Lowey Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Lowey Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Rye, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $233,600 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $60,000. 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$233,600
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$60,000
- Assets$1.0 million
- New grantees47%
Giving in 2024 was up from $177,650 the year before.
47% 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 | $177,650 | 13 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $233,600 | 15 | $1.0 million |
How to apply
Lowey 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 Lowey Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 9 | $108,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $60,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $30,000 |
| California | 1 | $20,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $3,100 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| World Learning Inc - Experiment in International Living | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose. | $60,000 |
| Duke University | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $30,000 |
| City Parks Foundation | An unrstricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose. | $20,000 |
| Film Independent Co | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose. | $20,000 |
| Westchester Community College Foundation | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose. | $20,000 |
| American Jewish Historical Society | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose. | $18,000 |
| Caramoor Center for Music & the Arts Inc | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose. | $15,000 |
| Partnership With Children | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose. | $15,000 |
| Westchester Medical Center | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose. | $10,000 |
| Yale Cancer Center | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose. | $10,000 |
| Sesame Workshop | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose. | $5,000 |
| Springboard 2000 Enterprises Inc | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose. | $3,100 |
| The Ellen Hermanson Foundation | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose. | $3,000 |
| National Breast Cancer Coalition | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose. | $2,500 |
| Bridgehampton Child Care & Recreational Center Inc | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose. | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Stephen Lowey
- Nita Lowey
- Douglas Lowey
- Dana Lowey Luttway
- Jacqueline M Lowey
Questions people ask
Does Lowey Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lowey Foundation Inc give?
$233,600 in tax year 2024, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Lowey Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Stephen Lowey (President), Nita Lowey (Vice President), Douglas Lowey (Secretary/Treasurer) and Dana Lowey Luttway (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Lowey Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and health.