The Lowell Institute
Preselected recipients only
The Lowell Institute is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.3 million in 13 grants; the typical grant was $75,000 and the largest $998,356. 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$2.3 million
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$75,000
- Largest grant$998,356
- Assets$49.9 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was down from $2.3 million the year before.
0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $2.1 million | 16 | $46.1 million |
| 2023 | $2.3 million | 16 | $48.9 million |
| 2024 | $2.3 million | 13 | $49.9 million |
How to apply
The Lowell Institute 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 Lowell Institute funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 13 | $2.3 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| WGBH | General Purpose | $998,356 |
| Northeastern University | General Purpose | $404,245 |
| Museum of Science | General Purpose | $301,415 |
| WorldBoston Inc | General Purpose | $105,417 |
| Harvard University Extension School | General Purpose | $100,542 |
| John F Kennedy Library Foundation | General Purpose | $90,000 |
| Boston College | General Purpose | $75,000 |
| Cambridge Forum | General Purpose | $60,000 |
| Boston Public Library Fund | General Purpose | $50,000 |
| Ford Hall Forum at Suffolk University | General Purpose | $32,666 |
| Peabody Essex Museum | General Purpose | $30,000 |
| Boston University | General Purpose | $13,500 |
| Paul Revere Memorial Association | General Purpose | $9,000 |
Officers and trustees
- William A Lowell
Questions people ask
Does The Lowell Institute accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Lowell Institute give?
$2.3 million in tax year 2024, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $75,000.
Who runs The Lowell Institute?
Its 2024 filing lists William A Lowell (Trustee).
What does The Lowell Institute fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.