Lowman-Howell Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Lowman-Howell Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Elmira, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $320,000 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$320,000
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$7.2 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was up from $300,000 the year before.
20% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $260,000 | 7 | $5.7 million |
| 2023 | $260,000 | 8 | $6.3 million |
| 2024 | $300,000 | 8 | $6.6 million |
| 2025 | $320,000 | 10 | $7.2 million |
How to apply
Lowman-Howell 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 Lowman-Howell Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 10 | $320,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tanglewood Nature Center | Treetop walkway project | $50,000 |
| Elmira College | Unrestricted gift | $50,000 |
| Quarry Farm Foundation | Unrestricted gift | $50,000 |
| City of Light Endowment | Endowment fund | $30,000 |
| Chemung County Historical Society | Unrestricted gift | $25,000 |
| Arnot Art Museum | Unrestricted gift | $25,000 |
| Clemens Performing Arts Center | Unrestricted gift | $25,000 |
| Finger Lakes Land Trust | Unrestricted gift | $25,000 |
| John W Jones Museum | Unrestricted gift (1 of 3) | $25,000 |
| Historic Elmira | Unrestricted gift | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Katherine H Roehlke
- John R Alexander
- Thomas L Roehlke
Questions people ask
Does Lowman-Howell Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lowman-Howell Foundation Inc give?
$320,000 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Lowman-Howell Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Katherine H Roehlke (Pres/Treas/D), John R Alexander (Secretary/Di) and Thomas L Roehlke (Director).
What does Lowman-Howell Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and environment and conservation.