Lowe Foundation
Accepts applications
Lowe Foundation is a private foundation in Austin, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $4.0 million in 1 grant; the typical grant was $4.0 million and the largest $4.0 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$4.0 million
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$4.0 million
- Largest grant$4.0 million
- Assets$97.8 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $3.8 million the year before.
100% of its 2025 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 | $3.8 million | 1 | $80.0 million |
| 2024 | $3.8 million | 1 | $89.0 million |
| 2025 | $4.0 million | 1 | $97.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Clayton Maebius 1717 W 6th Street Suite 470, Austin, TX 78703 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (512) 579-3452 |
| What to submit | Description of organization and needs, 501 (c)(3) certification & tax returns for past three years. |
| Deadlines | Application deadline - december 1 |
| Restrictions | Generally awards are limited to Texas organizations benefiting critical needs of at risk women & children in the dallas/fort worth area and the austin/san antonio area. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Lowe Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 1 | $4.0 million |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| See Attachment - Grants Paid | Supporting Texas women and children's health and educational needs | $4.0 million |
Officers and trustees
- Mary Ralph Lowe
- Diana Strauss
- Geoffrey Perrin
- Clayton Maebius
- Samantha Pace
Questions people ask
Does Lowe Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Application deadline - december 1.
How much does Lowe Foundation give?
$4.0 million in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $4.0 million.
Who runs Lowe Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Mary Ralph Lowe (President/Trustee), Diana Strauss (Trustee), Geoffrey Perrin (Treasurer) and Clayton Maebius (VP, Secretary, & Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Lowe Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and youth programs.