Lowery Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Lowery Family Foundation is a private foundation in Tyler, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $500,000 in 45 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $37,000. 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$500,000
- Number of grants45
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$37,000
- Assets$10.9 million
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2025 was up from $448,000 the year before.
10% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $371,000 | 37 | $8.6 million |
| 2024 | $448,000 | 45 | $9.9 million |
| 2025 | $500,000 | 45 | $10.9 million |
How to apply
Lowery Family 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.
What Lowery Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 16 | $213,000 |
| California | 15 | $82,000 |
| Alabama | 3 | $55,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $37,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $30,000 |
| Montana | 2 | $27,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $25,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $17,000 |
| New York | 3 | $13,000 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Resource Center | Charitable | $37,000 |
| Individual | Charitable | $30,000 |
| East Texas Food Bank | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Hope International | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Hospice of East Texas | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Salvation Army of East Texas | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Habitat Humanity Smith County | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Path | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Quarterbacking Children's Health | Charity | $20,000 |
| Uab School of Nursing | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Big Sky Community Food Bank | Charitable | $17,000 |
| Birmingham Landmarks Inc | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Ministry | Charitable | $15,000 |
| SPCA of East Texas | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Bullard Mission House Mission Clini | Charitable | $14,500 |
| USA for Unhcr | Charity | $12,000 |
| Kourage Health | Charity | $12,000 |
| Individual | Charitable | $12,000 |
| United Way of Smith County | Charitable | $11,000 |
| Goodwill Industrial of East Texas | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Highway 80 Rescue Mission | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Spanish Peaks Community Foundation | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Alzheimer's Alliance of Smith Count | Charitable | $10,000 |
| San Diego Habitat for Hummanity | Charitable | $7,000 |
| San Diego Rescue Mission | Charity | $7,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of Am | Charitable | $6,000 |
| American Friends of the Ocean Clean | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Children's Village | Charitable | $5,500 |
| American Red Cross | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Individual | Charitable | $5,000 |
| YMCA Ecke | Charity | $5,000 |
| Promise Academy | Charity | $5,000 |
| Christian Womens Job Corps | Charity | $5,000 |
| Individual | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Brother Benno Foundation | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Door of Faith | Charitable | $4,000 |
| American Film Institute | Charitable | $4,000 |
| The Skatepark Project | Charity | $3,500 |
| Individual | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Capri Elementary PTA | Charitable | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas A Lowery
- June F Lowery
- Christopher A Lowery
- Anna Micaela Lowery
Questions people ask
Does Lowery Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lowery Family Foundation give?
$500,000 in tax year 2025, across 45 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Lowery Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Thomas A Lowery (Trustee), June F Lowery (Trustee), Christopher A Lowery (Trustee) and Anna Micaela Lowery (Trustee).
What does Lowery Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, food and hunger and faith communities.