Loweth-Alvord Foundation
Accepts applications
Loweth-Alvord Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, North Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $52,700 in 39 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $6,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$52,700
- Number of grants39
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$6,500
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2025 was up from $50,000 the year before.
21% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $49,500 | 42 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $50,000 | 39 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $52,700 | 39 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Robert P Loweth 1127 Floral Parkway Suite 400, Wilmongton, NC 28403 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (910) 791-3343 |
| What to submit | any form will do |
What Loweth-Alvord Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 10 | $20,500 |
| North Carolina | 19 | $18,200 |
| New York | 3 | $6,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $2,500 |
| Maine | 1 | $2,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $1,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Mark's Episcopal Church | General Purposes | $6,500 |
| The Episcopal Church of Connecticut | General Purposes | $5,000 |
| Groton Open Space Association | General Purposes | $4,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General Purposes | $2,500 |
| Salvation Army of Wilmington NC | General Purposes | $2,500 |
| The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | General Purposes | $2,500 |
| Hartwick College | General Purposes | $2,000 |
| Maine Maritime Academy | General Purposes | $2,000 |
| West End House Camp | General Purposes | $2,000 |
| North Carolina Community Foundation | General Purposes | $1,500 |
| Planned Parenthood | General Purposes | $1,500 |
| BSA Cape Fear Council | General Purposes | $1,200 |
| Cape Fear Community Foundation | General Purposes | $1,000 |
| Cape Fear Literacy Counsel | General Purposes | $1,000 |
| Church of the Good Shepherd | General Purposes | $1,000 |
| Community Counseling Center | General Purposes | $1,000 |
| Food Bank of Central & Eastern NC | General Purposes | $1,000 |
| Groton Scholarship Fund | General Purposes | $1,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | General Purposes | $1,000 |
| Mystic Garden Club | General Purposes | $1,000 |
| Safe Futures Inc | General Purposes | $1,000 |
| Smart Start of New Hanover County | General Purposes | $1,000 |
| USA for UNHCR | General Purposes | $1,000 |
| Wilmington Symphony Orchestra | General Purposes | $1,000 |
| Work Vessels for Veterans | General Purposes | $1,000 |
| Cape Fear Clinic | General Purposes | $500 |
| Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity | General Purposes | $500 |
| Carolinas District Kiwanis Foundation | General Purposes | $500 |
| Denison Pequot Sepos Nature Center | General Purposes | $500 |
| Eden Village | General Purposes | $500 |
| First Fruit Ministries | General Purposes | $500 |
| Kids Making It | General Purposes | $500 |
| Mercy Corp | General Purposes | $500 |
| North Carolina Missions of Mercy | General Purposes | $500 |
| Nourish NC | General Purposes | $500 |
| Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution | General Purposes | $500 |
| Young Scientist Academy | General Purposes | $500 |
| Gemma E Moran Food Center | General Purposes | $250 |
| Groton Utilities Energy Assistance Fund | General Purposes | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert P Loweth
- William A Loweth
Questions people ask
Does Loweth-Alvord Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Loweth-Alvord Foundation give?
$52,700 in tax year 2025, across 39 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Loweth-Alvord Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert P Loweth (Trustee) and William A Loweth (Trustee).
What does Loweth-Alvord Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and environment and conservation.