The Lowrie Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Lowrie Foundation is a private foundation in Portland, Oregon. In tax year 2025 it gave $48,559 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $17,500. 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$48,559
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$17,500
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was up from $41,000 the year before.
25% 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 | $44,000 | 8 | $909,151 |
| 2024 | $41,000 | 9 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $48,559 | 8 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
The Lowrie Foundation 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Oregon.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 5 | $18,559 |
| California | 1 | $17,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Leland Stanford Junior University | General support | $17,500 |
| Project Beisbol | General support | $10,000 |
| Parrish Little League | General support | $7,559 |
| Lake Oswego Little League | General support | $5,000 |
| Sport Oregon Foundation | General support | $3,000 |
| Because Baseball | General support | $2,500 |
| Oregon Humane Society | General support | $1,500 |
| Oregon Adaptive Sports | General support | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Jed Lowrie
- Milessa Lowrie
- Rebecca Struwe
- Joseph Wells
Questions people ask
Does The Lowrie Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Lowrie Foundation give?
$48,559 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs The Lowrie Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jed Lowrie (President and Treasurer), Milessa Lowrie (Vice President and Secretary), Rebecca Struwe (Director) and Joseph Wells (Director).