | $268,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $15,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $3,000 |
| South Carolina | 2 | $1,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Frick Collection | Campaign for the Frick | $100,000 |
| New York Historical Society | Campaign for the Future of History | $100,000 |
| Frick Collection | Annual Fund | $20,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | CM Lowndes Fund | $15,000 |
| Central Park Conservancy Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| New York Historical Society | Charitable Event | $10,000 |
| Painting Center Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| The Animal Medical Center | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art | The Fund for The Met | $5,000 |
| The Philanthropy Roundtable Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Fund for Park Avenue New York Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Fund for Park Avenue New York Inc | Charitable Event | $1,000 |
| National Society of Colonial Dames in the State of | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Friends of Gunston Hall | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Friends of Sulgrave Manor | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Huguenot Society of South Carolina | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| National Society of the Colonial Dames of America | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| National Society of the Colonial Dames of America | The Powder Magazine | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Caroline M Lowndes
Questions people ask
Does The Caroline M Lowndes Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Caroline M Lowndes Foundation Inc give?
$288,000 in tax year 2024, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $3,750.
Who runs The Caroline M Lowndes Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Caroline M Lowndes (Pres, Dir, Sec).
What does The Caroline M Lowndes Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and environment and conservation.