George Paul and Grace E Lowrey Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
George Paul and Grace E Lowrey Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Boone, Iowa. In tax year 2024 it gave $40,879 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $8,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$40,879
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$8,000
- Assets$862,345
- New grantees64%
Giving in 2024 was up from $39,200 the year before.
64% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $41,315 | 13 | $783,470 |
| 2023 | $39,200 | 14 | $852,669 |
| 2024 | $40,879 | 14 | $862,345 |
How to apply
| Contact | Lowrey Charitable Foundation PO Box 219, Boone, IA 50036 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (515) 432-4510 |
| Restrictions | Awards are limited to organizations located in boone county, Iowa. Three scholarships are given annually to boone county high school seniors who will be attending des moines area community college (DMACC) in boone, Iowa. Applications are provided to high school counselors and the dmacc scholarship committee then chooses one student from each high school to receive the scholarship. The entire scholarship check is written directly to dmacc with instructions to return the funds to the foundation if the student does not maintain enrollment. |
What George Paul and Grace E Lowrey Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Iowa.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 14 | $40,879 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ericson Public Library | Charitable | $8,000 |
| Leonard A Good Community Library | Charitable | $7,373 |
| Madrid Public Library | Charitable | $4,000 |
| City of Madrid Park Board | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Sacred Heart School | Charitable | $2,833 |
| Child Care Junction | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Madrid Community Schools | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Ogden Athletic Boosters | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Iowa Arboretum | Charitable | $2,138 |
| Boone County Conservation | Charitable | $1,885 |
| Trinity Lutheran School | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Friends of Don Williams Golf Course | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Ascension Parish | Charitable | $950 |
| City of Boone Recreation | Charitable | $700 |
Officers and trustees
- Honorable Mark Trueblood
- Honorable Tom Brown
- Honorable Elijah Stines
- Mr Shawn Bryant
- Honorable Don Porter
Questions people ask
Does George Paul and Grace E Lowrey Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does George Paul and Grace E Lowrey Charitable Foundation give?
$40,879 in tax year 2024, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs George Paul and Grace E Lowrey Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Honorable Mark Trueblood (President), Honorable Tom Brown (Vice Pres), Honorable Elijah Stines (Secretary/Tr) and Mr Shawn Bryant (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does George Paul and Grace E Lowrey Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and faith communities.