The Lowndes Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Lowndes Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $935,000 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 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$935,000
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$20.8 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was the same as $935,000 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $935,000 | 17 | $19.1 million |
| 2024 | $935,000 | 17 | $20.8 million |
How to apply
The 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 Lowndes Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 5 | $230,000 |
| South Carolina | 3 | $225,000 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $205,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $100,000 |
| California | 1 | $75,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $50,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation for Economic Education | Contribution | $100,000 |
| The Clemson Institute for the Study of Capitalism | Contribution | $100,000 |
| Palmetto Promise Institute | Contribution | $100,000 |
| The Independent Institute | Contribution | $75,000 |
| Cato Institute | Contribution | $70,000 |
| MERCATUS CENTER George Washington Univ | Contribution | $50,000 |
| Heritage Foundation | Contribution | $50,000 |
| Hillsdale College | Contribution | $50,000 |
| Students for Liberty | Contribution | $50,000 |
| The Federalist Society | Contribution | $50,000 |
| Atlas Network | Contribution | $50,000 |
| The Ludwig Von Mises Institute | Contribution | $50,000 |
| Institute of Humane Studies | Contribution | $50,000 |
| Institute for Justice | Contribution | $30,000 |
| Judicial Watch | Contribution | $30,000 |
| SC Public Interest Foundation | Contribution | $25,000 |
| US Term Limits Foundation | Contribution | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- William Lowndes III
- Henrietta M Lowndes
Questions people ask
Does The Lowndes Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Lowndes Foundation Inc give?
$935,000 in tax year 2024, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs The Lowndes Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists William Lowndes III (Pres/Treas, As Required) and Henrietta M Lowndes (Sec/Trustee, As Required).
What does The Lowndes Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.